Chief Financial Officer

TIFF; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established cultural organization is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide financial leadership and oversee operations. This pivotal role involves aligning financial strategies with the organization's mission, enhancing stakeholder engagement, and ensuring compliance with financial standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in nonprofit financial management, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment. Join a dynamic team dedicated to transforming the way people experience cinema and making a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of senior financial leadership experience.
• Expertise in nonprofit accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial strategy in alignment with TIFF's mission.
• Oversee budgeting, cash flow management, and risk assessments.
• Lead financial reporting to the Board and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Strategic Financial Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Financial Reporting

Risk Management

Nonprofit Accounting

Financial System Implementation

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

CPA, CMA, CFA or equivalent

Tools

Netsuite

Excel

Job description

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Full-time

Finance

TIFF is a charitable, cultural organization dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema and creating transformational experiences for film lovers and creators of all ages and backgrounds in our home - TIFF Lightbox. Our mission: To transform the way people see the world, through film.

TIFF is committed to embracing diversity and treating all individuals with respect, dignity and fairness by removing physical, social and economic barriers to participation.

We encourage you to reflect on the land that you are on, who the traditional keepers of the land are, what the treaty relationship is, or if it’s unceded territory. TIFF is located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, the Wendat, and the Haudenosaunee. We are grateful to work on this land.
We are currently hiring for the position of:

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will provide financial leadership and oversee all financial operations of TIFF, ensuring sustainability, operational efficiency, and strong financial governance. As a key member of the executive team, the CFO will play a crucial role in shaping the organization’s strategic direction by aligning financial strategy with the objectives of TIFF's mission and business. The CFO will lead process and system implementation efforts, enhance stakeholder engagement, and bring deep expertise in not-for-profit financial management.

Location: Toronto, Canada

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Job Type: Full-time

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Partner with the CEO and the Finance and Audit Committee of the board of directors to drive the organization’s financial strategy in alignment with its mission and long-term goals.

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making, including growth initiatives, risk management, and financial sustainability.

• Lead financial scenario planning, forecasting, and impact assessments to inform strategic priorities. Process & System Implementation

• Oversee TIFF's financial systems, policies, and internal controls to optimize efficiency and transparency, updating where necessary

• Collaborate with TIFF's digital leader and CEO to drive automation and digital transformation in financial reporting, compliance, and donor management.

• Oversee fund accounting structures to effectively manage restricted and unrestricted funds.

Stakeholder Engagement & Compliance

• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, grant-making bodies, government agencies, and financial institutions

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IRS regulations, and other not-for-profit financial reporting standards.

• Lead financial reporting to the Board, funders, and regulatory agencies, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational objectives.

Financial Operations & Risk Management

• Oversee budgeting, cash flow management, investment strategies, and financial risk assessments

• Ensure strong financial controls and compliance with all financial policies.

• Lead efforts to secure and manage funding, grants, and partnerships, ensuring sound stewardship of financial resources.

Organizational Strategic Direction

• Lead the annual budget-setting process, collaborating with members of the Senior Management and Management teams to deliver an optimized budget for presentation to the board.

• Actively contribute to the development and execution of the organization’s strategic plans, ensuring the best balance of financial sustainability and programming to deliver on TIFF's mission.

• Work collaboratively with leadership to identify opportunities for expansion, impact measurement, and financial innovation.

• Align financial resources with programmatic goals, ensuring long-term resilience and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications & Experience

• CPA, CMA, CFA, or equivalent financial certification preferred

• Minimum of eight years of senior financial leadership experience, preferably in a not-forprofit organization.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic thinking capabilities.

• Expertise in nonprofit accounting, fund management, and financial reporting.

• Experience leading financial system implementations and operational improvements.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with financial management software (e.g., Netsuite, Excel).

• Knowledge of government and corporate funding, donor reporting, applicable tax law, and fundraising compliance.

• Experience managing finance teams in a not-for-profit setting

TARGET CONTRACT DATES:

• June 30, 2025

WORK LOCATION:

• Office Location: 350 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5

• Weekly in-office requirements:

  • Minimum 2 days (November to April)

  • Minimum 3 days (May to October)

• Festival Office Requirements: Full Time during Festival

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• CPA, CMA, CFA, or equivalent financial certification preferred

• Minimum of eight years of senior financial leadership experience, preferably in a not-forprofit organization.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic thinking capabilities.

• Expertise in nonprofit accounting, fund management, and financial reporting.

• Experience leading financial system implementations and operational improvements.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

HOW TO SUBMIT & APPLICATION DEADLINE:

• All applications must be submitted online through TIFF’s Career Centre .

• Please upload your cover letter and resumé as PDF(s), before the deadline of May 9th, 2025.

CLOSING:

We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted.

Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time.TIFF regrets that it is unable to sponsor employmentVisas; however, TIFF considers and welcomes individuals on time-limitedVisastatus for this position. For consideration to those on time-limitedVisastatus, yourVisamust allow you to complete the full contract.

Please send any questions via e-mail only to [e-mail] .

TIFF is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential. As such, we welcome and encourage applicants who identify as racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons across the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identities.

If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation and/or assistance during the application process, please contact us in advance at [e-mail] . We strive to provide reasonable accommodations whenever requested.