Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

North Central Co-op CRS; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-contributed pension

Competitive wages

Recognition programs

Job summary

North Central Co‑op CRS is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to partner with the CEO and lead the organisation’s financial strategy across Finance & Administration, Asset Protection, and IT. You will guide accounting, budgeting, forecasting, tax, and compliance while driving capital planning and investments.

You will collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team and the Board to shape enterprise-wide financial policy and risk management, with extensive travel to co‑op locations across Western

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible finance experience.
• 8+ years in senior leadership roles, preferably in retail.
• CPA designation is a requirement and strong interaction with boards and executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial stewardship of the Co‑op, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost management, financial reporting, tax and compliance.
• Partner with the CEO and SLT on strategic planning and policy development.
• Develop and execute North Central Co‑op’s financial strategy, including capital planning, investments, and M&A activity.
• Provide financial insight and economic analysis on pricing, cash flow, capital additions, and competitive trends.
• Anticipate business risks and opportunities, ensuring strong financial controls and regulatory compliance.
• Lead NCC’s Enterprise Risk Management strategy and promote proactive risk awareness.
• Lead and develop high‑performing teams across Finance & Administration, Asset Protection, and IT.
• Collaborate within the CRS to ensure alignment and best practices.
• Support governance and Board reporting within the Co‑op’s governance structure.
• Regular travel to North Central Co‑op locations is required.

Skills

Strategic vision

Operational discipline

Leadership & people mgmt

Board communication

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Finance

CPA designation

Tools

ERP systems

Financial planning software

Job description

Be part of an organization that is fully member-owned, sustainable, and deeply invested in the communities it serves. North Central Co-op provides goods and services across Stony Plain, Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, Spruce Grove, St. Albert, Legal, Sherwood Park, and Edson. With over 140,000 member-owners, 650+ team members, and a growing network of retail and energy operations, we are proud of the role we play in Western Canada—and excited about what’s next.

Who we are:

Co-op does business differently.As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth.To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.northcentralco-op.crs.

What you’ll do:

As Chief Financial Officer, you are a strategic partner to the CEO and part of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for shaping and executing North Central Co-op’s financial strategy while leading key enterprise functions. You will oversee Finance & Administration, Asset Protection, and Information Technology, ensuring financial strength, operational excellence, and risk stewardship across the organization.

• Lead the financial stewardship of the Co-op, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost management, financial reporting, tax, and compliance.
• Partner with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team on short- and long-term strategic planning, enterprise decision-making, and policy development.
• Develop and execute North Central Co-op’s financial strategy, including capital planning, investments, and merger or acquisition activity.
• Provide financial insight and economic analysis on matters of significant impact, including pricing, cash flow, capital additions, and competitive trends.
• Anticipate business risks and opportunities, ensuring strong financial controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead NCC’s Enterprise Risk Management strategy by overseeing risk processes, ensuring compliance, and promoting a culture of proactive risk awareness across the organization.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams across Finance & Administration, Asset Protection, and I.T.
• Collaborate within the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) to ensure alignment and best practices.
• Support governance and Board reporting within the Co-op’s governance structure.
• Regular travel to North Central Co-op locations is required to enable connection with teams and locations.

Why it matters:

Unlike traditional businesses, we’re owned by our members—the same people who use our products and services. When we are profitable, our member-owners and their communities benefit. This unique business model sets us apart and makes us truly different.

Working at Co-op gives you the opportunity to do work that truly matters. Our commitment to our members and the community means that we strive to make a positive impact every day. We believe that our success should be shared, and we work hard to create value for our communities.

Who you are:

You are a seasoned, values-driven executive who brings both strategic vision and operational discipline, as well as the following:

• Degree, preferably in Business or Finance
• CPA designation is a requirement
• 10+ years of progressively responsible finance experience, including 8+ years in senior leadership roles, preferably in a retail setting.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and work effectively with Boards and executive leadership
• Confidence with public speaking, presenting to different audiences and engaging with individuals across our association and externally

Our Team Members receive competitive wages and an employer-contributed pension plan as well as recognition programs for service. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop, and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

North Central embraces diversity and inclusion and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows every person to bring their whole self to work.

Please note applicants to this posting will be asked to complete a criminal record check.

Applications may be used to fill future vacancies within North Central Co-op’s trading area.

For more information on North Central Co-op’s hiring process, including helpful tips to prepare before and during an interview, please visit the following link: The Hiring Process | North Central Co-op

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.