Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Farber Debt Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading debt solution provider in Canada is seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to drive growth and guide the financial vision of the firm. The role involves leadership in financial strategies, managing stakeholder relations, and developing a high-performing team in a dynamic growth environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive senior leadership experience in professional or financial services.
• Demonstrated experience in driving profitable growth.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with objectives.
• Lead annual planning and forecasting cycles.
• Manage core finance and accounting functions effectively.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Innovative mindset

Communication

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Farber is one of Canada's most established and respected debt solution providers, dedicated to helping individuals and businesses overcome debt and rebuild their lives. Established in 1979, the firm has grown to employ over 275 professionals across Canada and has successfully assisted more than 150,000 Canadians in achieving financial freedom. Please apply at this link here: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

As the business is entering a new phase of growth, focused on innovation, strategic expansion and transformational growth with a long-term plan, they are seeking an accomplished and entrepreneurial Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who can drive growth, scale operations, and guide the financial vision of the firm.

Reporting to the CEO, the CFO will join the Senior Leadership Team as a key strategic partner guiding and leading business and operations shaping Farber’s next evolution. The CFO will be both strategic and hands-on, bringing analytical, data-driven financial expertise to solve complex business problems in a people-centric culture.

This is a broad leadership role including developing and executing financial strategies aligned with business objectives, leading the annual planning and forecasting cycles, acting as the primary financial liaison to external and internal key stakeholders. As the finance steward, own the core finance and accounting functions delivering best in class reporting, cash flow management, risk management and working capital management. Develop a high performing team, one that fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, accountability and continuous improvement. With the anticipated growth of the business, there will be major initiatives to lead including M&A, technology modernization and automation and building strategic relationships.

In order to be considered for this role, you will possess the following:

• CPA designation
• 10+ years of progressive senior leadership experience with a successful track record ideally in a multi-entity, professional services or financial services environment
• Demonstrated experience in driving profitable growth
• Strategic leader with hands-on leadership, with an operational and technology/data driven mindset
• Leader of a high performance team with expertise of building and coaching for sustainable growth
• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills, highly collaborative with the ability to influence cross-functionally
• Entrepreneurial mindset with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth environment
• Curious, analytical, action-oriented and innovative
  
  

This is a role for a proven builder who thrives in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment and will make an impact. Please apply immediately to this exciting opportunity to join an organization with an exceptional culture where collaboration, empathy and dedication are the core values. Candidates can apply at this link here: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)