Senior Vice President Finance

Toronto Region Board of Trade; Toronto; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in Toronto as the Senior Vice President Finance. In this executive role, you'll drive financial strategy and performance while overseeing the financial functions of the organization. Applicants should possess significant leadership experience in finance, strategic insight, and strong analytical skills to effectively support decision-making at the highest levels. Embrace an opportunity to influence core financial strategies and operational excellence within a collaborative environment committed to stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of progressively responsible experience in finance.
• Expert knowledge related to budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting.
• Ability to communicate complex financial data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Partner with CFO to execute financial strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business or related field

CPA in good standing

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You will bring over a decade of progressive leadership experience and have expertise in financial controls, reporting and planning. Most importantly you will be highly analytical and business-savvy and able to combine strategic thinking with operational excellence, while effectively communicating financial insights to senior leadership, our Board, and external stakeholders.

As a key member of the Executive Leadership team, the Senior Vice President, Finance will report directly to the CFO, work closely with the CEO and play a central role in supporting the organization’s direction. As the Senior Vice President, Finance, you will be a proactive, dynamic, forward-thinking leader responsible for driving financial strategy, identifying operational efficiencies, improving organizational performance, while ensuring long-term financial sustainability. You will manage and oversee financial functions, including accounting, reporting, budgeting and forecasting.

Role Description :

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Partner with the CFO and senior leadership to shape and execute long-term financial strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
• Provide financial insight and decision support to drive performance, inform strategy, and enable growth.
• Lead scenario planning, financial modeling, and risk analysis for strategic initiatives.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Oversee annual budgeting, multi-year forecasting, and monthly / quarterly performance reviews.
• Drive the development and monitoring of KPIs and dashboard reporting to evaluate organizational performance.
• Lead business analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.

Accounting & Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory standards.
• Oversee the monthly close process and internal controls environment .
• Oversee audits, tax filings, and ensure compliance with non-profit regulatory requirements.

Team Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Provide inspirational leadership and guidance to finance staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Implement systems, policies, and processes to enhance effectiveness.
• Ensure strong vendor management, cash flow planning, and treasury functions.

Stakeholder Communication

• Present financial updates and recommendations to the Board of Directors and key committees.
• Serve as a liaison to funders, auditors, and regulatory agencies on financial matters.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.

Your experience includes :

• Leadership in finance : Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible and diverse experience in finance.
• Strategic Acumen : Strategic thinker, with experience in the development and implementation of short and long term strategic, multi-year financial and business plans; including the ability to work with executive leadership, Boards, and committees.
• Finance : Expert level knowledge and experience with current practices related to operating and capital budget planning, accounting, internal controls, financial reporting and forecasting.
• Critical Thinking and Financial Forecasting : Ability to identify and solve problems; ability to interpret complex and diverse information including investigation and resolution of financial variances, preparation of forecasts and financial models.
• People Leadership : Leadership and interpersonal skills to direct staff, provide advice and guidance to all levels including senior management.
• Engagement and Partnership : Experience engaging others, building consensus and delivering strategies, common solutions and results.
• Communications : Excellent written and oral communication skills; experience in reporting complex financial information to stakeholders at all levels.
• Education : Bachelor’s degree with a major in finance, business or a related field and a CPA in good standing.

About the Toronto Region Board of Trade

At Toronto Region Board of Trade, you work closely with a collaborative, results-driven team of city builders. You will be centre stage on the issues that matter to the region. Working at Toronto Region Board of Trade gives you an opportunity to work with thought leaders, while collaborating with our dynamic, diverse membership.

Our culture is grounded in core values that include :

• Accountability – We are accountable to our Members, stakeholders and each other.
• Collaboration – We are our strongest when we work together.
• Connections – We engage and build communities.

Learn more about the exciting work the Board is doing at bot.com.

We look forward to hearing from interested candidates. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Board welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Finance and Accounting / Auditing

Non-profit Organizations

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