Vice-President of Finance & Operations

Socket.dev; Calgary; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta (CPAA) is seeking an experienced Vice‑President of Finance & Operations to join our senior leadership team in Calgary. This role reports to the CEO and provides executive leadership across Finance, Operations, and HR & Administration.

We are looking for a collaborative leader who translates strategy into effective systems, accountable teams, and measurable results while strengthening sustainability and community impact.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience, including responsibility for multiple departments or organizational functions.
• Experience working with a volunteer Board of Directors and Board committees.
• Experience managing or overseeing government funding agreements.
• Strong strategic, operational, financial, and people leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and leadership team to implement CPAA’s strategic plan and organizational priorities.
• Provide executive oversight of Finance, Operations, and Human Resources & Administration, leading and developing the managers responsible for these functions.
• Lead annual budgeting, multi-year financial planning, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Oversee financial controls, accounting practices, external audits, banking, investments, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to the CEO, Finance and Audit Committee, and Board of Directors.
• Translate strategic priorities into operational plans, KPIs, and measurable outcomes.
• Oversee CPAA’s social enterprise activities, including partnerships and growth opportunities.
• Strengthen organizational systems, risk management, and governance processes.
• Build strong relationships with community partners, funders, and government representatives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial management

Governance & board liaison

People leadership

Communication

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business Administration/Finance/Accounting

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft 365

Salesforce

QuickBooks

Job description

Make an Impact Through Leadership

Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta (CPAA) is seeking an experienced and strategic Vice‑President of Finance & Operations to join our senior leadership team in Calgary. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Vice‑President provides executive leadership across Finance, Operations, and Human Resources & Administration and plays an important role in advancing CPAA’s strategic priorities and long‑term sustainability. We are looking for a collaborative, forward‑thinking leader who combines strong financial expertise with operational and people leadership and can translate strategy into effective systems, accountable teams, and measurable results.

What You’ll Do

As Vice‑President of Finance & Operations, you will:

• Partner with the CEO and leadership team to implement CPAA’s strategic plan and organizational priorities.
• Provide executive oversight of Finance, Operations, and Human Resources & Administration, leading and developing the managers responsible for these functions.
• Lead annual budgeting, multi‑year financial planning, forecasting, cash flow management, financial reporting, analysis, and organizational financial performance.
• Oversee financial controls, accounting practices, the annual external audit, banking, investments, reserves, and compliance with applicable regulatory, charitable, tax, funding, and contractual requirements.
• Provide financial analysis, reporting, and recommendations to the CEO, Finance and Audit Committee, and Board of Directors.
• Translate strategic priorities into operational plans, KPIs, measurable outcomes, and forward‑looking recommendations.
• Oversee CPAA’s social enterprise activities, including operational performance, financial sustainability, partnerships, and opportunities for growth.
• Strengthen organizational systems, processes, risk management, business continuity, health and safety, and operational effectiveness.
• Build strong relationships with community partners, funders, government representatives, service providers, and other key stakeholders.

What You Bring

The successful candidate will bring:

• A post‑secondary degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management, or a related field. Equivalent education and senior leadership experience may be considered.
• 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience, including responsibility for multiple departments or organizational functions.
• Demonstrated senior‑level financial management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and analysis, audited financial statements, external audits, financial controls, and cash flow management.
• Experience working with a volunteer Board of Directors and Board committees, including preparing and presenting information to support governance and decision‑making.
• Experience managing or overseeing government funding agreements.
• Strong strategic, operational, financial, and people leadership skills, with sound analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Knowledge of organizational risk, regulatory compliance, human resources, and governance, with a demonstrated ability to improve systems, processes, performance, and accountability.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with a high degree of integrity, discretion, and professional judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and experience with Salesforce.
• A valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• A CPA designation and experience with QuickBooks are assets. Experience in the non‑profit, disability, social services, health, or community‑based sector is preferred.

Why Join CPAA?

At CPAA, our work is grounded in accessibility, inclusion, dignity, and respect. This is an opportunity to bring your financial, operational, and people leadership expertise to an organization focused on making a meaningful difference in the community while helping strengthen its performance and sustainability for the future.

Working Conditions

This position is primarily based in CPAA’s Calgary office, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional travel within Alberta and evening or weekend availability may be required to support meetings, programs, events, and operational needs.

A Police Information Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check, is required as a condition of employment.

If you are a strategic and collaborative senior leader who combines strong financial expertise with operational and people leadership, we would love to hear from you.

CPAA is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates and will provide reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process upon request.