Chief Financial Officer

Pictou County, NS

Reference # HL-8375

The YMCA of Pictou County is a supportive and caring staff team who are thriving, growing and are passionate about their work. The workplace team culture is inclusive, genuine, kind and nurturing, where team members are encouraged to learn and succeed individually and collectively. The environment is casual and comfortable yet friendly and professional. All team members are encouraged to have fun at work alongside the policies that guide our professionalism. At the YMCA of Pictou County, we know the value of being healthy and active, of bringing people together, and social and physical activity within a community.

We are thrilled to be leading the recruitment for the YMCA of Pictou County seeking a friendly and dedicated Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to bring to their team!

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, and overseeing a team of three, the CFO will be responsible for the functions of finance, business analysis, budget, reporting, HR administration, risk assessment, audit, insurance, IT and payroll.

Responsibilities will include:

• Provide strategic financial leadership and guidance to ensure long-term sustainability.
• Manage and oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Prepare and present financial reports to the Leadership Team (SLT) and Board of Directors, and community providing analysis and recommendations as needed.
• Oversee the annual planning and budgeting process, working closely with our Leadership Team to develop departmental and operational assumptions and requirements.
• Manage the budget approval process in conjunction with the CEO and management.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and provide regular updates and analysis.
• Develop and maintain financial forecasting models that support long-term financial planning and decision making.
• Act as a part of the Associations Leadership Team, providing strategic and financial guidance.
• Provide Leadership and mentorship to the finance team, payroll and human resource administration, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the management & the Board Finance Committee to develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Foster an inclusive working environment for the teams, with a focus on developing and growing high performing staff and providing opportunities for growth.
• Oversee all tax filings and compliance requirements.
• Manage relationships with external auditors.
• Foster a culture of fiscal sustainability and continuous improvement as a charity.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• CPA designation.
• Post-secondary education in finance, accounting, business administration or related field.
• Proven experience successfully managing budgets, overseeing financial reporting and compliance, developing and implementing policies and financial strategies.
• Experience in supporting philanthropic efforts and understanding of donor expectations will be considered an asset.
• Ability to collaborate with the Funds Development team to create compelling financial cases for support.
• Strong service leadership, experience building high performing teams.
• Excellent analytical, creative problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience working in social justice considered an asset.
• Demonstrates sound knowledge of compliance regulations.
• Experience leading risk-management analysis and financial risk mitigation.
• High proficiency in financial management and accounting software.

If you are a finance professional ready to take on a leadership role with an organization making a meaningful impact in the community, we want to hear from you! Connect with us to learn more.

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking the link below:

https://meridiarecruitment.ca/Career/17521537300010000008ocy

For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Sara Morey, Consultant, at [email protected] If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Sara Morey know.

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