Chief Financial Officer - Jobs in Greater Vancouver

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“Helping immigrants build a future in Canada”Do you want to really make a difference for your community Join the Immigrant Services Society of BC, one of Canada’s largest immigrant-and refugee-serving organizations, as its CFO.THE OPPORTUNITYReporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and working as a member of and advisor to the executive team of one of Canada’s largest immigrant-serving agencies, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be responsible for managing the financial operations of ISSofBC, ensuring the organization #39;s financial health and sustainability towards achieving its strategic objectives. The CFO will bring new perspectives, expertise and financial vision to enhance decision support for the leadership team, leading planning and execution for all finance activities, including budget development and management, full cycle accounting, financial information and reporting, investment management, enterprise risk management/compliance, process improvement and policy development, and supporting the development of business strategy.ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONThe Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC) has a national and international reputation in the field of migrant issues and services for immigrants and refugees. Since 1968, ISSofBC has been providing a variety of support services for immigrants and refugees to help them get settled, find careers and learn all they need to know about starting their new lives in Canada. Through dedicated staff, volunteers and community partners, the organization provides settlement, education and employment services for over 18,000 clients last year.The ISSofBC mission and values emphasize inclusivity and recognition of individuals’ unique talents. The work culture finds strength in diversity of backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities. THE IDEAL LEADERSHIP CANDIDATEYou will bring exceptional financial leadership, communication, change management, and organization wide team-building skills to the role. Your financial career will include proven experience providing measurable strategic financial guidance, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and fostering long-term financial sustainability, ideally within a not-for-profit entity or social enterprise.Bringing proven strategic financial acumen and FP amp;A skills to the role, you will promote a culture of collaboration, inclusion, excellence, and continuous improvement within ISSofBC’s diverse culture, while establishing credible and trusted relationships both internally and externally. RESPONSIBILITIESA. Strategy and Counsel

• Translate organizational strategy into financial and business objectives and priorities to achieve the organization’s plan, leading the development and implementation of the organization’s financial strategy and associated goals, KPIs / metrics, and business plans.

B. Financeamp; Accounting

• Coordinate and lead the annual budget development process, ensuring organizational strategic and business goals and objectives are reflected and that individual budget holders and business unit leaders are supported in the effective and accurate development of departmental and program budgets. Provides analysis and advice to the organization’s ELT and SMG on cost forecasting and other financial data to support effective decision-making.
• Oversee the accurate and timely development of all financial reporting, ensuring budget holders have the information necessary to manage departmental budgets and that funders and other partners have the reports necessary to validate and process ISSofBC revenue streams. Oversee the annual year end audit and all externally mandated audits.
• Oversee AP and AR, ERP, finance and payroll systems, all organizational financial, accounting, and procurement processes, policies, and procedures across the full scope of the annual accounting cycle, ensuring that all legal, accounting, and externally-mandated standards are fully met.

C. Business Advisory Services

• Oversee the organization’s financial risk management activities, including the development of risk assessment analyses and mitigation strategies.
• Lead strategic financial planning and revenue forecasting processes, ensuring the organization has a clear analysis of potential scenarios and options necessary for ensuring ongoing financial sustainability; support and advise the CEO and Board of Directors in the oversight, monitoring, and stewardship of organizational subsidiaries and investment holdings.
• Provide business development and financial change-management support to the organization’s business units, particularly its social enterprise initiatives, helping ensure the attainment of financial goals and objectives. Support the development of business planning activities where required.

D. Finance Departmental Oversight

• Lead, develop and coach a diverse, dedicated, high-functioning and collaborative team that functions as a service-oriented, effective business partner to all program and operational departments in the organization and demonstrates a healthy, inclusive, equitable, and diverse team environment aligned with the organization’s values.

E. Relationship Building

• Build and manage internal and external relationships to support the successful implementation of the organization’s financial goals and practices. Represent ISSofBC professionally and positively in the sector and the community.

QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA professional designation in good standing; MBA or other business, commerce, or leadership-related Masters-level degree an asset.
• 10 years of related progressive financial leadership experience in a complex organizational setting, including 5 years at Director of Finance or CFO level.
• Demonstrable track record of leadership and finance department management through full annual and multi-year accounting and financial cycles. Experience working in NFP / Social Impact contexts an asset.

HOW TO APPLYPlease send your current resume and a well-crafted cover letter explaining why you are a great fit for this unique leadership opportunity to: opportunities@kmclaughlin.comISSofBC and McLaughlinamp; Associates are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all of our recruitment and hiring practices, and to partnering to create equal and inclusive working environments for people of all backgrounds. We truly appreciate all applicants. We will be in contact with only those selected for an interview.For more information please contact:Tracy Josling, Senior Associate778.847.2388 | Tracy@kmclaughlin.comKathy McLaughlin, Managing Partner604.728.0080 | Kathy@kmclaughlin.comABOUT MCLAUGHLINamp; ASSOCIATESFounded in 2007 on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples–Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations, McLaughlinamp; Associates works at the intersection of strategy and governance to help boards and leadership teams align towards desired goals and outcomes. Our commitments to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors, to Truth and Reconciliation, and to health and wellbeing, inform our work and govern our lives. We work for a wide variety of public sector, private sector and not for profit organizations, with deep expertise in charities, professional associations, member-based societies, regulatory bodies, co-operatives, NGOs, crown agencies, private and family enterprise. The McLaughlin team of Senior Associates each bring complementary skills to our work in executive recruitment, strategic planning, governance consulting, executive coaching, performance development and leadership assessment.For more information, please visit our website www@kmclaughlin.com