<p>Due to a retirement er are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or Director of Finance to join our clients team in Orleans, Ontario. This role requires a strong leader with expertise in financial management, strategic planning, and operational oversight. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to drive organizational success by implementing best practices, managing diverse teams, and ensuring compliance with financial and administrative standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and implement strategic financial plans in collaboration with executive management to achieve corporate goals.</p><p>• Oversee and provide leadership to HR, administrative staff, and accounting teams, ensuring efficient operations and strong team performance.</p><p>• Review contracts for financial compliance, providing detailed feedback and coordinating with legal experts when necessary.</p><p>• Manage relationships with third-party IT service providers and offer technical support for software applications, including Microsoft tools and accounting systems.</p><p>• Act as a global administrator for Microsoft platforms, handling identity management, security, licensing, and communication tools.</p><p>• Maintain and process security clearances for employees in compliance with government regulations.</p><p>• Supervise financial operations across multiple entities, including reviewing payables, payroll, financial statements, and tax returns for inactive corporations.</p><p>• Coordinate updates to corporate minute books and oversee documentation for holding companies.</p><p>• Prepare and sign prequalification proposals and tender bonds, collaborating with estimators for technical inputs.</p><p>• Lead safety, training, and certification initiatives to ensure compliance and enhance organizational standards.</p>
<p>Our reputable and respected client is looking for an accomplished and forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their executive leadership team in Ottawa, Ontario. This role is pivotal in overseeing financial strategy, compliance, and operational excellence while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and the Board of Directors. The successful candidate will bring a balance of strategic vision and hands-on expertise to ensure the organization's financial sustainability and regulatory adherence.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This a fully on site position in Central Ottawa.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Provide strategic financial guidance to the Board of Directors, executive team, and senior management to support organizational decision-making and long-term goals.</p><p>• Manage and oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes for the organization and its subsidiaries.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with federal contracting standards and regulations, while delivering accurate analysis to support corporate planning.</p><p>• Develop and maintain robust internal controls, risk management strategies, and treasury operations to safeguard organizational assets.</p><p>• Establish and enforce financial policies and systems that adhere to high standards and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Lead, mentor, and develop senior finance managers and their teams, fostering growth and succession planning.</p><p>• Collaborate with external stakeholders, including auditors, regulators, financial institutions, insurers, and government authorities.</p><p>• Represent the organization in high-level negotiations with federal government departments, benefit providers, and major partners.</p><p>• Work closely with Federation CFOs to align financial strategies and practices across the broader organization.</p><p>• Drive operational improvements through the implementation and optimization of financial systems and tools.</p>
