Chief Financial Officer - Ottawa, Canada - CFMWS

CFMWS

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

WHO WE ARE

The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) supports the Canadian Armed Forces members and their families wherever they are in the world through the provision of fitness, recreation and leisure activities, family and charitable support, retail as well as personal financial services.

We offer our employees the opportunity to work with a purpose every day in an inclusive, healthy, respectful and rewarding work environment.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a CFO who will take a role within the executive leadership team to oversee the comprehensive finances for this complex suite of businesses, its accounting infrastructure and delivery of these services that are critical to those who serve.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer of CFMWS.

The CFO is responsible for the provision of comprehensive financial and accounting services for all Canadian Armed Forces' Non-Public Property activities, including financial stewardship, assessing financial risks and opportunities, and investment management.

The CFO holds fiduciary responsibility for annual NPP cash flow in excess of $500m and market investments in excess of $1B.

The CFO is also involved in maintaining effective relationships with CFMWS senior management, the Canadian Armed Forces General Officer leadership, industry executives and executive level government officials.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED Education, Certifications and Licenses**Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Finance/Accounting or a degree in a related field combined with several years of experience or equivalent work/life experiences. This includes but is not limited to demonstrated education, training or experience.

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.

MBA degree will be considered an asset.

Experience
Knowledge of Non-Public Property and Government of Canada public accounting principles;
Strong understanding of treasury and investment management;

Experience in short and long-term planning, change management, assessing risk and opportunities, and commercial business or social enterprise financial operations.

Competencies, Skills and Abilities
Empathetic and energetic leader possessing demonstrable passion for excellence;
Demonstrated strength of character, personality and intellect;
Influencer and effective communicator with the ability to build partnerships, motivate staff and encourage teamwork and collaboration;
Excellent judgment, tact and discretion as well as high energy and drive;
Collaborative integrator able to manage day-to-day issues, adhering to core processes and operating system with consistency;
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Bilingual Essential

Reading:
Advanced

Writing:
Functional

Oral:
Advanced

BENEFITS AVAILABLE Health Benefits**:
Drug coverage, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Work Life Balance:
A wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning:
A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development:

Tuition Assistance Program and Advanced Learning Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.

Perks:
Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

OTHER INFORMATION
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