The Organization:
Summit Search Group has been retained by CPA Saskatchewan on the recruitment of their next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). CPA Saskatchewan is the professional regulatory body for the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) profession in the province of Saskatchewan. The organization is responsible for regulating competency, professional conduct, discipline, and the provision of professional services by its members, candidates, professional corporations, and firms.
CPA Saskatchewan works in collaboration with provincial CPA bodies, CPA Canada, and key stakeholders to advance the profession while protecting the public interest. Guided by its Board of Directors, the organization operates within established Rules and policies to ensure strong governance, fiscal responsibility, and public confidence in the profession.
As CPA Saskatchewan continues to evolve within a dynamic national and provincial environment, it offers a meaningful opportunity for a strategic and principled executive leader. The next CEO will join an organization committed to accountability, professional excellence, and service to the public and its members.
The Position:
Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) serves as the senior executive responsible for the effective management and administration of CPA Saskatchewan. Accountable to the Board as a whole, the CEO operates within the parameters established through Board-approved strategy, policies, Rules, and annual budgets. The role requires disciplined execution of strategic priorities while exercising sound judgment, initiative, and creativity in determining the operational means by which desired outcomes are achieved.
As the principal link between governance and operations, the CEO ensures clarity of objectives, alignment of resources, and measurable performance results. The Board establishes strategic direction and oversight expectations; the CEO translates that direction into actionable plans, organizational structures, and operational systems that deliver results consistent with CPA Saskatchewan’s mandate and public-interest responsibilities.
The CEO provides comprehensive leadership across strategy, operations, finance, and risk management. This includes stewardship of financial resources within approved limits, proactive identification of emerging risks, and transparent reporting to enable informed governance decisions. The CEO ensures that the organization maintains strong internal controls, effective information systems, and sound human resource practices to support organizational sustainability.
In addition, the CEO acts as the chief representative of CPA Saskatchewan provincially and nationally, fostering constructive relationships with regulators, stakeholders, and partner organizations. Through principled leadership and professional integrity, the CEO safeguards the organization’s reputation while advancing its strategic objectives and regulatory responsibilities.
Strategic & Governance Leadership:
- Partner with the Board of Directors to develop and refine long-term strategic priorities, ensuring alignment with CPA Saskatchewan’s regulatory mandate, public-interest responsibilities, and evolving professional landscape.
- Translate Board-approved strategic direction into clear operational plans, measurable objectives, and defined performance indicators that enable effective monitoring and evaluation of organizational success.
- Provide timely, transparent, and comprehensive reporting to the Board to support informed decision-making, sound governance oversight, and accountability for organizational performance.
- Implement Board policies and directives in accordance with the Rules and established governance framework, ensuring clarity between governance responsibilities and operational execution.
- Support the effectiveness and ongoing development of the Board by facilitating governance best practices, acting as Secretary to the Board, and ensuring directors have access to the information and resources required to fulfill their fiduciary duties.
Regulatory Oversight and Public Protection:
- Provide overall leadership and direction to the organization by recruiting, developing, evaluating, and, manage staff, ensuring a high-performing and accountable team aligned with strategic priorities.
- Develop and implement comprehensive human resource policies and practices that comply with applicable legislation and foster a professional, inclusive, and performance-driven workplace culture.
- Lead the preparation and execution of annual business plans that align operational activities, staffing, and resource allocation with the Board’s approved strategic objectives.
- Ensure operational systems, internal processes, and organizational structures are efficient, effective, and capable of supporting regulatory and administrative responsibilities.
Financial & Operational Stewardship:
- Exercise stewardship over the organization’s financial resources through the establishment of appropriate membership dues, investment management policies, and monitoring of expenditures within the limits of the Board-approved annual budget and business plan.
- Advise the Board promptly of any anticipated variances, exceptional expenditures, or financial developments that may impact CPA Saskatchewan’s ability to operate within approved parameters.
- Develop and maintain robust financial reporting systems and internal controls that enable the Board to assess financial performance, compliance with net asset policies, and long-term sustainability.
Stakeholder, Member, & Community Engagement:
- Represent CPA Saskatchewan with professionalism and credibility in engagements with members, candidates, government, regulators, CPA Canada, other provincial CPA bodies, and key stakeholders.
- Serve as CPA Saskatchewan’s representative on national or regional committees, advocating for provincial interests within the broader national framework.
- Build and maintain constructive relationships with media and community partners to strengthen public understanding and trust in the CPA profession.
- Promote collaboration and information-sharing across the CPA network to support regulatory consistency, professional standards, and innovation within the profession.
Qualifications:
- CPA Designation is required.
- Senior leadership experience with responsibility for strategy implementation, operations, team leadership, and performance management.
- Proven financial acumen, including experience with budgeting, financial sustainability, and linking strategy to resources.
- Experience working effectively with a Board of Directors, with deep understanding of governance roles.
- Demonstrated ability to lead in environments with complexity, ambiguity, and diverse stakeholder expectations.
- Track record of relationship-building across government, regulators, professional bodies, and internal teams.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to listen deeply, synthesize diverse viewpoints, and communicate transparently.
- Experience leading organizational or regulatory change initiatives.
To receive the full job description, or more information, please reach out to Matt Erhard at Summit Search Group, matt.erhard@summitsearchgroup.com
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