Summit Search Group has been retained by The Manitoba Teachers’ Society for the recruitment of their next Chief Financial Officer. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and reporting directly to the Executive Director, the CFO works as part of the Senior Management Team to implement the mission, goals and objects of the Society. The CFO plays a key role in setting direction for the financial and operational goals of the Society. As the sole certified professional accountant, the CFO is directly involved in the day-to-day operations of a small finance team and the Disability Benefits Plan department.
The Position:
This leader is a role model who supports a positive and collaborative culture focused on building strong teams that serve the membership. This position requires a high level of organizational leadership, managerial confidentiality, and professional judgment. The CFO is expected to attend the workplace on a daily basis; flexible working arrangements may be available on request Candidates must possess the CPA designation with a minimum of five years progressive experience in a senior level financial management position. The successful candidate will be a proven leader with strong communication and interpersonal skills; a collaborative leadership style in strategic and operational planning is essential to this position. Knowledge and experience in budgeting, investments and financial reporting are necessary. Fluency in French will be considered an asset.
Education:
- A post-secondary and/or graduate degree in a related field.
- CPA designation
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience or equivalent in a senior level financial
management position. - Strong leadership experience with experience leading a collaborative team
- Strong experience in budgeting, investments and financial reporting.
- Experience working in a unionized environment.
- Experience working with elected bodies providing governance, operation and strategic advice.
Skills:
- Strong leadership skills with a focus on strategic and operational planning, with the ability to concurrently coordinate day-to-day operations, respond to emergent issues, meet deadlines,
and manage multiple, complex imperatives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment; - Ability to analyze situations and resolve tensions, conflicts, and differences of opinion with
individuals and groups; Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Governance. - Fluency in French would be considered an asset.
- Terms and conditions of employment will be outlined within a Personal Services Agreement.
- Start date to be determined.
Applications can be sent directly to Jessica Willis, Summit Search Group, by January 2, 2025 by 4:00 p.m. at [email protected]
Summit Search Group has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. We strive for continuous development, modeling, inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias throughout our process.
Jessica Willis
Job ID
City
- Winnipeg, MB
Remuneration
Competitive Salary RRSP matching + benefits
Jessica Willis
Job ID
City
- Winnipeg, MB
Remuneration
Competitive Salary RRSP matching + benefits 