Role Overview
The Vice President, Finance & Business Operations will help shape the financial and operational foundation of Make-A-Wish Canada, bringing strategic leadership to financial planning, investments, risk, governance, and business operations. This role will turn insight into action, strengthen resource management, and build a more resilient, disciplined, and mission-driven organization.
What You Will Do
The successful candidate will lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling, oversee financial assets and investments, provide clear financial reporting, advance enterprise risk management, modernize financial capability, lead business services, and guide and develop talent.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will be a strategic finance leader with sound technical judgment, business curiosity, and a hands-on approach, with a track record of stewarding complex budgets, investments, assets, and financial operations in service of a bigger mission.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive leadership in nonprofit financial management
- CPA designation
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field
- Advanced knowledge of nonprofit financial management, CRA requirements, GAAP, audits, internal controls, insurance, and board and committee governance
- Experience in enterprise risk management, business continuity, procurement, contracts, property, insurance, and service delivery across a national or multi-site organization
- Experience overseeing restricted giving, endowments, estates, and other complex donation structures
- Ability to turn complex financial and risk information into practical insight for executives, board members, auditors, volunteers, donors, and cross-functional partners
To apply for this job please visit jobs.dayforcehcm.com.
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