Chief Financial Officer

Youth Empowerment & Support Services•Edmonton, AB

14d•Onsite

About The Position

YESS is a not-for-profit agency working with youth facing difficult realities. Based in Edmonton, our Youth Support Centre provides immediate and low-barrier 24/7 sleep support and individualized wrap-around supports for young people aged 15 -24. We work collaboratively within a network of care, focused on the prevention of youth homelessness by providing youth with the necessary supports to stabilize their housing, improve their wellbeing, build life skills, connect with community, and avoid re-entry into homelessness. We are committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion, and to cultivating an environment where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. YESS is an equal opportunity employer and always strives to ensure all employment decisions are grounded in equity, fairness, and merit.

Requirements

Undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant field combined with a minimum of 7 years of experience
Minimum of 3 years progressive senior leadership experience in financial management and operation leadership, including oversight of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, audits, internal controls, and organizational risk management.
CPA designation is required.
Experience with strategic planning is also required.
Experience presenting financial information to executive teams, boards, finance committees, and external stakeholders.
Clear police clearance (PIC) and a Child Intervention (CIRC) check, both obtained within the last six months

Nice To Haves

Some exposure to HR, Facilities, IT and Health & Safety would be an asset.
Experience leading financial strategy within a nonprofit, social services, healthcare, or public-sector environment would be a strong asset.
Knowledge of the values, beliefs, and practices of Aboriginal and other cultural and diverse groups.

Responsibilities

Participate in the development of the organization's strategic plan and annual operating planning, including the development of KPIs in line with the mission and mandate and values of the organization.
Develop and lead the annual financial planning process, including organizational budgeting, forecasting, financial sustainability strategies, and key performance indicators.
Provide strategic advice to the CEO and Board regarding financial performance, risk management, funding strategies, capital planning, and organizational sustainability.
Lead the development of financial models and business cases to support organizational growth, program expansion, and strategic decision-making.
Support cross-functional initiatives that drive process improvement, change management, and integration across departments and collaborate with internal stakeholders to support interdepartmental integration and service delivery.
Provide regular updates to the CEO and leadership team on all services initiatives.
Represent YESS professionally in meetings with contractors, partners, and at public events in promoting the mission and vision of the organization.
Act in the CEO role as required from time to time.
Lead all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis activities.
Ensure the integrity of financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Develop and maintain internal controls, financial policies, and risk management frameworks.
Oversee cash flow management, investments, reserves, banking relationships, and financial sustainability initiatives.
Lead the annual audit process and serve as the primary liaison with auditors.
Prepare and present financial reports, forecasts, and recommendations to the CEO, Board, and Finance Committee.
Monitor organizational performance against budget and provide strategic recommendations to support decision-making.
Lead the financial team and act as a financial and organizational administration resource to other team members and executive leadership.
Provide executive oversight of facilities management, ensuring effective stewardship of organizational assets, capital planning, risk management, regulatory compliance, and budget performance.
Provide executive oversight and strategic direction for the People & Culture function, ensuring alignment between workforce planning, organizational goals, compensation strategies, and financial sustainability.
Provide executive oversight of the Health & Safety program, ensuring organizational compliance, risk mitigation, and the allocation of appropriate resources to maintain safe environments for employees and youth.
Oversee IT contractor responsible for all hardware and software requirements for the organization.
Provide leadership and direction to all operations team members by fostering a culture of continuous improvement, professional growth, and high performance.
Develop goals and KPIs for each team and hold these teams accountable through ongoing feedback and coaching.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team by providing strategic guidance, fostering leadership alignment, and supporting organization-wide decision-making and problem-solving.