**Posting Deadline: Please submit your application by 11:59 PM PST, January 15, 2026**
Position Type: Permanent
Together, Let’s Do Great Things!
We’re the largest financial institution based on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, and we’ve got an opportunity for you. We are looking for a Chief Financial Officer to join our executive team, so if you’re passionate about optimizing financial performance, cost management, and organizational resilience, we’d like to hear from you.
What’s the role?
As Chief Financial Officer you are responsible for providing financial leadership and strategic thought to achieve the long-term vision of the organization. Key components of the role are focused on growing the business through the deployment of capital, liquidity and financial stewardship through budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. As a key member of the Executive team, this position is responsible for collaborating with other Executives across the organization to advance the long-term vision, while also playing a vital role with the Board and supporting overall governance activities. Additionally, the CFO leads the Business Intelligence (BI) strategy, ensuring robust data and advanced analytics for actionable insights.
Functional areas of oversight include treasury management, financial systems, corporate finance initiatives, procurement, business intelligence and administrative supervision of internal audit to maintain integrity and compliance across all financial operations.
Your high-level duties will include and are not limited to:
Financial Strategy & Treasury Leadership- ensures that the Organization’s financial position produces superior results while mitigating and managing key risk areas including Asset/Liability Management (ALM), Capital Adequacy, Liquidity, Financial Margin, and fixed operating costs.
- Directs treasury operations, including investment strategies, securitization, and external funding facilities, to support growth and mitigate financial risk.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and implements strategic tax planning to maximize efficiency and minimize exposure across all affiliated entities.
- Approves capital allocation decisions and oversees funding strategies that align with organizational priorities and growth objectives.
- Monitors market conditions and competitive trends to proactively adjust treasury and capital strategies for sustained performance.
Financial Reporting & Audit Compliance-oversees the preparation and delivery of accurate, timely financial statements and regulatory reports to meet governance and compliance requirements.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)-drives the budgeting, forecasting, and planning cycles to align financial performance with strategic objectives.
Business Intelligence (BI) & Corporate Finance-provides leadership to the development of the Organization’s BI strategy, ensuring data integrity, advanced analytics, and reporting capabilities that inform strategic decisions.
Procurement Management-directs procurement strategies and processes to ensure cost efficiency, compliance, and alignment with organizational priorities.
What are we looking for?
- Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree or diploma in a related discipline requiring a minimum of 4 years.
- Advanced degree is preferred.
- Minimum ten (10) years of experience in a senior leadership role with a specialty in financial reporting, risk management, treasury, procurement, internal and external audit functions.
- Minimum fifteen (15) years of progressive experience managing in a financial services environment, successfully developing and leading people and executing business objectives.
- Proven ability to lead complex business environments, develop high-performing teams, and drive organizational strategy.
Ideally, you are a flexible, collaborative team player with:
- Advanced interpersonal skills—active listening, rapport-building, and clear communication to foster effective teamwork and stakeholder engagement.
- Superior negotiating and influencing abilities, enabling you to build coalitions and achieve business results through collaboration.
- Strong analytical skills, leveraging data and insights to drive strategic decisions and organizational growth.
- Proven business acumen, with experience developing and implementing operating plans and programs for diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent networking skills, connecting with people inside and outside the organization to represent and advance organizational interests.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, using logic and reasoning to evaluate solutions and approaches.
- Outstanding organizational and resource management skills, adept at planning, monitoring, and optimizing resources for best value.
- Effective time management skills, able to prioritize and execute tasks in high-pressure environments.
Who are we?
Since first forming in 1946, Coastal Community has grown to become the largest financial services provider based on Vancouver Island. We’re proud of the legacy we’ve built and the things that make us who we are:
- We’re 100% member-owned, with all decisions made locally—right here on Vancouver Island.
- We’re a growing organization with over $4 billion in assets under management. Coastal Community helps improve the financial health of over 100,000 members and clients through our 24 branches, 16 insurance offices, 4 business centers, plus our wide range of online and digital services.
- We believe in making meaningful contributions to the communities we call home. Each year, we give over half a million to community organizations and programs.
At Coastal Community we are dedicated to serving our local community by prioritizing diversity, equality, inclusion, and supporting a sense of belonging for all. We value every individual’s unique experience and perspective. As a result, we empower individuals to achieve their financial goals, enrich lives, and build healthier communities.
Embarking on a journey with Coastal Community means joining an exceptional team, engaging in meaningful work, and enjoying fulfilling experiences along the way. We take pride in offering a comprehensive total rewards package and a workplace culture that’s second to none. This includes a commitment to work/life balance, a substantial extended benefits package, an impressive 11.75% employer-paid RRSP contribution, investments in your education and training, banking perks, and so much more! Join us and be part of a community that values your growth and success!
Career Band Range (Annual Salary) - $206,000.00 to $257,500.00
The posted salary range is designed to reflect a broad career band, encompassing a variety of roles within our organization and serves as a general guideline. Your final compensation will be tailored to your unique skills, experience, and the responsibilities of the role.
If this role resonates with your passion and skills, we would love to hear from you!
