Organization: Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon
Position Title: Chief Financial Officer
Reports to: CEO
Location: Vancouver Provincial Office - Hybrid
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic financial leadership and serves as the lead role in all Finance-related functions at the Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon (the “Society”) and at the Society’s parallel foundation, the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Foundation of BC and Yukon (the “Foundation”). Reporting to the CEO, the CFO plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s strategic financial direction, supporting growth through long-term financial planning, enterprise-level risk management, scenario modeling, and the development of strategies to ensure fiscal sustainability. In response to the significant growth ASBCY has realized over the past five years, the CFO will be responsible for transforming financial systems and processes to implement a modern, scalable financial framework that aligns upgraded technologies with industry best practices. The CFO oversees a budget of $20M+, works as part of a highly integrated Executive Leadership Team, and guides a small team in delivering effective financial management to support the Society's mission and enable its continued expansion and success.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Leads long-term financial planning, forecasting, and multi-year scenario analysis to support organizational growth and sustainability, integrating revenue forecasts prepared by Resource Development into enterprise-wide financial modelling.
- Leads change management initiatives to support the modernization of finance systems and processes, including digital transformation initiatives, automation, and implementation of scalable financial technologies, ensuring successful and sustained adoption and integration of new technologies across the team and organization.
- Leads the development and implementation of enhanced internal financial controls frameworks appropriate for an organization of the Society’s scale.
- Oversees organization-wide financial risk management, including maintaining a financial risk register, implementing mitigation strategies, and advising the CEO and Board on major financial risks.
- Leads the development and implementation of the organization's investment strategies, in alignment with the Society’s risk management approach and investment policies, as well as the investment strategy employed at the Foundation.
Financial Planning and Reporting
- Provides oversight in monitoring, reporting and developing the annual budget, utilization of funds and all financial functions for the Society including payroll, receivables, payables, monthly financial statements and cash flow, in compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., ASNPO) and legislative requirements.
- Reviews and evaluates the financial and administrative operations, through internal audits and outcome-based metrics, to improve financial controls and to ensure operational effectiveness.
- Oversees and leads the preparation for the annual external audit and assists the auditors as required.
Business Partnership and Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Supports the CEO, Finance and Audit Committee, and Board of Directors.
- In partnership with Chief Development Officer, establishes frameworks for grant budgeting, restricted-fund tracking; supports funder financial reporting to ensure accuracy, compliance, and transparency, including overseeing the implementation of cost-allocation frameworks.
- Partners closely with People and Culture to lead compensation planning, position budgeting, workforce cost modeling, payroll compliance, and benefits administration.
- Works with Operations to support procurement oversight, contract review, and cost-efficiency analysis across departments.
Leadership and Organizational Development
- Fosters departmental resilience by evaluating the department structure to ensure effectiveness, including identifying future roles, capacity needs, succession planning, professional development requirements, and process improvements.
- Provides oversight and guidance to a team of three direct reports, including annual workplans, professional development plans, and succession planning.
- Develops and fosters strategic relationships, including with external financial interest holders, to build partnerships that further the mission of the Society.
- Other duties as required to meet the needs of the role in relation to organizational goals.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 8+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally within a charitable or mission‑driven environment, supported by a relevant degree and professional accounting designation (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Proven finance leadership at organizations of comparable scale ($15M+), including building and leading high‑performing teams.
- Hands‑on experience implementing financial systems, driving automation initiatives, and developing dashboards and reporting solutions.
- Advanced capability with cloud‑based ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Financial Edge) and strong data governance practices to modernize finance functions and support growth.
- Demonstrated expertise in complex financial planning, risk management, investment management, and finance function modernization.
- Strong change leader with experience establishing robust internal controls and leading digital transformation initiatives.
- Track record of developing forward‑looking investment and sustainability strategies.
- Trusted partner to executive leadership and boards, fostering cross‑functional collaboration, ensuring compliance and transparency, and advancing organizational mission.
