Hollyburn Country Club - A Private, Family Club for Life
Hollyburn Country Club offers Members an exclusive hub for activity, sport, dining, entertainment, socialization, and business. We provide a welcoming environment that serves as a home away from home for many of our Members.
Our Values
- Community – Foster strong connections and a sense of belonging.
- Respect – Uphold a culture of courtesy and mutual respect.
- Hospitality – Deliver exceptional service in everything we do.
- Evolve – Embrace change and strive for continuous improvement.
- Magic – Create memorable experiences that go above and beyond.
The Location
Hollyburn Country Club is located in West Vancouver at 950 Cross Creek Road. Prior to applying for this position, we strongly encourage you to Google our location to ensure that you will be able to travel to and from work as public transportation is limited.
Role Summary
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a Senior Leadership Team (SLT) leadership role reporting to the CEO/GM, responsible for the overall financial leadership of Hollyburn Country Club, a Member-owned, not-for-profit organization operating a complex, multi-revenue service environment.
This role is well-suited to a senior, hands-on finance leader with 10+ years of progressive experience, representing a logical next step for a strong Controller or Director of Finance ready to move into a CFO position.
The CFO leads financial stewardship, reporting, planning, and governance, and acts as a strategic partner to the CEO/GM, Board of Directors, Senior Leadership Team, and Finance Committee. Operating in a lean environment, this is a hands-on role that retains core controllership responsibilities while elevating financial discipline, reporting clarity, and decision support across the Club.
The CFO will also be expected to assess opportunities to modernize the finance function, including the thoughtful use of AI, automation, reporting tools, and improved systems to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance decision support across the Club.
In the first 12–18 months, success in this role will look like:
- Timely, accurate, and trusted monthly financial reporting
- Improved financial visibility and decision support for department leaders
- Clear and credible financial communication with the Board and Finance Committee
Hollyburn is targeting an August 2026 start date for the successful candidate, with some flexibility depending on the candidate’s availability and transition requirements.
Role Responsibilities
Financial Strategy, Planning & Analysis & Business Partnerships – 40%
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes across all departments.
- Develop long-range financial plans, including capital planning, reserve strategies, and funding requirements.
- Partner with department leaders across Food & Beverage, Athletics, Operations, Membership, and other areas to improve financial visibility, accountability, and performance.
- Provide actionable analysis and decision support on pricing, cost control, margins, staffing impacts, service levels, and operational priorities.
- Translate financial data into practical insights that help non-financial leaders make sound business decisions.
- Build financial literacy and budget ownership across the Senior Leadership Team and department leaders.
- Support the CEO/GM and SLT in aligning financial plans with Club priorities, member experience, and long-term sustainability.
Financial Reporting & Controllership – 25%
- Oversee accurate and timely monthly financial reporting for SLT and Board
- Ensure integrity of financial statements, internal controls, and accounting practices
- Personally accountable for finalizing monthly financial statements
- Lead audit, tax, and compliance processes, including non-profit financial reporting requirements
- Build clear, consistent reporting that is accessible to non-financial leaders
- Operate comfortably in the details, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close oversight as needed
Governance, Board & Committee Engagement – 15%
- Act as primary liaison to the Finance Committee and support Board reporting
- Prepare and present financial materials with clarity and credibility
- Serve as a key interface balancing the needs of Members, Management, and the Board
- Support governance processes, policy development, and financial oversight
- Ensure alignment between management and Board expectations
Capital Planning & Cash Management – 10%
- Oversee capital planning, project financials, and funding strategies
- Oversee capital asset management and tracking
- Manage cash flow, reserves, and investment oversight (as applicable)
- Provide financial guidance on major Club investments and infrastructure decisions
Leadership, People Management & Systems – 10%
- Lead and develop the finance team, including accounting, AP/AR, payroll, and related support functions.
- Drive process improvements, system enhancements, reporting automation, and workflow efficiencies suited to a lean environment.
- Assess opportunities to responsibly use AI and automation to reduce manual work, improve reporting timeliness, strengthen financial analysis, and enhance internal controls.
- Establish scalable, efficient financial processes that support future growth and operational complexity.
- Build strong cross-functional alignment across SLT and support department leaders in adopting improved financial tools and processes.
Reports to: CEO/GM (SLT)
Direct reports:
- Director of Accounting/IT
- Accounting / AP/AR team
- Payroll/Benefits
Reporting and Oversight
The CFO will provide the CEO/GM (and Board as requested) periodic updates on:
- Monthly financial performance and forecast accuracy
- Departmental financial trends and risks
- Capital planning, reserves, and major project updates
- Audit outcomes and compliance matters
- Key financial risks and mitigation strategies
Skills & Qualifications
- CPA designation (required)
- 10+ years of progressive finance experience (Controller / Director of Finance progression strongly preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to operate as a hands-on leader balancing strategic and controllership responsibilities
- Experience in private clubs, hospitality, or multi-department service environments strongly preferred
- Experience improving finance systems, reporting processes, automation, or technology-enabled workflows; curiosity and practical judgment around the responsible use of AI in finance operations is an asset.
- Strong understanding of tax rules and financial reporting requirements (not-for-profit experience is an asset)
- Experience in not-for-profit environments is an asset; demonstrated ability to learn and apply non-profit financial frameworks required
- Strong business partnering capability with non-financial leaders
- Demonstrated ability to build and improve financial reporting in lean teams
- Experience working with Boards or Finance Committees
- High integrity, sound judgment, and strong communication skills
- Hands-on, practical leader comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels
- Comfortable operating in a lean environment without the infrastructure of a large or publicly traded organization
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Employer Contribution Matching Pension Plan
- Paid time-off
- Free on-site parking
- On-duty staff meals (taxable benefit for full-time and part-time employees only)
- Company events
- Sports Boutique discount
Working Conditions
- This position operates 100% on-site
- Regular evenings or weekend work may be required during peak periods, board meetings, and special events
- Own transportation is an asset as public transportation is not frequent to/from the Club
- Candidates must agree to complete a Police Information Check with a vulnerable sector search as part of the onboarding process
Additional Information
Hollyburn Country Club is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate and take great pride in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees. Hollyburn firmly enforces this policy and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination based on age, race, colour ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, political belief and gender identity or expression, or any other prohibitive grounds.
Thank you for your interest; due to the volume of applications, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Application question(s):
- Are you a Member at Hollyburn Country Club?
- Have you previously been employed with Hollyburn Country Club?
- If successful with your application, how would you plan to commute to Hollyburn Country Club?
- Are you legally eligible to work in Canada (Work Permit, Permanent Residency, Canadian Citizenship)?
- What role do you believe hospitality plays in creating exceptional customer experiences; and how would you apply this philosophy in the role you've applied for?
Work Location: In person
