Chief Financial Officer
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Chief Financial Officer
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The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic financial andoperational leadership to ensure Heritage Parks long-term sustainabilityoperational effectiveness and mission fulfillment. The CFO oversees FinanceBusiness Intelligence & IT Capital and Strategic Projects and AssetManagement and acts as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board of Trustees. TheCFO plays a vital role in financial governance business modelling operationaltransformation and the execution of capital initiatives.
SpecificAccountabilities
As a member of the Executive Leadership Team the CFO isaccountable for the following outcomes:
Financial Strategy andLeadership
Lead thedevelopment of multi-year financial strategies that align with the Parksmission and master plan.
Overseebudgeting forecasting investment planning financial modeling andperformance analysis.
Delivertimely and accurate monthly financials (within 10 business days) and narrativeinsights.
Advisethe CEO and Board on financial risks and opportunities.
Excellence Indicator: Timely board-ready reports; strategicinsights leading to sound financial decisions; clean audit outcomes.
Capital & StrategicProject Oversight
Leadfinancial and operational oversight of major capital developments andinfrastructure projects.
Partnerwith internal and external stakeholders on long-term capital planning andimplementation.
Alignprojects with the Parks Master Plan and financial capacity.
Excellence Indicator: On-time on-budget delivery of capitalinitiatives; integration of revenue-generating models within master planimplementation.
Business Intelligence and ITLeadership
Set theIT and business intelligence vision for the Park enabling data-drivendecision-making.
Overseeenterprise systems modernization and digital transformation.
Ensurecybersecurity network reliability and effective use of technology inoperations.
ExcellenceIndicator:Seamless integration of upgraded systems; real-time access to accurate data;enhanced digital guest and staff experience.
AssetManagement & Operational Oversight
Overseethe long-term stewardship and renewal of the Parks physical assets.
Ensureproactive maintenance programs sustainability planning and regulatorycompliance.
Supportthe Director in aligning facilities operations with guest experience andenvironmental goals.
ExcellenceIndicator:Comprehensive asset lifecycle plans; operational cost savings; high internaland guest satisfaction.
Strategic Advisory andRevenue Modelling
Model newbusiness scenarios revenue diversification strategies and cost-benefitanalyses.
Partnerwith the CEO and executive team to evaluate strategic decisions.
Providefinancial modeling to support new pricing programming and growthopportunities.
Excellence Indicator: Executive-ready models;informed Board decisions; measurable revenue innovation.
Integrated Risk andCompliance Oversight
Lead enterprise-wide riskmanagement including financial operational technology capital project andinfrastructure-related risks.
Develop and maintain an integratedrisk register and mitigation strategies aligned with Board governance and Cityreporting expectations.
Ensure compliance with financialpolicies public sector requirements regulatory standards and fundingagreements.
Act as internal control championsupporting audit readiness and strengthening policy enforcement acrossportfolios.
Excellence Indicators:
Active risk register and quarterlyreporting to the Audit Finance and Risk Committee.
No material findings ininternal/external audits.
Demonstrated reduction inpreventable risk events and insurance claims.
Strong internal controls validatedby third-party review.
Board Audit & CityEngagement
Serve as lead liaison to the AuditFinance and Risk Committee.
Buildtrusted relationships with the Board City of Calgary external auditors andfunders.
Ensureregulatory compliance contract management and public accountability.
Excellence Indicator: Strong funder confidence; cleanaudits; responsive and transparent governance reporting.
People Leadership andSuccession Planning
Mentorand develop a high-performing team across the portfolio. Provide executiveleadership to the organization and promote an organizational culture of respectand collaboration enhancing employee engagement.
Leadstructural reorganization and team realignment where needed.
Foster aculture of accountability mentorship and professional growth.
Excellence Indicator: Strong leadership bench staffretention and engagement; succession plans in place.
Candidate Profile
Qualifications andExperience:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.
- Minimum 12 years of senior leadership experience in finance ideally within not-for-profit public sector or complex multi-stakeholder environments. Experience working with the big accounting firms and leading GAAP requirements is desired.
- Strong understanding of Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit (ASNPO) organizations and reporting requirements for registered charities and public funding (e.g. CRA AGLC municipal/provincial funding agreements).
- Good understanding of procurement vendor management and contract oversight particularly in public or nonprofit capital and IT projects.
- Demonstrated success leading finance and operations portfolios including oversight of capital projects and IT.
- Experience engaging with Boards funders public agencies and auditors at a strategic level.
- Deep knowledge of capital planning asset management fund accounting and financial risk assessment.
- Experience managing large-scale capital budgets and multi-phase infrastructure projects from planning through execution and reporting.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic and systems thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to align financial strategy with organizational mission and long-term goals.
- Skilled communicator with a high degree of political acuity and the ability to influence build trust and convey financial concepts clearly to diverse audiences including Board members and public stakeholders.
- Operationally focused with ability to lead people and projects to measurable outcomes.
- Adaptive and inclusive leadership style; committed to staff development and team collaboration.
- Strong ethical foundation and financial stewardship demonstrating integrity transparency and accountability in all fiscal matters.
- Enterprise risk management orientation with the ability to identify and mitigate risks across financial and operational portfolios.
- Board and governance savvy able to engage effectively with Trustees committees and auditors and deliver sound financial oversight in a governance context.
- Skilled in cultivating and maintaining productive relationships with funders government partners donors and other external collaborators.
- Strong understanding of how enterprise technology and data systems support financial operations guest experience and organizational efficiency.
- Emotionally intelligent bringing sensitivity to the community historical and public-facing aspects of the organizations work.
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Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
