Within the national office of the federation, the CFO:
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Leads and provides executive level oversight to all aspects of the financial management of YMCA Canada. These include:
- Internal financial control process and procedures
- Development and implementation of the policy framework
- Budgeting process and monitoring and analysis of actual operating performance against budget
- Cash flow monitoring and management
- Investment management oversight and policy compliance
- Supervision of the annual external audit and preparation of the audited financial statements.
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Oversees strategic financial planning and analysis to support decision making by the Senior Leadership Team.
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Mentors, coaches and provides direction to a small team at the national office, with the goal of building a best-in-class team that is engaged, service-oriented, meeting their commitments and assignments on time and on budget, and aligned with YMCA values.
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Supports the Finance Audit and Risk Committee, and the Board, to fulfill its role and responsibilities, including, but not limited to:
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Oversight of the annual audit and performance of the external auditor
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Ensuring the integrity of the financial statements and financial reporting process
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Ensuring the integrity and performance of the internal control systems and compliance with policies
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Investment oversight and management
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The establishment of an annual risk assessment reporting system and preparation of cash flow projections.
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Acts as key point person for all legal and administrative matters for YMCA Canada.
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Oversees and monitors the development and on-going maintenance of the business continuity plan.
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Provides oversight to YMCA Canada office administration.
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Is the executive lead of the Human Resource function at YMCA Canada.
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Maintains strong, positive relationships with key external partners including bank, investment manager, corporate legal counsel, auditors, insurance broker, group benefits broker, other consultants and vendors.