Remote Chief Financial Officer in Canada (Edmonton)

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will lead the financial strategy, ensuring the company's financial stability, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency while overseeing financial reporting, risk management, capital planning, and process improvements to support business growth and long-term value creation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of professionals in the finance department (if applicable).
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with all CIRO, local provinces and other regulatory financial reporting requirements, capital adequacy standards, and risk management frameworks.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, regulatory filings, and other reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks, including market, credit, and operational risks.
• Ensure the company maintains adequate liquidity and capital to meet regulatory and operational requirements.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes to optimize resource allocation.
• Collaborate with regulators, auditors, and senior management to provide financial insights and ensure alignment with corporate goals.
• Implement financial systems and process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Financial accounting designation, finance related university degree or diploma.
• At least 5 years of experience in the financial services industry.
• Successful completion of the Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Qualifying Examination and the Partners, Directors and Senior Officers Course (Qualifying Examination).
• A strong working knowledge of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization CIRO and local provinces financial services regulations and requirements.
• Strong understanding of capital markets, financial instruments, and investment dealer operations.
• Be comfortable in a fast-paced workplace, where non-routine and/or complex issues are common.
• Be able to handle complex issues, projects, and processes.
• Demonstrate solid moral and ethical principles.
• A willingness to learn, accept accountability, demonstrate initiative and support effective co-operation.
• Solid sense of integrity and responsibility.
• Prior Executive Approval from CIRO will be considered as an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated.
• Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock. #LI-Hybrid
• Annual Performance Bonus: Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with a well-deserved annual bonus tied to your performance.
• Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.
• Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.
• Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we’ve got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!
• Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!
• Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.