INTERNAL POSTING

job title: Chief Financial Officer
job ID #: OPS – CFO – 2-21-2025
department: Integrated Health Services
reports to: President & Chief Executive Officer
salary: $140,000 - $155,000 per annum.
status: Permanent, Full Time
hours: 37.5 hours per week
direct reports: Two (2)

WHO WE ARE:

Sherbourne is a leading provider of quality health care and transformative support to people who face social, economic, and other systemic barriers. Our mission is to be a dynamic provider of integrated health services, community programs and capacity-building initiatives that enable people and diverse communities to achieve wellness.
Sherbourne provides innovative health care and social services to the diverse urban population of southeast Toronto. While our doors are open to everyone, we focus on people experiencing homelessness or who are under-housed; 2SLGBTQ+, and newcomers to Canada. We are funded by the Ministry of Health, Ontario Health, Ministry of Community, Children and Social Services, the City of Toronto and many generous donors and foundations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• CPA designation required
• Experience with Boards and Board committees and understands the roles, issues and concerns
• Minimum 5-8 years’ experience in a similar field
• Minimum 5 years’ supervisory financial role experience working in the charitable/not-for-profit environment
• Experience in a granting organization and/or a logistics intensive operation
• Broad business knowledge and experience and understanding of organizational structure
• Experience supervising staff and managing external relationships
• Experience in managing a complex budget

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong financial acuity, analytical skills, planning and understanding of processes
• Strong attention to detail
• Critical thinking to ensure that specific controls are in place and adhered to
• Coaching, teamwork and strong communication skills necessary
• Persist in advancing initiatives, creating and facilitating alternative service-oriented solutions, as appropriate
• Collaborator who identifies opportunities for the organization and brings new ideas and concepts forward for discussion
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to initiate and manage complex projects and handle multiple priorities concurrently
• Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team
• Experience working with Sage ERP, Ceridian and Dayforce is an asset
• Experience working within an anti oppressive and cultural competent framework
• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with SHC related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with Sherbourne related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and follow complex situations.
• Ability to exercise good judgement when addressing incidents on site.
• Proficient English language skills - both verbal and in writing. Knowledge of other languages, an asset.
• Experience working with, or commitment to anti-racism/anti-oppression principles.
• Ability to deal with uncertainty, compliance with legal regulations.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) contributes to the overall success of the organization by overseeing all financial and IT functions for the organization. The CFO oversees an operating budget in excess of twenty million dollars, leads the development and stewardship of finance policies, processes and controls and functions as the organization’s Controller. They monitor all regulatory and funding requirements and ensure that the organization is meeting its requirements. The CFO will oversee Sherbourne’s procurement function and manage its contracts, including liability insurance and relevant vendor and service agreements. The CFO also serves as an expert advisor and support resource for management in all matters related to finance and our budget.
The CFO will also oversee the Information Technology needs of the organization, including supporting the IT Consultant and their team in ensuring that IT infrastructure meets the needs of the organization in a manner that is functionable, secure, and cost effective.