Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer (COO/CFO) at Blue North Strategies
Guelph, ON N1H 3V1, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jun, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Financial Planning, Finance, Decision Making, Leadership Skills, Operations

Industry

Financial Services

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The COO/CFO will be responsible for the overall operational and financial leadership of Blue North. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader who thrives in entrepreneurial environments and understands the nuances of professional services. The ideal candidate will bring strong business discipline, cross-functional collaboration skills, and an ability to streamline operations while enabling growth.
This individual will partner closely with the President, who is primarily client-focused, to ensure that internal operations, delivery, and financial management run with clarity, precision, and consistency.

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

  • 10+ years of experience in senior leadership roles spanning both operations and finance, preferably in a professional services firm or agency environment.
  • Demonstrated success leading internal operations, financial planning, and business performance in a small or mid-sized company.
  • Strong understanding of project-based business models, resource planning, and client services delivery.
  • Adept at building and interpreting dashboards, KPIs, and operational metrics to drive decision-making.
  • Strong business and financial acumen; comfortable owning both the P&L and operational delivery.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations, or related field. (CPA or accounting designation not required.)
  • Experience with financial and operational tools and systems; ability to lead systems evolution but not tied to any one platform.
  • Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a collaborative, low-ego style.
  • Comfortable in a player-coach role, rolling up your sleeves while leading at a strategic level.
Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Execution

  • Lead and continuously improve the operational functions of the agency, from project delivery workflows to internal systems and resource management.
  • Introduce scalable operational processes to drive efficiency, accountability, and visibility across the organization.
  • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the health of the business, team productivity, and client satisfaction.
  • Oversee internal systems, tools, and infrastructure (e.g., agency management, finance tools, CRM) to ensure they are effective and evolving with the company’s needs.
  • Drive cross-functional initiatives to improve service delivery, resource planning, and operational cost efficiency.
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