Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
$93,750–$105,000 year
Hybrid · Aurora, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
CAO role at a Canadian non-profit (YSSN) leading enterprise-wide financial and corporate services across finance, HR, procurement, contracts, IT, facilities and administration. Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, fiscal stewardship, risk management, governance, reporting to the Executive Director and Board, and driving organizational strategy and growth. Requires senior leadership experience in not-for-profit or similar environment, CPA designation, a Bachelor's degree (with MBA/MPA an asset), and at least 10 years of financial planning/management plus 5+ years in senior leadership. The role emphasizes collaboration, stakeholder relations, systems/process improvements, and a strong focus on operational excellence and employee engagement. Office-based with hybrid work options in Aurora, Ontario, Canada; police clearance and vaccination proof may be required; accessibility considerations and inclusive hiring practices promoted.
Required Qualifications
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- Master's degree (MBA, MPA, or equivalent) is considered an asset
- Minimum 10 years of progressive financial planning and management experience
- Minimum 5 years in a senior strategic leadership role with responsibility for multiple corporate services functions
- Experience in a public sector setting with funding
- Proficiency in advanced financial modeling and forecasting tools
- Strong leadership and team management abilities
- Demonstrated partner-centric approach and stakeholder engagement
- Ability to provide governance, processes, and operational capacity for an organization
- Police clearance to agency standards
- Valid G Drivers License or reliable transportation
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