38 Cfo jobs in Toronto

Yorktown Search Partners, a distinguished executive placement firm, is embarking on a confidential mandate to identify a Chief Financial Officer for one of our esteemed private equity portfolio companies. This individual will serve as a linchpin within the executive team, partnering strategically with the CEO while spearheading the development and management of a robust financial function within the organization. As we conduct this search in utmost confidentiality, we are seeking a candidate who can adeptly understand and communicate the core drivers of the business, ensuring that strategies are executed against corporate objectives for growth and profitability.

The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in leading finance functions within mid-market commercial services or professional services enterprises, ideally within the context of private equity-backed companies. They should possess a proven track record of managing sophisticated lending relationships and overseeing the build-out of infrastructure to deliver best-in-class Business Intelligence (BI) and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting. Moreover, experience in operating a finely tuned finance and accounting function, tailored for potential IPO readiness, is highly desirable.

In this confidential role, the selected candidate will be responsible for crafting and executing financial strategy, providing oversight for financial planning and analysis efforts, managing cash flow, working capital, and company audits, and ensuring legal compliance across all financial functions. Collaboration with the CEO and the executive team will be paramount in making strategic decisions regarding the company's financial strategy and operational direction.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and present strategic financial and tax recommendations to the CEO.
• Provide support for financial planning and analysis efforts.
• Oversee cash flow management, working capital optimization, and company audits.
• Prepare and present financial statements and reports.
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements pertaining to financial functions.
• Manage and nurture relationships with financial institutions.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency in finance-based analytical skills.
• 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in finance, preferably within private equity portfolio companies.
• CPA or MBA preferred, though not mandatory.

As Yorktown Search Partners, we are committed to finding exceptional talent to fill this critical leadership position for our confidential client. If you are a visionary CFO with private equity portfolio company experience, ready to make a transformative impact within a dynamic organization, we invite you to confidentially apply and become an integral part of our client's journey to success.

2026 CFO, Winter Data Enablement Co-op (4 or 8 months) page is loaded 2026 CFO, Winter Data Enablement Co-op (4 or 8 months) Apply locations TORONTO, Ontario, Canada time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: September 15, 2025 (29 days left to apply) job requisition id R-

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• Play a central oversight and collaboration role across teams within the various Finance departments across the

Job Description:

To provide leadership and direction for the Divisions' financial performance including the planning, development, analysis and presentation of operational and capital budgets, and the associated accounts receivable and expenditure control functions. To support the strategic goals and objectives for the Division through the provision of effective, efficient financial planning/strategy, budgeting and accounting services. To provide strategic planning for corporate and divisional programs and support the division's service priorities, strategic goals and objectives.

Major Responsibilities:

• Supervise three managers each with own area of specialization.

• Develops, designs and implements functional policies and programs that make major changes in overall business performance based on long-term needs. Contributes to the continuous improvement of divisional performance through analysis and the development and implementation of sound management practices and procedures, provides program management staff with direction and guidance, processes and tools to increase efficiencies and improve effectiveness of the services provided by this section.

• Directs, through subordinate management staff, all activities of the section, delegating management responsibility.

• Leads and motivates a diverse workforce, ensures effective teamwork, ensures high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others.

• Develops, recommends and administers the annual budget for the section, and ensures that the section's expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.

• Works collaboratively and in conjunction with the Corporate Employee Relations team when resolving employee relations issues. Directs and oversees the overall planning, preparation, coordination and analysis of divisional capital and operating budgets and service plan submissions and presentations based on corporate directives and deadlines.

• Reviews compliance with corporate financial and accounting policies and guidelines. Oversees the development, maintenance and implementation of internal processes and mechanisms to promote internal control and compliance, as required. Establishes and maintains management information and control systems including compliance audits, internal reviews and implementation of corrective actions.

• Represents the Division in responding to the Auditor General's Office, Internal Audit and external auditors of the City with respect to accounting systems and records, systems of internal control and fiscal year-end procedures and audits.

• Oversees continuous improvement of the Division's operating and financial performance by offering continued guidance on financial planning, accounting, financial, and insurance and tax matters.

• Contributes to the overall strategic direction of the Division as a member of the Divisions' senior management team.

• Plans, adopts and ensures excellent customer service standards are practiced and monitored in the Section.

• Participates in complex organizational and management change initiatives and the creation of a workplace that supports and is conducive to a high level of individual and organizational performance. Provides and encourages opportunities for intellectual growth, creative teamwork and professional accountability.

• Anticipates, identifies and manages emerging issues and challenges/opportunities such as council motions for the Division, and helps to identify solutions that are flexible and responsive to evolving and changing needs. Implements solutions to create a highly productive work environment and monitors results.

• Prepares reports for City Council and Committees, as required and reviews all policy and program related reports for financial implications.

• Represents the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) on financial and contract issues and acts as an advisor to the CTO on specific initiatives while providing support.

• Leads/participates in city-wide special initiatives and projects such as 'corporate and divisional reviews, task forces and committees which may include needs and workflow analysis, project definition and management, organizational design, cost benefit analysis, resource allotment, data development, recommendations and presentation.

• Liaises with key stakeholders including internal (Councillors, Division Heads, Corporations and Agencies) and external (non-profit community groups, private and commercial groups) to collaborate on programs.

• Provides leadership and establishes relationships and partnerships with clients, external stakeholders, members of Council, unions, members of the public, etc. to address and resolve conflicting demands and problems.

• Liaises with other levels of government, agencies, associations, organizations and the private sector to build positive relationships with senior representatives, other Divisions, the Mayor, and Councillors as may be required to develop new opportunities, leverage resources, and build support for carrying out the mandate.

• Provides leadership in facilitating potential cross divisional collaboration in cost sharing and innovative service improvement and ensures divisional Technology investment priorities are aligned with corporate architecture direction, City priorities and Council's agenda.

• Experience managing budgets within complex environment (government preferred)

• University Degree or College Diploma

• CPA or related designation.