Chief Financial Officer

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The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic, financial, and operational leadership to ensure Heritage Park’s long-term sustainability, operational effectiveness, and mission fulfillment. The CFO oversees Finance, Business Intelligence & IT, Capital and Strategic Projects, and Asset Management, and acts as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board of Trustees. The CFO plays a vital role in financial governance, business modelling, operational transformation, and the execution of capital initiatives.

Specific Accountabilities

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CFO is accountable for the following outcomes:

Financial Strategy and Leadership

·        Lead the development of multi-year financial strategies that align with the Park’s mission and master plan.

·        Oversee budgeting, forecasting, investment planning, financial modeling, and performance analysis.

·        Deliver timely and accurate monthly financials (within 10 business days) and narrative insights.

·        Advise the CEO and Board on financial risks and opportunities.

Excellence Indicator: Timely, board-ready reports; strategic insights leading to sound financial decisions; clean audit outcomes.

Capital & Strategic Project Oversight

·        Lead financial and operational oversight of major capital developments and infrastructure projects.

·        Partner with internal and external stakeholders on long-term capital planning and implementation.

·        Align projects with the Park’s Master Plan and financial capacity.

Excellence Indicator: On-time, on-budget delivery of capital initiatives; integration of revenue-generating models within master plan implementation.

 Business Intelligence and IT Leadership

·        Set the IT and business intelligence vision for the Park, enabling data-driven decision-making.

·        Oversee enterprise systems modernization and digital transformation.

·        Ensure cybersecurity, network reliability, and effective use of technology in operations.

Excellence Indicator: Seamless integration of upgraded systems; real-time access to accurate data; enhanced digital guest and staff experience.

 Asset Management & Operational Oversight

·        Oversee the long-term stewardship and renewal of the Park’s physical assets.

·        Ensure proactive maintenance programs, sustainability planning, and regulatory compliance.

·        Support the Director in aligning facilities operations with guest experience and environmental goals.

Excellence Indicator: Comprehensive asset lifecycle plans; operational cost savings; high internal and guest satisfaction.

 Strategic Advisory and Revenue Modelling

·        Model new business scenarios, revenue diversification strategies, and cost-benefit analyses.

·        Partner with the CEO and executive team to evaluate strategic decisions.

·        Provide financial modeling to support new pricing, programming, and growth opportunities.

Excellence Indicator: Executive-ready models; informed Board decisions; measurable revenue innovation.

 Integrated Risk and Compliance Oversight

·        Lead enterprise-wide risk management, including financial, operational, technology, capital project, and infrastructure-related risks.

·        Develop and maintain an integrated risk register and mitigation strategies aligned with Board governance and City reporting expectations.

·        Ensure compliance with financial policies, public sector requirements, regulatory standards, and funding agreements.

·        Act as internal control champion, supporting audit readiness and strengthening policy enforcement across portfolios.

Excellence Indicators:

·        Active risk register and quarterly reporting to the Audit, Finance and Risk Committee.

·        No material findings in internal/external audits.

·        Demonstrated reduction in preventable risk events and insurance claims.

·        Strong internal controls validated by third-party review.

 Board, Audit & City Engagement

·        Serve as lead liaison to the Audit, Finance and Risk Committee.

·        Build trusted relationships with the Board, City of Calgary, external auditors, and funders.

·        Ensure regulatory compliance, contract management, and public accountability.

Excellence Indicator: Strong funder confidence; clean audits; responsive and transparent governance reporting.

 People Leadership and Succession Planning

·        Mentor and develop a high-performing team across the portfolio. Provide executive leadership to the organization and promote an organizational culture of respect and collaboration, enhancing employee engagement.

·        Lead structural reorganization and team realignment where needed.

·        Foster a culture of accountability, mentorship, and professional growth.

Excellence Indicator: Strong leadership bench, staff retention and engagement; succession plans in place.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications and Experience:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.
• Minimum 12 years of senior leadership experience in finance, ideally within not-for-profit, public sector, or complex multi-stakeholder environments. Experience working with the big accounting firms and leading GAAP requirements is desired.
• Strong understanding of Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit (ASNPO) organizations and reporting requirements for registered charities, and public funding (e.g., CRA, AGLC, municipal/provincial funding agreements).
• Good understanding of procurement, vendor management, and contract oversight, particularly in public or nonprofit capital and IT projects.
• Demonstrated success leading finance and operations portfolios, including oversight of capital projects and IT.
• Experience engaging with Boards, funders, public agencies, and auditors at a strategic level.
• Deep knowledge of capital planning, asset management, fund accounting, and financial risk assessment.
• Experience managing large-scale capital budgets and multi-phase infrastructure projects from planning through execution and reporting.

 Key Competencies:

• Strategic and systems thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to align financial strategy with organizational mission and long-term goals.
• Skilled communicator with a high degree of political acuity and the ability to influence, build trust, and convey financial concepts clearly to diverse audiences, including Board members and public stakeholders.
• Operationally focused, with ability to lead people and projects to measurable outcomes.
• Adaptive and inclusive leadership style; committed to staff development and team collaboration.
• Strong ethical foundation and financial stewardship, demonstrating integrity, transparency, and accountability in all fiscal matters.
• Enterprise risk management orientation, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks across financial and operational portfolios.
• Board and governance savvy, able to engage effectively with Trustees, committees, and auditors, and deliver sound financial oversight in a governance context.
• Skilled in cultivating and maintaining productive relationships with funders, government partners, donors, and other external collaborators.
• Strong understanding of how enterprise technology and data systems support financial operations, guest experience, and organizational efficiency.
• Emotionally intelligent bringing sensitivity to the community, historical, and public-facing aspects of the organization’s work.

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