About the Role

Rogers Centre Ottawa is an International Convention Centre in downtown Ottawa, Canada, located on the Rideau Canal. The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer (CFO/COO) is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, reporting to the President & CEO. They support financial sustainability, operational excellence, risk management, and long‑term growth across the organization’s financial and operational functions. The CFO/COO oversees financial management, capital planning, security, human resources, legal, food & beverage, IT partnerships, procurement, governance, and business operations.

Responsibilities

The CFO/COO will advance strategic priorities while helping deliver exceptional client experiences, maintaining a safe, efficient, and sustainable facility. They will work closely with the Board of Directors, government stakeholders, and business partners to ensure sound management, accountability, and effective execution.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a pragmatic, collaborative CPA with solid financial leadership, operational breadth, and genuine enthusiasm for hospitality, tourism, service excellence, and community impact. They bring credibility to oversee complex financial and governance responsibilities,



the agility to contribute to a lean setting, and the relationship skills to partner effectively with the CEO, Board, staff, and stakeholders. With an appreciation for destination venues, tourism‑driven business, and high‑touch hospitality environments, they balance commercial objectives with public‑sector accountability and help position Rogers Centre Ottawa for long‑term success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rogers Centre Ottawa is an equal chance employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and Rogers Centre Ottawa throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Odgers is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self‑Declaration Form.
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📌 Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operations Officer Ottawa
🏢 Rogers Centre Ottawa
📍 Ottawa