Overview Northwood is seeking a strategic, experienced, and mission-aligned Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide executive financial leadership within a large, complex, multi‑site continuing care organization. Reporting to the President and CEO, the CFO is a key member of the senior leadership team and plays a central role in ensuring Northwood’s long‑term financial sustainability while supporting high‑quality, person‑ and family‑centred care.
The Role The CFO provides leadership across financial strategy, planning, governance, and risk management. You will guide enterprise‑wide budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, ensuring transparency, accountability, and compliance across Northwood and its subsidiaries. As a trusted advisor to the President, CEO and Board, you will translate complex financial information into clear insights, strengthening the organization’s ability to plan, allocate resources, and respond nimbly within a dynamic public funding and regulatory landscape.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Financial Leadership Providing expert financial analysis and advice to support organizational strategy and long‑term sustainability
Supporting executive and Board decision‑making through scenario planning, risk assessment, and financial modelling

Leadership and Collaboration Leading, mentoring, and developing the financial services team
Partnering with leaders across programs to strengthen financial literacy, accountability, and integration across the organization

Financial Planning and Oversight Leading annual and multi‑year budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring
Ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting aligned with governance and regulatory expectations

Governance, Compliance, and Risk Supporting the Board’s fiduciary responsibilities through strong financial governance and controls
Ensuring compliance with audit, regulatory, and funding requirements
Supporting robust financial governance and controls related to the privacy,



security, and integrity of sensitive financial and personal information

Ideal Candidate Profile Senior‑level financial leadership experience in complex, multi‑partner organizations, ideally within publicly funded, regulated, or mission‑driven environments
Strong expertise in financial planning and analysis, audit and compliance, capital and cash management, and board‑level reporting
Comfortable navigating blended funding models, large operating budgets, and capital assets, translating complex financial information into clear, decision‑ready insight
Proven ability and genuine openness to leverage technology and AI, while ensuring appropriate controls, data stewardship, and risk management
Experience supporting major capital projects, working with government funders, external auditors, lenders, and not‑for‑profit or charitable reporting environments highly valued
Experience within the healthcare sector or adjacent environments considered an asset
Cooperative, values‑driven leadership with strong judgment, high emotional intelligence, and a pragmatic approach to complexity and change
Ability to build trust through transparency, develop strong teams, and help leaders understand how finance supports sound decision making and long‑term sustainability
Forward‑looking mindset, simplifying complexity, leveraging technology to strengthen systems and processes, and elevating finance as a respected, strategic partner to the leadership team and Board
Alignment with Northwood’s values of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, respect, transparency, and service to community
Diversity and Accessibility Statement Northwood is a vibrant community that includes everyone who is touched by our service; employees, volunteers, residents, tenants and clients. We commit to equity and diversity in areas of employment, service and human interaction. For applicants with disabilities, we provide support and accommodation; please contact us at [email protected] for facilitation.

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📌 Chief Financial Officer (Nova Scotia)
🏢 KNIGHTSBRIDGE ROBERTSON SURRETTE
📍 Nova Scotia