Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

What We Do

YESS is a not-for-profit agency working with youth facing difficult realities. Based in Edmonton, our Youth Support Centre provides immediate and low-barrier 24/7 sleep support and individualized wrap-around supports for young people aged 15 -24.

We work collaboratively within a network of care, focused on the prevention of youth homelessness by providing youth with the necessary supports to stabilize their housing, improve their wellbeing, build life skills, connect with community, and avoid re-entry into homelessness.

We are committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion, and to cultivating an workplace where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. YESS is an equal opportunity employer and always strives to ensure all employment decisions are grounded in equity, fairness, and merit.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the CEO and as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic financial leadership and oversight of YESS's operations functions. The CFO is responsible for the financial stewardship and long-term sustainability of the organization while overseeing Finance, People & Culture, Facilities Management, Health & Safety, and IT. The CFO partners with the CEO and leadership team to ensure resources, systems, and infrastructure effectively support YESS's mission, strategic priorities, and service delivery.

The role will also be responsible for developing and maintaining corporate policies and processes to maximize use of YESS resources and contribute to the efficient and effective application of resources to achieve YESS’s mandate and goals. The C F O will develop and lead a high-performance operations services team.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Planning -20%

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- As a key member of the executive team the C F O will participate in the development of the organizations strategic plan and annual operating planning,



including the development of KPI’s in line with the mission and mandate and values of the organization. This will include thought leadership initiatives with the goal of YESS being a role model within the youth and crisis space and building process and policies that support these initiatives.

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- Develop and lead the annual financial planning process, including organizational budgeting, forecasting, financial sustainability strategies, and key performance indicators.

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- Provide strategic advice to the CEO and Board regarding financial performance, risk management, funding strategies, capital planning, and organizational sustainability.

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- Lead the development of financial models and business cases to support organizational growth, program expansion, and strategic decision-making.

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- The role will further support cross-functional initiatives that drive process improvement, change management, and integration across departments and will collaborate with internal stakeholders to support interdepartmental integration and service delivery.

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- Provide regular updates to the CEO and leadership team on all services initiatives.

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- The role will also represent YESS professionally in meetings with contractors, partners, and at public events in promoting the mission and vision of the organization.

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- This role may act in the CEO role as required from time to time.

Financial Leadership & Operations Oversight – 50%

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- Lead all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis activities.

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- Ensure the integrity of financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

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- Develop and maintain internal controls, financial policies, and risk management frameworks.

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- Oversee cash flow management, investments, reserves, banking relationships, and financial sustainability initiatives.

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- Lead the annual audit process and serve as the primary liaison with auditors. <

📌 Chief Financial Officer (Edmonton)
🏢 First Nations government
📍 Edmonton