About UJA Federation of Greater Toronto At UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, our vision is to lead the most vibrant Jewish community in North America — a community characterized by its diversity, unity, compassion, generosity and commitment to Jewish values. As one of North America's leading Jewish non-profits, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto works to preserve and strengthen the quality of Jewish life in Greater Toronto, Canada, Israel and around the world. UJA advances this mission through fundraising, planning, and research focused on our strategic pillars: fighting poverty and improving well-being, growing Jewish education and identity, countering antisemitism and hate, and strengthening connections with Israel and Jewish communities worldwide. At a pivotal time for UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, the organization is seeking its next Chief Financial Officer following the retirement of the current CFO. The CFO serves as a strategic partner to the President & CEO, Chief Operating Officer, Board, and senior leadership team.
Building on a stable financial foundation and a capable finance team, the CFO is responsible for advancing finance into a forward-looking enterprise function focused on planning, resource allocation, decision support, organizational performance, and long-term financial sustainability. Initially, the CFO will work closely with the existing team to understand how work is currently performed, strengthen accountability and capability, and create the foundation for a more scalable and strategic finance function. The role exists to ensure that financial insight, forecasting, scenario analysis, performance measurement, and resource allocation effectively support organizational priorities and decision-making. The CFO will develop trusted relationships across professional leadership,



Board and committee members, lay leaders, donors, partner agencies, and other key stakeholders, while leading improvements in analytics, systems, data, and processes that strengthen organizational effectiveness and scalability. Lead the Finance function across UJA entities and operating activities, with accountability for financial stewardship, planning, reporting, controls and team performance. Own and lead the annual budget process and strengthen multi-year planning, forecasting and scenario analysis, aligning financial plans with strategic priorities. Lead resource allocation, reserve strategy and long-term sustainability planning, helping leadership assess competing priorities and strengthen UJA's financial resilience. Oversee investments and organizational assets, working with relevant Board committees and advisors to ensure sound governance, risk management and long-term stewardship. Oversee the annual audit, internal controls, governance and compliance with internal requirements and external obligations, including CRA requirements. Ensure financial or other risks are appropriately identified, understood and addressed. Lead, mentor and develop the finance team, establishing clear accountabilities, succession depth and a culture of ownership and continuous improvement. Champion systems, data and process improvements and strengthen financial acumen across the organization.



Senior financial leadership experience, ideally as a CFO or equivalent, within a complex organization with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. Demonstrated success as a strategic partner to a CEO, senior leadership team and Board, with the judgment to influence effectively without relying solely on formal authority. Board experience is highly valued, particularly with philanthropic or community organizations that combine fundraising with meaningful operating activities. Track record of developing high-performance finance teams, developing leaders and leading thoughtful organizational change without creating unnecessary disruption. Strong governance, investment oversight, risk and analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate financial information into clear implications and choices for non-financial stakeholders. Passion for UJA’s mission and an appreciation for the complexity of serving a broad and highly engaged community. This is a full time position. UJA supports a flexible work schedule and all of our employees engage in hybrid work. In addition to a rich time off policy, UJA's offices are closed on all Jewish holy days (yom tov) and we support early office closures to observe the Jewish Sabbath (Shabbat). Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility: We are proud of our dynamic professional team, which reflects the diversity of the Jewish community and general community alike in Greater Toronto. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all communities. We adhere to barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage

📌 Temporary, Director of Finance (Toronto)
🏢 UJA Federation of Greater Toronto
📍 Toronto