VP Finance – 14 month contract

Job Title: VP Finance
Location: 
Vancouver, BC
Salary: 
$145K – $165K
Job Type: 
Full-Time, 14-month contract, Hybrid

Overview

This senior finance role provides strategic leadership across all financial operations during a defined interim period at a well-respected not-for-profit. The position ensures strong financial stewardship, reliable reporting, effective controls, and a high‑performing team environment. Working closely with executive leadership, the role strengthens organizational capability, enhances processes, and supports long‑term operational resilience.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Leading financial strategy – guiding budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and decision‑support activities for the executive team.
  • Strengthening financial operations – optimizing processes, controls, and systems to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
  • Developing team capability – coaching and supporting a finance team to deliver high‑quality, timely financial insights.
  • Enhancing compliance frameworks – reviewing and improving compliance practices across regulatory, reporting, and internal control areas.
  • Advising senior leadership – serving as a trusted partner on financial, risk, and organizational matters.

Qualifications

  • CPA with extensive experience in senior finance leadership roles.
  • Progressive financial management experience, including oversight of budgeting, reporting, and internal controls within a not-for-profit enviorment.
  • Regulatory and compliance knowledge relevant to complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.
  • Team leadership experience with a track record of developing high‑performing finance functions.
  • ERP systems expertise, including process automation and system optimization initiatives.

What’s In It for You

  • High‑impact leadership opportunity- shape financial strategy and strengthen organizational capability during a pivotal period.
  • Collaborative executive environment with strong alignment and shared purpose.
  • Meaningful team leadership where you can mentor, elevate, and empower a dedicated finance group.
  • Process and systems ownership with the autonomy to drive modernization and efficiency.
  • Flexible hybrid work model supporting balance, productivity, and connection.

How to apply: If you are interested in finding out more, please submit your resume to pkehoe@burkerecruiting.com