Chief Financial Officer

Evergreen is seeking the support of a fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This is a part-time, contract role that can be structured as an employment or consulting relationship. This is a great role for an experienced financial leader who is energized by Evergreen's mission to build better public spaces.

About Evergreen

Evergreen Brick Works (our head office) is located on the traditional territory and homelands of the Wendat and Petun First Nations, the Haudenosaunee, and the Mississaugas of the Credit.

We are a national non-profit charity transforming public spaces in our cities for the health of people and our planet. With over 30 years of championing urban sustainability, we see the potential of our cities to solve some of the biggest issues facing our time and believe that our public spaces are the key to unlocking it. We see beyond the spaces that exist today and imagine them transformed into places where people and nature thrive.

In staff engagement surveys, Evergreen employees consistently report that their colleagues are one of the best things about working here. What else is in it for you?

• Flexible workdays that align with your life needs and role responsibilities.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support staff who are Indigenous, racialized, or 2SLGBTQ+, as well as ERGs for allyship learning, and to support caregivers of all kinds.
• Active workplace committees, including Health & Safety, IDEA, and Employee Engagement.
• Access to informal and formal skills development and resume building opportunities.
• A beautiful head office location surrounded by nature at Evergreen Brick Works, with a free shuttle bus from Broadview Station

• Provide business planning and analytics to advise the CEO, Finance and Audit Committee and Board of Directors on financial challenges and opportunities related to Evergreen's operations.
• Drive continuous improvement in business development and revenue generation as well as cost management to ensure the organization meets its financial objectives.
• Drive operational effectiveness across the organization. Analyze and review every facet of the business, with a focus on internal processes, and take appropriate actions to achieve improvements and financial return.
• Lead quarterly financial reporting to the Finance and Audit Committee and Board of Directors including year-to-date financial results, updated projections, and monitoring key performance indicators for overall strategic and business performance.
• Lead monthly reporting to the executive and senior leadership team, providing updates on financial results and analysis that informs business decision-making necessary to support the organization's financial targets.
• Lead organization-wide risk assessment and management, providing ongoing reporting to the CEO, Finance and Audit Committee and Board of Directors of identified risks and mitigation strategies. Oversee Evergreen's insurance ensuring appropriate coverage is in place.
• Support the Director of Finance in providing oversight of Evergreen's financial processes including monthly and quarterly reporting, the annual budget cycle, financial policies and procedures, internal control procedures, and maintenance of accounting records in accordance with legal and professional standards.
• Support the Director of Finance in providing oversight of cash flow management, forecasting inflows and outflows, and addressing any identified shortfalls through effective management of working capital. When possible, invest excess cash to maximize return on investment while maintaining necessary liquidity levels.
• Support the oversight, monitoring, and reporting for capital project budgets.
• May be asked to provide some support in the implementation of Evergreen's IT strategy to identify tools and systems that support business goals, employee productivity, and customer service.

Success in this role will be supported by the following target qualifications and core competencies.

• Minimum of 7-10 years of related experience, with prior leadership experience a significant asset.
• CPA designation.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Salesforce an asset.
• Demonstrated financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to engage at an executive level, including with board members.
• An ability to think strategically, assessing and analyzing opportunities and risks based on comprehensive analysis of current and future trends and conditions in the environment.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and conditions in an agile way
• Strong decision-making skills, with an ability to problem-solve and take action in a timely manner.
• Belief in the importance of leading with curiosity and welcoming ideas that can be thoughtfully considered and turned into opportunities.
• A demonstrated deep commitment to advancing reconciliation, equity, diversity and inclusion in all its forms.
• Experience working in, or supporting a large charitable or non-profit environment is preferred.

Aren't sure if you check every requirement on this list? That's ok We are still interested in hearing from you. We'd love to learn more about how your unique experience might make you a great addition to Evergreen.

• This is a part-time role (estimated 2 days per week, with extra hours to support quarterly reporting).
• 13-month contract, beginning end of November, 2025
• We are open to exploring different structures, be it employment or consulting, depending on the preference of the successful candidate.
• The target range for this role is $ /hour, dependent on experience, to be structured in consultation with the successful candidate (i.e. monthly flat fee, hourly rate).
• This role is supervised by the CEO and has at least one (1) direct report.
• The is a hybrid role, there is no set in-office requirement, however, certain meetings and events will require in-person attendance and an ability to attend on site at Evergreen Brick Works is necessary.
• There may be occasional evening and/or weekend work, as needed.
• Work environment is a collaborative office space at Evergreen Brick Works (open concept).

Our Recruitment Process

Interested applicants should submit their candidacy by November 7, 2025. Please limit your resume to three pages. Please also include a cover letter to introduce yourself and to give us further context on your job history and skills you'd like to highlight. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by a member of our People & Culture team.

We are committed to ensuring that all applicants are notified when the role has been filled so that you aren't left wondering about the position.

We're always learning, so please reach out at any stage of the application process if you require support or adaptations. Evergreen is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Evergreen will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment cycle to applicants who request them. 

Evergreen uses a people-focused approach to evaluating applicants. We do not utilize artificial intelligence during the recruitment process.