Regional Director – Montreal

Position:
Regional Director – Montreal

Organization:
The CFO Centre

Reporting to:
The Regional Director reports to the President and COO of The CFO Centre Canada and works closely with other Regional Directors across the country

Status:
Independent Contractor

Location:
Montreal, Quebec

About The Company

The CFO Centre is the leading provider of Part-Time Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) in Canada and globally. The company provides high-level financial expertise to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that require the strategic leadership of a CFO without the cost of a full-time hire.

Established in the United Kingdom in 2001, The CFO Centre expanded into Canada in 2011 and now operates across 10 regions nationally. With a growing team of more than 100 CFOs, the Canadian business brings big-company experience and actionable insight to ambitious $2M–$100M organizations—helping them scale, streamline operations, and make informed financial decisions.

As part of The CFO Centre Group, the Canadian operation benefits from a robust global infrastructure that:

• Is recognized as the #1 provider of part-time CFOs worldwide
• Operates in 92 locations across 18 countries and 5 continents
• Includes a network of more than 750 finance professionals

The CFO Centre defines and delivers the numbers that matter—helping clients drive meaningful impact in both their businesses and their lives.

Position Overview

The CFO Centre is seeking an entrepreneurial and results-driven Regional Director to build and lead the Montreal region. In this role, you will grow a client base, build and lead a high-performing team of part-time CFOs, and serve as a trusted advisor to ambitious SMBs.

This position blends autonomy with the strength of a proven global model. You will leverage your network and business acumen to expand the company's presence in the region while delivering meaningful impact to clients. With the mindset of a CEO and the heart of a coach, you will drive growth, foster a high-performance culture, and cultivate long-term relationships.

Fluency in both French and English is required to effectively serve clients and lead teams in the Montreal market.

Key Responsibilities

Business Strategy & Growth

• Build and grow a high-potential Montreal region with a focus on strategic objectives and revenue growth.
• Engage with new business prospects, develop leads, and convert them into long- term clients.
• Establish a strong local network and drive brand visibility in the region.

Leadership & Coaching

• Recruit, develop, and support a high-performing team of part-time CFOs.
• Lead, inspire, and mentor the team to deliver exceptional client experiences.
• Foster a collaborative culture focused on growth, accountability, and long-term retention.

Client-Centric Approach

• Act as a trusted advisor, ensuring services directly support clients' growth and aspirations.
• Listen actively, ask insightful questions, and tailor solutions to each client's needs.

Sales & Network Building

• Build relationships with local professionals, organizations, and industry leaders.
• Drive business development initiatives with a strong track record in sales and negotiation.

Collaboration

• Work closely with the Canadian CEO, fellow Regional Directors, and the national team.
• Contribute to a global network, sharing insights and best practices to drive overall success.

Qualifications

Skills & Experience

• Proven success in business development and sales, ideally within the SMB market. Experience in a senior leadership role (CFO, CEO, COO, or equivalent).
• CPA designation is required.
• MBA or operational executive background is highly desirable.
• Fluent in French and English, with the ability to communicate effectively across both languages.
• Track record of leading and motivating high-performing teams. Strong understanding of commercial finance and business strategy.
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills. Organized, dependable, results-driven, and entrepreneurial in mindset.
• Ability to work remotely within the region while managing a remote team. Comfortable operating in a commission-based model, motivated by building a business with high earning potential over time.

Attributes

• Energetic, self-driven, and motivated by purpose and impact. Thrives on autonomy while contributing to a larger team.
• Deep alignment with The CFO Centre's values: purposeful leadership, high performance, and work-life balance.
• Empathetic leadership style with the ability to coach CFOs through client
• challenges and support them in achieving success.

How to Apply

For consideration, please apply via the "apply now" button.

Additional Information

The CFO Centre has retained Pender & Howe to lead the recruitment initiative for their Regional Director – Montreal position.

Pender & Howe is a North American talent advisory firm specializing in leadership recruitment and consulting. We partner with organizations to build high-performing leadership teams, optimize board effectiveness, and support executive career transitions.

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