Chief Executive Officer W1340

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – CPA Manitoba Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (Recruitment via Summit Search Group) The Organization CPA Manitoba is the professional regulatory body for the CPA profession in the province of Manitoba, responsible for regulating competency, professional conduct, discipline, and the provision of professional services by its members, candidates, professional corporations, and firms. With over 9,000 members and candidates, CPA Manitoba partners with industry, government, education, and communities to elevate the CPA designation and strengthen public trust. CPA Manitoba innovates, modernises, and leads within a changing national and provincial environment, offering a remarkable opportunity for a strategic leader to guide the organization through a period of change and make a lasting impact on the profession and the public it serves. The Position Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides strategic, operational, and regulatory leadership to advance the mandate of CPA Manitoba. As the primary steward of the purpose of protecting the public through effective regulation, the CEO ensures that all programs, policies, and organisational activities uphold the highest standards of professionalism, transparency, fiscal responsibility, and ethical conduct. The CEO acts as both an internal leader and an external ambassador—strengthening core operations, supporting and guiding a seasoned senior management team, aligning strategy with resources, and representing Manitoba’s interests within a national landscape undergoing significant redefinition. Strategic & Governance Leadership Partner with the Board to set organisational direction, shape long‑term strategy, and ensure alignment with CPA Manitoba’s public‑interest mandate. Provide transparent, timely reporting to the Board, ensuring directors have the insight needed to make informed decisions. Apply strong knowledge of governance practices, board/CEO/management responsibilities, and the ability to navigate multiple perspectives. Represent CPA Manitoba provincially and nationally, advocating Manitoba’s priorities in a shifting national structure. Translate strategy into operational plans, measurable objectives, and clear resource implications. Regulatory Oversight & Public Protection Lead regulatory processes—including complaints, investigations, standards enforcement, and compliance activities—to address emerging risks and increased caseloads. Ensure compliance with the CPA Act, by‑laws, and Rules of Professional Conduct, maintaining rigorous regulatory integrity. Strengthen public trust by reinforcing the privilege of self‑regulation and communicating CPA Manitoba’s role transparently. Prepare for the integration of new technologies, AI‑driven tools, and evolving business models that impact professional practice. Oversee accreditation, continuous professional development, and public practice registration processes. Ensure budgets are established with clear priorities that align with strategy and operational capacity. Lead financial planning, budgeting, and performance management to ensure organisational sustainability. Optimise internal operations, administrative systems, and organisational processes for efficiency and accountability. Lead and mentor a cohesive senior leadership team, reinforcing clarity of roles, internal trust, and collaborative culture. Ensure effective talent development, succession planning, and a high‑performance workplace environment. Stakeholder, Member & Community Engagement Build and maintain trusted relationships with members, regulators, government partners, Indigenous communities, post‑secondary institutions, and the business sector. Navigate national and inter‑provincial discussions with nuance, ensuring Manitoba is a respected and influential voice. Communicate effectively through community events, stakeholder meetings, and public forums to advance the visibility and reputation of CPA Manitoba. Re‑reinforce the CPA brand through strategy, member engagement, and community outreach. Qualifications CPA designation is required. Senior leadership experience with responsibility for strategy implementation, operations, team leadership, and performance management. Proven financial acumen, including experience with budgeting, financial sustainability, and linking strategy to resources. Experience working effectively with a Board of Directors and a deep understanding of governance roles. Demonstrated ability to lead in environments with complexity, ambiguity, and diverse stakeholder expectations. Track record of relationship‑building across government regulators, professional bodies, and internal teams. Strong communication skills, including the ability to listen deeply, synthesize diverse viewpoints, and communicate transparently. Experience leading organisational or regulatory change initiatives. For more information or to submit your resume please reach out to Matt Erhard at Summit Search Group. Summit Search Group has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion. We strive for continuous development, modelling inclusive behaviours and proactively managing bias throughout our process. #J-18808-Ljbffr