Head of Finance

OTUS Nonprofit CFOS is pleased to be recruiting for the role Head of Finance on behalf of the Canadian Real Estate Association.

Head of Finance, The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA)

Reports To: Vice-President, Business Operations & Member Services

Employment Type: Full time

Salary Range: $160,000 - $190,000

Benefits: CREA offers a competitive benefits package, including health and dental coverage, pension contribution matching, generous paid time off, wellness benefits, professional development support, and additional perks designed to support employee well-being and work-life balance.

The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) is the national voice of REALTORS® and an advocate for homeowners across Canada. Guided by its social purpose of opening doors to thriving futures for all, CREA works to advance professional excellence in the real estate profession and contributes to important economic, policy and housing discussions that affect Canadians.

CREA is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Finance to lead the organization's finance function and support its long‑term financial sustainability. Reporting to the Vice‑President, Business Operations & Member Services, the Head of Finance serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and plays a central role in strategic planning, governance, financial stewardship and organizational decision‑making.

This position oversees financial planning and analysis, accounting operations, financial reporting, treasury, audit, enterprise risk management, compliance and financial systems. The role also serves as the primary management liaison to the Board's Finance, Audit and Risk Committees and provides leadership to a high‑performing finance team.

The Head of Finance is responsible for delivering accounting services to  Canada Inc. through a shared services model, ensuring strong financial stewardship and service excellence across both organizations.

The Head of Finance serves as a strategic partner to the Vice‑President, Business Operations & Member Services, CEO, and executive leadership team and Board of Directors. The role has broad accountability across financial strategy, reporting, governance, enterprise risk management and organizational performance, providing an opportunity to influence key decisions and help ensure CREA's long‑term financial sustainability. In addition to leading the finance function, the position plays an important role in supporting organizational priorities, strengthening governance and guiding the continued modernization of financial systems, processes and reporting capabilities.

• Provide strategic financial leadership that supports CREA's priorities and long‑term sustainability.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and multi‑year financial planning.
• Advise senior leadership on financial strategy, business planning and organizational performance.
• Assess financial implications of major initiatives, investments and business opportunities.

• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting and financial controls.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial information, analysis and reporting.
• Lead treasury, cash flow, reserve and investment management activities.
• Ensure appropriate short term and long term stewardship of organizational assets and financial resources.

• Serve as the senior staff lead to the Board and its Finance, and Audit and Risk Committees.
• Lead the annual audit process and oversee implementation of audit recommendations.
• Support the organization's enterprise risk management framework and financial governance practices.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements and organizational policies.

• Lead financial systems, reporting tools and process improvements.
• Champion modernization, automation and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Support the implementation and optimization of financial technologies and business processes.
• Lead, coach and develop a high‑performing finance team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous…