Chief Financial Officer

Lakefield College School (LCS) is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic financial leadership for both the School and LCS Foundation. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial acumen, strategic vision, and collaborative leadership skills to this key position. As a non-profit, we rely on leadership that bridges big-picture strategy with on-the-ground execution.

Relationships and community are what set our school apart. Beyond the numbers, you will be an active, visible presence in school life - whether you're cheering at Regatta Day, joining in on Fall Fair, attending Closing Ceremonies, or connecting with staff and students during everyday campus events.

Founded in 1879, Lakefield College School (LCS) is a leader among Canada’s independent boarding and day schools. It prides itself on its reputation for providing a strong, caring community, a well-rounded program, and a transformational student experience.

Employment at LCS is more than a "job." Because we are predominantly a boarding school, both faculty and staff are required to engage with our community. In return, the school strives to provide competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

At LCS, we believe in the dignity and worth of all individuals. With roughly 440 students joining us from over 40 countries, young people learn and mature best when encouraged to embrace their individuality within a richly diverse and supportive community. We believe that this diversity of perspectives strengthens our community.

• Serve as Company Officer per School & Foundation By-Laws
• Serve as staff lead for Finance & Audit Committees working alongside Chairs
• Serve as a staff lead on financial risk planning and mitigation
• Provide full fiscal ownership, responsibility, leadership, and management for School and Foundation
• Lead annual operating and capital budget planning cycles
• Manage budget variance analysis and reporting to Leadership Team, Finance Committees, and Boards
• Ownership of the annual financial audit process and development of Financial Statements for presentation to Finance Committees and Boards for approval
• Lead annual financial risk register review and assessment

• Manage LCS short-term cash investments, operating capital and financing needs in conjunction with banking relationships
• Oversee management of Foundation endowment policy and investments
• Develop and implement strategic financial planning with rolling 5-10 year forecasts
• Develop strategic financial planning for annual and long term forecasting for depreciation and major capital projects
• Proactively manage the Schools investment funds, driving both short and long term growth

• Provide senior level leadership and coaching to a team comprised of Director of Finance, Business and Accounting staff and School Stores
• Provide account analysis and advising for budget managers
• Manage cash flow forecasting and bank treasury functions, including short term loan financing
• Ensure budget management and fiscal responsibility for operations and major capital projects

• Professional accounting designation (CPA) with significant financial leadership experience
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Proven experience in strategic financial planning and analysis
• Strong knowledge of investment management and endowment oversight
• Experience with capital project financial planning
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly
• Experience in educational institutions or non-profit organizations preferred

Joining LCS is more than accepting a job -…