Chief Financial Officer @ Egg Farmers Of Canada

Learn more about this exciting opportunity

Impactful Role

You will significantly impact the financial strategy of an organization dedicated to food sovereignty and self-sufficiency in Canadian egg production.

Strategic Opportunity

You will develop a comprehensive financial strategy, establish metrics, and continuously monitor control systems designed to preserve EFC’s assets while ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Vital Position

You will be responsible for overseeing the organization’s financial and human resource operations.

Chief Financial Officer @ Egg Farmers Of Canada

Company: Egg Farmers Of Canada

Position: Chief Financial Officer

Location: Ottawa, ON

The Egg Farmers of Canada is a national organization that represents over 1,200 regulated egg farmers across all provinces and the Northwest Territories. Created in 1972 under the Federal Farm Products Agencies Act, Egg Farmers of Canada manages egg supply, promotes eggs and develops industry standards for egg farming in Canada.

The organization operates within a unique supply management system that not only ensures a consistent supply of top-quality eggs but also supports thousands of jobs and fosters vibrant rural communities. With an annual production exceeding 837 million dozen eggs, farmers are empowered to invest in efficiencies and drive innovation.

Egg Farmers of Canada emphasizes the importance of social license and stakeholder legitimacy, focusing on community engagement, environmental stewardship, and animal welfare. The organization aims to position the Canadian egg industry as a leader in sustainable growth and social responsibility, striving for a future where everyone can enjoy the benefits of high-quality eggs. eggs. A dedicated Board of Directors and skilled staff play a crucial role in continuously improving and sustaining the industry.

Skills & Experience

Communication

Your ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate it effectively to various stakeholders will be crucial in fostering collaboration and support for financial initiatives.

Experience

To excel in this role, you will need a robust background in finance, with a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial leadership positions.

Educated

To complement your professional experience, you will have completed a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.

Analytical

You should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling you to make data-driven decisions that align with EFC's mission.

Leadership

Your leadership style should encourage open communication and teamwork, empowering your finance team to contribute their insights and expertise.

Adaptable

Experience with change management will also be important, as you will be guiding the organization through potential shifts in financial practices and systems.

Summary of the Role

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Egg Farmers of Canada (EFC) is a vital position responsible for overseeing the organization’s financial and human resource operations. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will develop a comprehensive financial strategy, establish metrics, and continuously monitor control systems designed to preserve EFC’s assets while ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Your role includes overseeing all financial policies, procedures, and transactions, as well as managing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance requirements essential for EFC’s financial health and sustainability.

Regarding strategic and business planning, you will prepare and present reports at Board meetings, integrating economic trends that inform budgeting and financial forecasts, anticipating questions from key stakeholders. As a member of the executive leadership team, you will participate in operational planning and key decisions. A crucial aspect of your role will be overseeing the finance department, which includes managing a team responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Furthermore, you will manage the financial operations of EFC’s subsidiaries, Advanced Layer Technologies and Canadian Egg Technologies, ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately and providing support to their Boards of Directors.

Apply for this opportunity

  • Max. file size: 5 MB.
  • Max. file size: 5 MB.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Thank you for your application for this opportunity. Due to the high number of applications we receive, we will only be contacting those that are under consideration for the role.