LHH Knightsbridge
IMMEDIATE INTERIM OPPORTUNITY
Interim Vice President of Corporate Services
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Toronto, ON
100% Virtual
16th June start
Our client, a respected not-for-profit organization, is seeking an experienced interim executive to step into a critical leadership role during a period of transition. This is an exciting assignment as you will be responsible for operational leadership of a broad portfolio alongside providing a strategic assessment of the functions and helping to elevate their sophistication and value during your term.
Key Requirements:
- Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across multiple corporate service areas including Finance, Facility and Office Management, Information Technology, Enterprise Risk Management, Human Resources (including volunteer programs) & Corporate Communications.
- Lead and manage direct and indirect reports through performance reviews, development plans, and priority setting.
- Serve as a member of the Senior Management Team, contributing to strategic direction and decision-making.
- Assess the people, policies, processes, procedures, and technology providing key insights to the CEO.
- Finalize the audit process and present the financials to the Audit Committee.
- Oversee the development and execution of the organization’s Operational Plan and associated budgets.
- Represent the organization in external forums and liaise with stakeholders and service providers.
- Approve financial transactions, investments, and vendor contracts; ensure timely financial reporting and risk mitigation.
- Review and approve internal documents, forms, and communications related to program areas.
- Monitor and report on program performance, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Support the CEO in addressing operational issues and preparing for Council meetings.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of senior leadership experience, preferably in the not-for-profit or broader public sector.
- CPA designation is required.
- Demonstrated ability to lead during periods of organizational change or transition.
- Strong background in managing diverse corporate functions and cross-functional teams.
- Proven experience in strategic planning, financial oversight, and operational execution.
- Excellent interpersonal communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience working as an independent consultant or in interim executive roles is an asset.
- Familiarity with governance structures and reporting in regulated or membership-based organizations is preferred.
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LHH Knightsbridge Interim Management is a service to help our clients address a wide range of scenarios including leadership support due to sudden departures, driving key change initiatives or leading transformation projects. Our interim executives step in with minimal downtime to meet specific objectives and deliver results.
All have held senior positions in the past and have now chosen to offer their unique depth and breadth of experience to organizations on a limited engagement basis.
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Lee Hecht Harrison Knightsbridge Corp. is committed to providing equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure a barrier-free recruitment process. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and our AODA policy, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the hiring process. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please provide your accommodation needs in advance to the Recruitment Lead for this opportunity.
We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
May 2025
