The CPA Ontario Foundation supports aspiring CPAs in Ontario and is dedicated to promoting the educational success of students pursuing a CPA designation in Ontario.
CPA Ontario is not like other organizations
We operate at a rare intersection, both regulator and membership body, responsible for upholding the integrity of the CPA designation while supporting more than 105,000 members and 19,000 students across the province. Our work sits between business and the public interest, between the evolving demands of industry and the standards that make trust possible.
Careers built here tend to look different because the work itself is different. You are not simply contributing to an organization. You are helping shape a profession that touches nearly every sector of the economy at a moment when expectations, technology, and the nature of work are all being rewritten.
About This Opportunity:
The CPA Ontario Foundation’s mission is to remove barriers and provide opportunities for individuals from underrepresented and disadvantaged groups, including Black, Indigenous, and other priority communities. The foundation works closely with post-secondary institutions across Ontario, particularly ten supported schools, to ensure students have access to financial and educational resources. This is done through a variety of initiatives:
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Bursaries and Scholarships
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Circle of Success Educational Grant
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Partnerships with Post-Secondary Institutions
The Executive Director (ED) serves as the chief executive officer of CPA Ontario Foundation, responsible for providing visionary leadership, strategic direction, and oversight of the Foundation’s grantmaking activities and overall impact. They will lead the Foundation in defining funding priorities, allocating capital effectively, and ensuring measurable impact, while strengthening relationships with key stakeholders—including CPA Ontario.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Leadership & Strategy
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Shape and guide the Foundation’s strategic direction, including grantmaking priorities and areas of focus.
- Partner closely with the Board to provide thoughtful counsel on strategy, risk, and long-term impact.
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Cultivate an inclusive, accountable culture grounded in learning and continuous improvement.
Grantmaking Strategy & Portfolio Management
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Define grant priorities and funding themes, ensuring a proactive and strategic approach to giving.
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Oversee the full grant life cycle with care, from sourcing and evaluation, to monitoring, and reporting.
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Apply insight and sound judgment to maximize meaningful impact for every dollar invested.
Program Insight & Community Impact
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Build a deep understanding of community needs and effective approaches to social impact.
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Listen and engage with community voices and sector experts to inform compassionate, responsive funding decisions.
Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships
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Act as a trusted ambassador, representing the Foundation with authenticity across Ontario.
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Nurture strong, trust-based relationships with partners, grantees, and community stakeholders.
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Collaborate closely with CPA Ontario to advance shared goals and collective impact.
Grant Governance, Process & Compliance
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Design equitable, transparent, and efficient grant review and approval processes.
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Ensure all funding decisions align with legal, ethical, and financial standards.
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Provide clear, thoughtful materials to support Board decision-making and oversight.
Data, Reporting & Impact Measurement
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Establish meaningful frameworks to track outcomes and measure impact over time.
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Use insights and data to continuously refine strategy and inform decision-making.
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Communicate progress and impact clearly to the Board and external audiences.
Operations & Governance
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Oversee day-to-day operations with a focus on effectiveness, care, and alignment to mission.
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Partner with the Board to uphold strong governance practices and organizational integrity.
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Manage financial resources responsibly, ensuring thoughtful and impactful allocation of funds.
To Be Successful You Need:
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8+ years of senior leadership experience in a foundation, grantmaking organization, or related sector.
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Demonstrated experience in grantmaking, program evaluation, or impact investing.
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Strong understanding of fund allocation, proposal assessment, and impact measurement; and a data-driven approach to analysis, judgment and decision-making.
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Experience working with boards and governance structures, and the ability to work closely with all stakeholders.
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Familiarity with CPA Ontario or similar professional organizations is an asset.
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Governance, risk, and compliance oversight
Salary Range
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This position is part-time for 3 days/wk, and the starting annual salary range is between$120,000 - $150,000perannum, based on your qualifications, experience, and internal parity. Exceptions may be considered with further review.
Why Join CPA Ontario?
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We support your well-being through industry-leading benefits, mental health resources, savings programs, and a sustainable approach to how work gets done.
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We are committed to inclusion as a core part of how we operate, not as an afterthought.
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We have a hybrid working environment, we are intentional about that: the work we do benefits from being together.
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This role will also require some flexibility to attend Board meetings, events, and stake holder engagements.
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We invest in your growth through learning and professional development opportunities, stretch projects, secondments, and genuine paths for career progression.
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We move quickly. The pace reflects the profession we serve; it can be demanding, but the work matters, and the team around you is invested in the same outcomes you have.
We appreciate your interest in CPA Ontario and this position
At CPA Ontario, we are committed to building high-performance teams. Our selection process is thorough, fair and run by humans. All suitable applications are reviewed by someone on our Recruitment team, and if your qualifications and experience meet the requirements of this role, we’ll be in touch. We encourage you to set up CPA Ontario job alerts for positions that align to your experience and career goals.
CPA Ontario is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please email
[email protected] with “Accommodation Required” in the subject line to provide your contact information. A member of the Recruitment team will contact you within 48 hours.
