Chief Financial Officer Salaries in Canada
Alternate Job Titles: CFO, Chief Financial Executive, Top Financial Executive
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How much does a Chief Financial Officer in Canada make? The median annual Chief Financial Officer salary in Canada is C$354,173, as of February 25, 2025, with a range usually between C$283,296-C$450,945 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Chief Financial Officer may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Chief Financial Officer in Canada.
This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Chief Financial Officer that make less than that annual salary. For example the median expected annual pay for a typical Chief Financial Officer in Canada is C$354,173, so 50% of the people who perform the job of Chief Financial Officer in Canada are expected to make less than C$354,173.
Source: HR Reported data as of February 25, 2025
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This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Chief Financial Officer in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Chief Financial Officer in are expected to make less than the median.
Source: HR Reported data as of February 25, 2025
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Plans and leads an organization's financial operations, reporting, and governance to ensure financial health and support high-level strategic planning. Develops and drives the financial strategy, including capital allocation, funding initiatives, and resource management to support organizational goals. Collaborates with senior leaders to ensure financial controls, policies, and priorities are integrated across business operations. Oversees budgeting and forecasting to ensure resources and efforts align with the organization's mission. Researches and adopts emerging technologies, tools, and best practices to enhance reporting, forecasting, or operational efficiency. Negotiates and leads funding opportunities through debt, equity, and various financial instruments to support business operations, optimize cash flow, and manage risk. Requires a master's degree in accounting or finance. May require Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Typically reports to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Top level or C level management. Responsible for the development of functional or business unit strategy for the entire organization. Defines corporate vision and strategy establishes company direction and focus. Executes multiple high impact initiatives to achieve overall corporate goals. View full job description
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