Rogers Centre Ottawa, Canada’s Meeting Place, is an internationally renowned convention centre located on the Rideau Canal in downtown Ottawa. With bold, modern design, natural light, and impressive views, it provides an environmentally responsible setting for conventions, conferences, meetings, and exhibits of all sizes. As an Operational Enterprise Agency of the Crown in Ontario, governed by the Ottawa Convention Centre Corporation Act, Rogers Centre Ottawa operates an international-class facility that promotes tourism and economic development in Ottawa and for the province of Ontario.

 

The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer (CFO/COO) is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, providing strategic leadership across the organization’s financial and operational functions. Reporting to the President & CEO, the CFO/COO supports financial sustainability, operational excellence, risk management, and long-term growth. The role oversees financial management, capital planning, security, human resources, legal, food & beverage, IT partnerships, procurement, governance, and business operations. The CFO/COO will advance strategic priorities while helping deliver exceptional client experiences and maintain a safe, efficient, and sustainable facility. The CFO/COO works closely with the Board of Directors, government stakeholders, and business partners to ensure sound management, accountability, and effective execution.

 

The ideal candidate is a pragmatic, collaborative CPA with strong financial leadership, operational breadth, and genuine enthusiasm for hospitality, tourism, service excellence, and community impact. They bring the credibility to oversee complex financial and governance responsibilities, the agility to contribute to a lean environment, and the relationship skills to partner effectively with the CEO, Board, staff, and stakeholders. With an appreciation for destination venues, tourism-driven business, and high-touch hospitality environments, they balance commercial objectives with public-sector accountability and help position Rogers Centre Ottawa for long-term success.

 

This is a publicly advertised job posting for an existing vacancy.

 

Odgers does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position.

 

To Apply

 

To fill this position, Rogers Centre Ottawa has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online below.

 

We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

 

Rogers Centre Ottawa is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and   Rogers Centre Ottawa throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

 

Odgers is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.