Calgary Wild FC
Director of Finance
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Employment Type: Full-Time
ABOUT CALGARY WILD FC
Calgary Wild FC is Calgary’s women’s professional soccer club, competing in the Northern Super League. As we enter our third season, we’re building more than a soccer club. We’re helping shape the future of professional sport and creating something that will have a lasting impact on our community.
We’re an ambitious team that thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where collaboration, ownership and fresh thinking matter. Building something new means embracing change, challenging what’s possible, bringing ideas forward and supporting one another to succeed.
THE ROLE
We’re looking for a Director of Finance to lead the financial function at Calgary Wild FC and help build the foundations for our continued growth. This hands-on leadership role combines financial oversight with strategic business partnership. You’ll ensure our financial operations are strong, our leaders have the information they need to make good decisions, and our financial practices evolve as the club grows.
You’ll lead financial planning and reporting and oversee the full controllership function. You’ll work closely with leaders across the club to connect financial decisions to our broader priorities.
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP & PLANNING
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and multi-year financial planning; monitor performance and explain budget-to-actual variances.
- Partner with leaders to evaluate opportunities, manage resources and support long-term financial sustainability.
- Provide clear financial analysis, insights and recommendations to the executive team and Board.
FINANCIAL OPERATIONS & CONTROLLERSHIP
- Oversee accounting operations, including payables, receivables, payroll, reconciliations and month-end and year-end close.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial statements, appropriate accounting treatment, revenue recognition and effective financial reporting.
- Establish strong internal controls, financial policies and procedures; oversee cash flow, treasury management and financial risk.
- Ensure applicable tax filings, remittances and regulatory obligations are met; lead external audits and relationships with financial advisors.
- Provide financial oversight of procurement, vendors and contract processes.
- Oversee player payroll, league financial reporting and salary cap compliance in partnership with football operations.
COLLABORATION, SYSTEMS & TEAM LEADERSHIP
- Help department leaders understand financial performance and take ownership of their budgets.
- Improve financial systems, processes and reporting tools as the club grows.
- Build relationships across business operations, football operations, league representatives and external partners.
- Lead and develop the finance function, including oversight of finance team members.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- CPA designation.
- Progressive finance leadership experience encompassing accounting operations, reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
- Strong understanding of financial controls, tax and regulatory compliance, audit and financial systems.
- Ability to translate complex financial information into practical recommendations and build trusted relationships.
- A collaborative, adaptable approach and willingness to balance strategic leadership with hands-on work.
- Experience in sports, entertainment, or a growing organization is an asset, but not essential.
WHAT WE OFFER
- An opportunity to help shape a growing professional sports organization and the future of women’s soccer.
- A collaborative team and meaningful involvement in decisions that shape the club’s future.
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
JOIN THE WILD
Interested candidates are invited to send their resume to people@calgarywildfc.com. We appreciate all applications; only candidates selected to move forward will be contacted.