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Canada's CFO of the Year™Award Nominations Now Open for 2020

Toronto - November 18, 2019 – If you know an outstanding financial leader from any business sector across the country, it’s time to nominate them for Canada’s CFO of the Year™ Award.  All applicants have until January 31, 2020 to submit their nomination at www.cfoy.caOpens in a new window.

Today’s CFOs are faced with a complex and rapidly changing business environment driven by technological disruption. Their companies’ growth strategies must be supported by a nimble finance organization capable of delivering forward-looking insights while also managing risk and compliance, effectively allocating capital, and providing liquidity.

Beyond managing the finance function, CFOs are strategic leaders within their organization and mentors to a younger generation of future finance innovators. They’re shaping these up-and-comers to not only master the role, but also to be leaders within their broader community.

CFOs from any business sector across Canada can be nominated for the Award and are considered based on the following six criteria: Inspirational Leadership, Business Performance, Social Responsibility, Innovation, Demonstrating Financial Accountability, and Mentoring and Development.

The winner will be announced on March 9, 2020 and the recipient will be celebrated at an Award ceremony at The Ritz Carlton in Toronto on April 28, 2020.

Previous recipients of the Award include a diverse range of top industry leaders from across Canada including financial services, entertainment and media, public sector, and consumer goods. See the list of past winners hereOpens in a new window.

The Award, presented by Financial Executives International Canada (FEI Canada), PwC Canada and Robert Half, recognizes an individual who best exemplifies the evolving role of the CFO, which has moved beyond the traditional perception of financial expert to that of a strategic, influential and essential member of the C-suite.

An independent selection committeeOpens in a new window will determine the Award winner. For more information on Award eligibility or to submit your nomination for the next Canada's CFO of the Year™, please visit www.cfoy.caOpens in a new window.

About Financial Executives International Canada (FEI Canada)

Financial Executives International Canada (FEI Canada) is the leading voice and informed choice for senior financial executives across the country. With 12 chapters and 1,600+ members, FEI Canada provides professional development, networking opportunities, thought leadership and advocacy services to its members. The association membership consists of senior-level financial executives spanning various industries, functions and disciplines, representing a significant number of Canada’s leading and most influential corporations. For more information, please visit www.feicanada.orgOpens in a new window or follow us on LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/company/fei-canadaOpens in a new window and Twitter @FEICanadaOpens in a new window.

The association’s membership, which consists of Chief Financial Officers, Audit Committee Directors and senior executives in the Finance, Controller, Treasury and Taxation functions, represents a significant number of Canada's leading and most influential corporations. Further information can be found at www.feicanada.orgOpens in a new window. Follow us on Twitter at @FEICanada.Opens in a new window

About Robert Half

Founded in 1948, Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm with more than 300 staffing locations worldwide and offers job search and management tools at roberthalf.ca. Additional insights on the latest hiring trends also can be found in the company’s newly released 2020 Salary Guides. For further leadership insights, career and management advice, follow roberthalf.ca/blog.

For further information, please contact:

For FEI Canada:

Thomas Rigg,

416 366 3007 ext. 5105

trigg@feicanada.org

For Robert Half:

Natasha Ferraro

647-956-5575

natasha.ferraro@roberthalf.com