Jody Frowley MBA CPA

Please accept this cover letter and attached resume as my keen expression of interest in the Director, Financial Services position. I have 20 years of progressive leadership experience, including eight years as a senior executive. I have an MBA, CPA. I have worked in the public service / not-for profit sector most of my career. Risk management has been the key focus of my executive roles, be it legal, reputational, financial, operations or human resources. I have worked with private and public boards, serving as Board Secretary and chief parliamentarian. I have also successfully lead negotiations in collective bargaining. Currently I serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) for an independent school. I oversee the entire finance portfolio, Legal, Risk Management, Banking, Insurance, Cyber, Contract/Lease Management, Human Resources, Payroll, Records, and Facilities and Investment management. In collaboration with the Head of School/CEO, I operationalized the strategic plan. Key to my success in managing such a wide portfolio is my management mantra; that both relationships and tasks are important, so too is the order. Additionally, my sensitivity to the cultural differences within each organization and awareness that building a shared capacity requires the team to buy into adopting the best practices to achieve operational excellence. Policy, protocol and procedural fairness creates clarity, and clarity is kindness. Strategically, I work with members of the ELT to build our strategic plan and ensure alignment with the Board priorities. I ensure each department is part of the process and we live it in our decision making. Operationally, my experience includes building and managing budgets from $30 million to $300 million. My educational excellent includes scoring in the top 5 percentile of 17,000 North American graduate students in a comprehensive MBA examination. I was also nominated for leadership excellence in the CMA program. You can trust I will work to the highest ethical standards, with honesty, integrity and an unmatched work ethic. I am a hardworking, collaborative leader that nurtures the best out of people. I am very comfortable in a leadership role; however, no job is too small if it means a successful outcome. I am known as a culturally sensitive relationship builder. My educational excellence, leadership style and experience would make me an ideal candidate. I look forward to discussing how I can exceed your expectations. Thanking you in advance for your consideration.

Financial leader with strong track record in strategic planning, risk management, and financial analysis. Adept at driving financial growth through effective team collaboration and adaptive strategies. Known for reliability, flexibility, and results-driven approach. Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory compliance, ensuring fiscal health and organizational success.

2025 Board of Governors award in recognition of those who serve as a strong role model in terms of their positive attitude, character and dedication.

Chartered Professional Accountant - Alberta