Director, Finance and Facilities

Municipal World Inc.; Town of Cambridge; On-site; AUD 136,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision care

OMERS pension plan

Paid sick time

Consistent work schedule

Positive work-life balance

Job summary

Cambridge Public Library is seeking a Director, Finance and Facilities to lead finance and facilities operations from the Cambridge, Ontario campus. The role focuses on budgeting, payroll oversight, procurement, and strategic financial planning in collaboration with the CEO and senior leaders.

You will manage annual budgets, reporting to the Board, oversee OMERS administration, and supervise the Finance and Facilities teams while ensuring strong internal controls and compliance with government

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Accounting or Business.
• Chartered Professional Accountant designation.
• Eight (8) years – Prior related accounting experience.
• Three (3) years – Previous experience as a financial officer.
• Three (3) years – Previous management/ leadership experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft 365/Office and virtual meeting software.
• Experience managing payroll, benefits and pension administration.

Responsibilities

• Directs the organization’s finance department, handling banking, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, general ledger and internal controls.
• Oversees biweekly payroll for salaried and hourly staff; liaises with payroll provider.
• Oversees OMERS administration and end-of-year reporting.
• Directs and oversees finance and facilities activities and capital project planning.
• Prepares annual operating and capital budgets with the CEO and Board oversight.
• Develops monthly/quarterly financial statements and reports; monitors expenditures and revenues.

Skills

Financial management

Payroll administration

Leadership

Budgets & forecasting

Communication

Education

CPA designation (Chartered Professional Accountant)

Post-secondary degree in Accounting or Business

Tools

Microsoft 365/Office

Virtual meeting software

ADP payroll

Job description

Posting #26-48

Director, Finance and Facilities

Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Queen’s Square (Onsite)

Posting Date: October 19, 2026

Posting Closing: November 6, 2026 at 4:00 pm

This is a posting for an existing vacancy.

A member of the Senior Management team and reporting to the CEO, the Director, Finance and Facilities, oversees all aspects of the finance and facilities departments. The Director, Finance and Facilities is responsible for CPL’s general business management, including finance, payroll, procurement and facilities management, and supports strategic planning. With the CEO, they implement annual and long-range planning, budgeting and evaluation of CPL services to meet established goals, objectives and service standards of the organization.

What You’ll Do

As a Director, Finance and Facilities, you will:

Responsibility for program/service delivery (internal/external), coordination of staff

1. Directs the finance department in handling all financial aspects of the organization including banking, payroll, group benefits, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and applicable internal controls of these systems.
2. Responsible to oversee the biweekly payroll for both salaried and hourly staff. Acts as the main liaison with the organization’s payroll provider.
3. Oversees OMERS administration and manages/administrates end-of year reporting.

Project management (planning, producing, implementation, monitoring, reporting)

1. Directs and oversees the activities organization’s finance department team.
2. Directs and oversees facilities management for all CPL buildings and grounds in conjunction with the Manager, Facilities.
3. Supports and leads facilities-related planning and implementation activities for capital projects.
4. Undertakes administrative projects to support Human Resources and other related duties at the request of the CEO.

Business planning, develop policies and enterprise management

1. Works as part of the senior leadership team to resolve problems and develop plans and procedures relating to the systemwide delivery of CPL services. Contribute to planning and implementation of organization’s plans and initiatives.
2. In collaboration with the CEO, is responsible for preparing the annual operating and capital budgets including presentations to the Board and submission to the City. Coordinates department budget submissions with others on the senior leadership team.
3. Responsible for the preparation of monthly financial statements and/or quarterly financial reports for presentation to the senior leadership team and the Board. Monitors all operating expenditures and revenues and capital expenditures and provides ongoing financial analysis for the organization. Provides other financial reports and analyses including information for grant applications as required.
4. Responsible for the preparation of annual audited statements including note disclosure and working papers and acts as a liaison between the auditors and the CEO.
5. Acts as the main liaison with the organization’s bank: administrates all banking documentation and agreements including merchant service contracts; manages cash flow and transfers funds as applicable between accounts; oversees daily reconciliation of bank accounts.
6. Responsible to oversee all government reporting and remittances including T4s, HST, source deductions, EHT, and WSIB.
7. Responsible for administrating CPL’s charity registration including preparation of the annual T3010 and issuing donation receipts.
8. Oversees and monitors all purchasing in accordance with the Procurement Policy; reviews and/or prepares any required RFQs, RFPs or RFTs for administrative and facility projects; reviews all CPL contract terms and conditions.
9. Acts as a liaison with City staff on matters concerning CPL’s budgets, funding, purchasing, property insurance, and insurance claims.
10. Develops and recommends policies and procedures; interprets and communicates policies and plans to staff as appropriate; ensures that policies and procedures are applied consistently across service points; contributes to the development of new or revised policies and procedures.

Requirement to adapt, modify, procedures, programs or inform policy development

1. Provides direction, training, adherence to compliance and reporting, and instruction to all staff on matters related to public finance and procurement practices.

Staff management (incl. supervision, employee development for direct reports)19. Supervises the Manager, Facilities and members of the Finance team, including hiring, discipline, performance review, developing annual work plans, develops departmental work schedules to meet the needs of the system.Other duties as required.

1. Participates in required meetings with individuals, groups, outside agencies and institutional partners to address the organization’s finances or facilities.

What You Bring

To be qualified for and successful in the role, you should have:

Required:

• A post-secondary degree/diploma in Accounting, Business.
• Chartered Professional Accountant designation.
• Eight (8) years – Prior related accounting experience.
• Three (3) years – Previous experience as a financial officer in a work setting.
• Three (3) years – Previous management/ leadership experience.
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency with task-specific software (Microsoft 365/Office and virtual meeting software).
• Previous experience managing payroll, benefit and pension administration.
• Exercises discretion and professional integrity in all matters involving confidential or sensitive information.
• Strong leadership, coaching, prioritization, project management, and change management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a demanding environment.
• Ability to handle changes in priorities, work on diverse tasks, and adapt to evolving organizational needs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with a wide range of individuals including staff, agencies and external contacts.
• Self-directed, well-organized and proactive individual.
• Keep up to date with the latest Finance trends and best practices.
• Valid G-Class Driver’s license and access to vehicle.
• A passion for supporting the diverse interests and needs of the Cambridge community.

Preferred:

• Experience in Public Sector accounting
• Experience with OMERS administration
• Experience with ADP (time and attendance and payroll)
• Experience in enterprise risk management

Why Cambridge Public Library (CPL)?

Working at Cambridge Public Library offers you the opportunity to be part of an organization that is welcoming, collaborative, and passionate about the community.By joining our team, you’ll become part of a passionate group of professionals dedicated to enriching lives and inspiring lifelong learning.

• Competitive Benefits Package:Your well-being is important to us. We offer health, dental, vision care, and employee & family assistance program (EFAP).
• Retirement Savings:Membership in OMERS, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, can help provide a secure and stable income in retirement, which you’ll be eligible on the first day.
• Paid Sick Time:We offer competitive paid sick time aswe value your well-being.
• Reliable Work Schedules:We understand the importance of work-life balance. Our scheduling process ensures that you’ll have a consistent schedule.
• Positive Work-Life Balance: We strive to maintain a positive work-life balance, ensuring that you have the time and energy to enjoy life outside of work.

Salary Range: $133,815 – $156,545 annum (Level 14 in our salary grid).

Hours: This is a full-time permanent position, 35 hours in a weekly period.

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday – Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. You may be required to work additional hours or to adjust your schedule to fulfil your responsibilities outside of the regular work week.

Additional Information

• Cambridge Public Library aspires to employ a staff complement that fully represents the diversity of the community we serve. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization are encouraged to apply.
• Cambridge Public Library is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to accommodating individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you need any accommodations during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].
• For more information about us, please visit our website at https://cambridgepl.ca/.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Cambridge Public Library (CPL) will communicate regarding employment opportunities via email and/or telephone. Applicants are required to maintain up-to-date contact information. As communications may be time-sensitive, applicants are encouraged to monitor their email and voicemail regularly. Failure to respond may be interpreted as a withdrawal of interest in the position. If it is determined that any information submitted is inaccurate, misleading, or incomplete, Cambridge Public Library (CPL) may, at its discretion, remove the application from further consideration.