Director, Finance

Colleges and Institutes Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to advocating for colleges and institutes across Canada. As the Director of Finance, you will lead financial operations, ensuring the organization's financial health and integrity. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence change and contribute to strategic objectives within a collaborative and innovative environment. You will play a key role in shaping financial strategies and processes while supporting a diverse team. If you are passionate about making a difference in education and possess strong leadership and analytical skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package

Hybrid Work Environment

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing financial operations and reporting.
• Proven ability in developing financial strategies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight in financial services including budgeting and reporting.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to modernize financial processes.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership Abilities

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Change Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial Accounting Systems

Job description

Join Our Dynamic Team at Colleges and Institutes Canada!

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of education? At Colleges and Institutes Canada, we’re looking for passionate, innovative, and driven individuals to join our team. If you’re eager to contribute to a vibrant community and work to strengthen Canada’s publicly supported colleges, institutes, CEGEPs, and polytechnics, we want to hear from you!

Why Choose Us?

• Impactful Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to advocacy for colleges and institutes across Canada.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a diverse team of professionals committed to excellence.
• Innovative Culture: Embrace a culture that values creativity, innovation, and forward-thinking solutions.
• Salary: Obtain a highly competitive compensation package.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of something extraordinary!

Position: Director, Finance

As the Director of Finance, you will provide leadership and oversight in all aspects of CICan’s financial services, including planning and budgeting, accounting, reporting, treasury functions, procurement, and risk management. You will ensure these functions are performed in a manner that protects the organization’s reputation, safeguards its financial assets, and maintains financial viability. You will work closely with senior leaders and maintain collaborative relationships to meet current and future needs, modernize financial processes, and ensure agile services within a high-performance team environment.

You will also play a highly visible role throughout the organization, supporting staff at all levels and contributing to corporate planning, policy discussions, and strategic objectives as a member of CICan’s Directors’ Table.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong organizational and leadership abilities
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and influence change effectively
• Objective and transparent operational style
• Good analytical skills
• Resilience and adaptability under pressure

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• At least 8 years of relevant experience managing financial operations, including external audits, financial reporting, and financial systems administration
• Proven budgetary and fiscal responsibility
• Experience in developing and implementing financial strategies and processes
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills across organizational levels
• Experience in employee management, including recruitment, coaching, and performance management

Knowledge Requirements

• Finance concepts such as cost accounting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Procurement principles
• Financial management practices including cash management and banking
• Investment fundamentals
• Change management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and financial accounting systems
• Knowledge of Canadian college and institute networks (asset)

Educational and Professional Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation

Compensation and Location

Salary: $110,475 to $146,340 (MGT II)

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Location: Ottawa, Ontario (hybrid work environment)

Language Requirements

Bilingual – English and French (written and verbal)

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and résumé in PDF format before May 11, 2025.

CICan is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, BIPOC individuals, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. For accommodations during the hiring process, contact Human Resources at [phone] x 5827.

Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Our offices in Ottawa are located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation.

Colleges and Institutes Canada is recognized as one of the 2024 National Capital Region’s Top Employers and the Non-Profit Employer of Choice Award recipient.