Director, Finance and Administration

Renascent Foundation Inc; Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Renascent Foundation is seeking a Director of Finance and Administration to join their senior leadership team. This role involves overseeing financial stewardship and administrative expertise, ensuring the organization's financial foundation is solid. The ideal candidate will bring leadership experience in finance, strong communication skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The position requires a CPA designation and relevant post-secondary education.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in finance and accounting.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in not-for-profit or health care sectors is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversees finance, accounting, HR, and information systems.
• Drives strategic and operational initiatives.
• Provides insights and recommendations on financial matters.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial Analysis

Risk Assessment

Education

CPA designation

Post-secondary education in a relevant field

Job description

Renascent is a proud pillar in Ontario’s addiction and mental health treatment community, with a legacy of 55 years of service. As one of the longest-standing addiction treatment providers in the province, Renascent is on a mission to save lives through compassionate, transformative, and evidence-informed addiction and mental health programs. Renascent believes in providing support for individuals and loved ones on their journey toward hope, health, and recovery. At a time when addiction is one of our most prevalent health issues, Renascent is more passionate than ever to find the ways to break down barriers and open doors for those struggling with addiction.

Renascent’s accredited programs provide person-centred care within an abstinence-based model, integrating 12 step facilitation with current evidence-informed clinical approaches. Due to the impact of addiction on families, specialized programs and support are offered for loved ones and family members, including children. Renascent Foundation works hand-in-hand with Renascent to build resources, partnerships and funds to support treatment services. As an organization, Renascent recognizes that many people impacted by addiction are marginalized through systemic racism and discrimination and is committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within the organization and in its outreach to communities.

Position Overview

Within this context, Renascent welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Director, Finance and Administration.

Reporting to the CEO, the Director, Finance and Administration (Director) is an integral member of the senior leadership team, helping to shape the future of Renascent through strong financial stewardship and administrative expertise. The Director plays an active role in driving strategic and operational initiatives to support Renascent’s life-changing work and ensures the organization’s financial foundation is solid and positioned for long-term success. The Director oversees a team responsible for finance and accounting, human resources and information systems, and leads on investment and asset management, cost and fund analysis, and financial planning and reporting. As a trusted advisor to both the CEO and Board, the Director provides high-level insights and recommendations on financial matters, helping to guide key decisions that influence the organization’s growth and impact.

Qualifications

As the ideal candidate, you bring demonstrated leadership experience within finance and accounting, and a knowledge of human resources, and information systems. Experience in the not-for-profit and / or health care sectors is an asset. You have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with excellent financial and business analysis abilities, including demonstrated cost analysis and risk assessment capabilities. As a leader, you are strategic and proactive, and foster a collaborative workplace culture and effective communication pathways. Like Renascent, you are committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within the organization, and share a deep commitment to helping those impacted by addiction and building families and communities. Lived experience connected to Renascent’s mission is an asset. Candidates must hold a CPA designation and post-secondary education in a relevant field.

To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with Renascent, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Sam Walton ([emailprotected] ), Caroline McLean ([emailprotected] ), and / or Noshina Choudhary ([emailprotected] ), or visit : Renascent Director, Finance and Administration .

Renascent is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace, supporting all employees regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

Renascent and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Sam Walton ([emailprotected] ) should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment and assessment processes.

Priority will be given to individuals legally entitled to work in Canada.