Director, Finance and IT

Canadian Mental Health Association, Ottawa Branch; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Mental Health Association, Ottawa Branch (CMHA Ottawa) is seeking a Director, Finance and IT to lead all financial and IT operations with strong governance and risk management. This permanent, full-time role reports to the CEO and drives budgeting, financial analysis and cybersecurity within a not-for-profit setting.

The position requires a business degree in Accounting/Finance with postgraduate qualification and at least seven years in senior financial management, preferably in

Qualifications

• Education: Business degree in Accounting or Finance with a postgraduate degree or professional designation.
• Minimum seven years in a financial management role at senior management level.
• Experience in health care or not-for-profit sector in a unionized environment is an asset.
• In-office role; reliable transportation to attend work in person.

Responsibilities

• Strategic and technical support for all areas of Finance
• Finance planning, policy development and quality plans
• Information technology, cybersecurity, IT risk management
• Departmental management
• Support Directors, CEO, Finance Committee, and the Board to provide information and reports for informed decision making
• Provide leadership and risk management

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance with postgraduate degree or professional designation

Job description

The Canadian Mental Health Association-Ottawa Branch (CMHA Ottawa) is an independent, community-based non-profit organization supporting individuals in the Ottawa area with severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorder, many of whom are experiencing chronic homelessness or are vulnerably housed. We are dedicated to promoting good mental health, developing and implementing sustainable support systems and services, and encouraging public action to strengthen community mental health services and related policies and legislation.

Type of Position: Permanent Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, Onsite

Salary: $120,373 to $146,447 per annum

Union Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director, Finance and IT is a member of senior leadership and contributes to the overall success of the organization by effectively managing all financial and accounting operations, including budgeting and financial analysis. Directs the day-to-day financial operations of the agency in accordance with the agency’s standards, guidelines and regulations, to achieve the strategic directions and operational plans of the organization. Oversees the work of the Information Technology department and remains accountable for the activities and deliverables. Provides leadership, supervision support, and is responsible for the direct people management of the Finance and Information Technology teams in alignment with the established mission, vision, values, and policies of the organization. In collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer, responsible for the oversight of the financial aspects of funder relationships for the organization. Ensures standards for financial and fiscal controls, as well as Information Technology and cybersecurity, and other related guidelines, policies, and procedures, are met, and proactively identifies and mitigates any potential risks. Within their own department, the Director ensures that learning and accountability systems are used and applied, consistent with a just culture.

The main duties and responsibilities of the role will include:

• Strategic and technical support for all areas of Finance
• Finance planning, policy development and quality plans
• Information technology, cybersecurity, IT risk management
• Departmental management
• Support Directors, CEO, Finance Committee, and the Board to provide information and reports for informed decision making
• Provide leadership and risk management

To see the full job description for the list of responsibilities and duties, please visit our career page: https://ottawa.cmha.ca/get-involved/career-opportunities/ CMHA Ottawa

Education: Business degree majoring in Accounting or Finance combined with a post graduate degree in a related field or a professional designation in a related field or equivalent.

Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years recent experience in a financial management position working at the senior management level. Experience managing a team / department. Relevant experience in a health care or not-for-profit sector in a unionized environment is an asset.

Vehicle: This is an in-office role, and the incumbent must have a reliable means of transportation to attend work in person.

Desired Qualifications: Experience in a unionized environment. Experience in the social not-for-profit sector. Experience in the healthcare sector.

The Canadian Mental Health Association, Ottawa Branch hires based on merit, is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism, and provides a welcoming and inclusive workplace. CMHA Ottawa supports diversity and we welcome candidates from racialized groups, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

We will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation(s) to participate in the application, interviewing, or selection process, please contact [e-mail].

Vacancy Status Disclosure:

The current posting is for an existing vacancy at CMHA Ottawa.

Statement on Use of Artificial Intelligence:

CMHA Ottawa is committed to supporting a fair and equitable recruitment process. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen applicants for any positions. Decisions are made by the People and Culture team to ensure that each candidate is assessed on an individual basis. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.