Director, Finance | Directeur(-trice), Finances

Trans Canada Trail | Sentier Transcanadien; Canada; Remote; CAD 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with regulations. This pivotal role involves managing accounting operations, preparing financial statements, and leading grant processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in non-profit finance and business analytics, with proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft tools. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and offers a flexible work environment while making a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work location

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of finance experience, including leadership in non-profit.
• Extensive experience with QuickBooks Online and migrations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting tasks and ensure financial compliance.
• Prepare financial statements and lead grant applications.

Skills

Non-profit finance expertise

Business analytics

QuickBooks Online

Financial reporting

Grant writing

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

Master’s degree or CPA

Tools

Power Platform

PowerBI

Microsoft 365

Job description

About the role

Position: Director, Finance

Position Type: Full-time, permanent

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Remote from home, resident in Canada

The Director, Finance is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organization, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing strategic financial insights to support the organization’s mission and goals. This role involves managing day-to-day accounting operations, preparing financial statements, leading grant and application processes, and driving system migrations and enhancements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in non-profit finance, experience with business analytics, and proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Power Platform, and PowerBI.

This position is open only to residents of Canada who are eligible to work in Canada.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Financial operations oversight: Manage daily accounting tasks including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general ledger. Ensure accuracy and timeliness. Track contracts, grants, and agreements in master lists for easy reference.
2. Compliance and regulatory oversight: Ensure adherence to federal, provincial, and local regulations, as well as organizational policies. Maintain financial transparency and integrity.
3. Financial reporting and analysis: Prepare and present financial statements and reconciliations monthly, quarterly, and annually. Lead the audit process with the CFO.
4. Grant writing and management: Lead grant application submissions and manage financial reporting and compliance for grants and contracts.
5. Non-profit financial expertise: Apply sector-specific financial management practices to improve reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Ensure alignment with non-profit sector needs.
6. Business analytics: Use analytics to support strategic decisions, analyze financial data, and provide insights and recommendations.
7. System migration and integration: Lead migration from legacy systems to QuickBooks Online, ensuring seamless integration with other software.
8. Technology proficiency: Use Power Platform and PowerBI to create dashboards, reports, and workflows for enhanced financial oversight.
9. Budgeting and forecasting: Assist with organizational budgeting, provide forecasts, and adjust plans based on funding and expense changes.
10. Team leadership and development: Supervise finance staff, set goals, provide coaching, and support professional growth.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field; Master’s degree or CPA preferred.
• 7-10 years of progressive finance experience, including 1-3 years in a leadership role in non-profit.
• Extensive QuickBooks Online experience, including migrations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Planner).
• Knowledge of Power Platform and PowerBI is a plus.
• Strong understanding of non-profit financial management, grant writing, and reporting.
• Experience in business analytics and strategic financial planning.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of explaining complex financial info to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

Includes a salary of $115,000/year, contributions to group RRSP, health/dental/long-term disability/life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, flexible work location (within Canada), and paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

Commitment to inclusion and employment equity

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a respectful, inclusive, and accessible workplace that values diversity and different perspectives.

To apply

Send your resume and cover letter in PDF format to [e-mail]. The deadline is Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Please name your files as specified and submit as one document if possible.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest.

We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities during the application and employment process. Contact [e-mail] for assistance.