Director of Finance

The Pod Group; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pod Group is seeking a passionate and hands-on Director of Finance to lead financial operations for a not-for-profit organization. This role is crucial in ensuring sound financial practices and developing the organization’s budget while managing a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree, CPA designation, and extensive leadership experience within the health and social service sectors.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Business Administration or Finance plus CPA required.
• Five years management experience at a senior leadership level preferred.
• Must have experience with information technology systems.

Responsibilities

• Develops and monitors the organizational budget and financial oversight.
• Prepares financial reports and leads staff in professional development.
• Directs annual budgeting process aligned with operational needs.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data management

Adaptability

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Graduate degree in Business Administration or Finance

CPA designation

Job description

A not-for-profit organization serving vulnerable individuals and families.

EDI-B VALUES

The success of an organization stems from a team that is aligned with its mission and vision, where decisions are made in the best interests of the clients they serve and the marginalized and vulnerable populations across our communities. Through this effort, all team members embrace their roles in the organization with respect and dignity for all stakeholders. Through these partnerships, everyone is focused on ensuring a commitment and responsibility toward anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, diversity, inclusivity, and belonging.

MISSION

The Director of Finance is a key member of the leadership team and will be responsible for developing and monitoring the total organizational budget, overseeing the preparation of financial reports, providing leadership to the staff team, and encouraging professional growth and development. This role plays a crucial part in controlling the overall finances of the department and establishing accounting controls to ensure the security of physical assets.

The Pod Group is partnering with this organization to place a compassionate and hands-on individual to fulfill the role of the Director of Finance.

PRIORITIES

• Develops, directs and controls all organizational financial functions to maximum agency effectiveness.
• Provides financial oversight for the organization.
• Works with CEO and Directors to develop an Annual Service Plan that includes program targets and balanced revenues and expenditures for all programs.
• Provides ongoing forecasts through the fiscal year to ensure balanced budgets at year-end.
• In partnership with the CEO and key leaders, directs the annual budgeting process to ensure the process meets operational needs and funder requirements.
• Participates with the Board of Governors as well as sub-committees, providing information, and acting as a resource to facilitate decision-making.
• Responsible for developing capital reserve plans for all agency buildings and facilities and ensuring projects are carried out on time and on budget.
• Directs the preparation of monthly and yearly CRA tax / charity returns and coordinates communication with government and regulatory agencies.
• Directs or establishes accounting controls according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for agency operations to ensure the security of physical assets.
• Oversees the timely and accurate reconciliation of General Ledger accounts.
• Implements responsive and strength-based leadership strategies to promote a healthy organizational work culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

TALENTS & EXPERTISE

• A graduate degree in Business Administration or Finance in addition to a CPA designation.
• Five years management experience, preferably at a senior leadership level.
• Sound knowledge of data management and software.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports, statements and projections for the Senior Leadership Team, Finance Committee and Board of Governors.
• Consistently achieves results, demonstrating high performance, and challenging self and others to deliver results.
• Commitment to adaptability and can effectively cope with change, finding ways to advance work and projects. A proven self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit an asset.
• Must have previous experience working with information technology systems to support business solutions.
• Passionate and knowledgeable about anti-oppression and antiracism, and able to build authentic relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Leads with curiosity and holds space for continuous learning, growth, and development. Communicates strategically (verbal and written) to a variety of audiences.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary health / social service setting would be an asset.
• Ability to give and take direction and problem solve in a high stress environment.
• Must be able to network and plan at an intra- as well as inter-agency level.
• Must be able to work independently and interdependently.

THE POD GROUP

The Pod Group (PG) is a creative consulting group that provides customized and innovative solutions to support our client’s growth and ultimate success while promoting the integration of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in creating culture and engagement.

We balance strategy and people to help community organizations make better use of their resources by focusing on building the competencies to promote people-centric organizations.

The Pod Group has great success in serving a number of community sectors, including health, social services, developmental, housing, mental health, and community health care.

We promote a unique approach while incorporating marketing and human resources as an integral component of strategy, mission, and vision. This focus aligns strategy with the development of a culture that embraces all stakeholders and a community spirit while ensuring an effective plan that meets the requirements of the organization.

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