Director of Finance

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Northwestern Ontario seeks a Director of Finance to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with reporting requirements. The role demands strong leadership and financial expertise, with a competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of similar work experience, including 1-3 years in a leadership role.
• Previous supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for corporate supports in accounting and financial systems.
• Supervising finance and payroll staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Analytical

Education

University degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation

Tools

MS Dynamics

Excel

Job description

Wesway is a local, non-profit organization which provides personalized respite services for families who are caring for a family member with a disability or chronic health condition. Wesway offers a competitive salary / benefit package, and a dynamic team-oriented work environment.

Director of Finance #2025-NU-05

Permanent Full Time Position, 35 hours per week

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Occupation Type

Total Positions

Wage

95,100 to $105,665

Days of Work

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Closing Date / Apply By

5 / 22 / 2025

Start Date

n / a

Duties

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Director of Finance is accountable as a senior manager for Wesway.

This position is responsible for corporate supports in the areas of accounting, computerized financial information systems, payroll, asset management, capital, operating budgets, and for supervising the finance and payroll staff. Also responsible for the development, delivery, and evaluation of specific financial services in a manner that is consistent with Wesway’s philosophy, policies and procedures and in accordance with funders’ reporting requirements, and all relevant legislation.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognized university, and five to eight years of similar work experience up to and including one to three years in a leadership role
• CPA designation is required
• Previous supervisory experience
• Proficiency in accounting, spreadsheets (i.e., Excel) and accounting software (e.g., MS Dynamics)
• Understanding of financial administration in a non-profit organization
• Working knowledge of MIS reporting, legislation and bills governing accounting and financial reporting
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and analytical skills

Please visit www.wesway.com for a complete copy of the Job Description.

Interested individuals are invited to submit a resume and cover letter quoting competition number #2025-NU-05, by Thursday, May 22, 2025, to [e-mail] .

In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, Wesway provides accommodations upon request. If you have a disability that requires accommodation, please let us know.

We thank you for your interest in Wesway. Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

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