Director of Finance

Community Living Trent Highlands; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Ontario seeks a Director of Finance to manage financial operations and ensure compliance with regulations. The successful candidate will oversee budgeting, reporting, and financial strategy, contributing to the organization’s long-term financial viability. With a focus on collaboration and comprehensive financial oversight, this role is pivotal in aligning departmental objectives with the organization’s mission.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in financial and administrative management.
• Proficient in accounting and business software.
• General knowledge of relevant financial legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations including accounts payable and budgets.
• Prepare operating and capital budgets and liaise with auditors.
• Provide monthly and quarterly reporting to management.

Skills

Financial management

Fiscal analysis

Risk management

Education

Four-year degree in business studies

CPA Professional Designation

Tools

Accounting software

Business software

Job description

JOB POSTING

Community Living Trent Highlands strives to open doors to equal opportunities for people living with an intellectual disability.

Community Living Trent Highlands is one of the largest Community Living organizations in Ontario with over 400 employees, providing services through a variety of programs in the Haliburton, Peterborough, and Kawartha Lakes areas. As an organization, we look for individuals who demonstrate initiative, collaboration, resilience, and creative problem-solving skills.

POSITION:Director of Finance

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Executive Director, the Director of Finance is responsible to oversee the daily financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and operating budgets.

Preparing operating and capital budgets for various funders, and liaising with auditors and funders on financial matters.

Future financial planning including financial forecasting, compliance with all funder requirements and relevant legislation, positioning the organization for ongoing financial viability and the establishment of financial practices are also a requirement of this position. The incumbent is responsible to oversee the monthly and quarterly reporting requirements to management as well as external stakeholders, as outlined by Senior Management.

The incumbent will have the authority to make recommendations in all areas of department/program operations and may be responsible for leading short and long-term strategic direction, priorities and plans. They will ensure the ongoing alignment of departmental goals and the direction and priorities of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Minimum of a post-secondary graduation equivalent to a four (4) year degree in business studies with a professional accounting designation such as CPA Professional Designation (CA, CGA or CMA). An equivalent combination of education and experience can be considered under the discretion of CLEC.

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a financial and administrative management role. Proficient in the use of accounting and business software. Demonstrated knowledge of risk management, fiscal analysis and operational benchmarking and reporting. Proficiency in the basic applications of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software.

Must have at least general knowledge of relevant legislation, guidelines and agreements such as: MCCSS, Child and Family Services guidelines, Quality Standards, Employment Standards Act, Collective Agreement for Unionized Employees of Community Living Trent Highlands, Occupational Health and Safety, Developmental Services, etc.

Experience with budget development, financial management and control, and performance measurement are expected.

Salary:Hourly Wage Range: Step 1 – $50.33 – Step 4 $54.20

Annual Salary Range: Step 1 - $98,143.50 - Step 4 - $105,690.00

CLOSING DATE:Tuesday, July 25, 2025

Please forward a professional cover letter and resume quoting job #2025-23

Attention: Steve Burke

Director of Human Resources

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Community Living Trent Highlands is an equal opportunity employer, and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and the worth of every individual in the workplace.