Director of Finance & Corporate Services

Wing Kei Care Centre; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wing Kei Care Centre seeks a Director of Finance & Corporate Services to lead financial and strategic planning. With a strong leadership background and expertise in finance, the successful candidate will implement policies that support organizational growth while aligning with our mission. This role offers an opportunity to impact the community positively within a dynamic charity focused on seniors care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive leadership experience.
• Experience in finance and risk management.
• Hands-on experience in managing Finance and HR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure organizational risk is minimized through compliance strategies.
• Lead financial management and reporting processes.
• Model effective team management and collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Legal Compliance

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Chartered Public Accountant (C.P.A)

Master’s Degree in Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Job description

Director of Finance & Corporate Services

Position
Director of Finance & Corporate Services

Work hours

Monday to Friday ; 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week;As a member of Wing Kei’s leadership team, this position is expected to work flexible hours based on operational needs; this may include non-standard office hours such as evenings and weekends.

Posting Date
May 26, 2025

Start Date
Immediate

THE OPPORTUNITY

Wing Kei is an innovative, resourceful provider of culturally-appropriate seniors care in Calgary. We are proud of the care we provide: we are among the top in the province for health quality indicators and have received exemplary standing from Accreditation Canada. Our employees drive our success. In our last employee survey, over 95% of respondents indicated they are satisfied working at Wing Kei.

Since opening in 2005, we have flourished with the loyal support of a like-minded community of government, funders, partners, and donors. Our high-in-demand services include long term care, supportive living, and an adult day program. We credit our staff and volunteers for compassionate and individualized support for seniors through health and living care. We continue to evolve and improve our services, shaping them to meet ever-growing demands in our community.

We are a Christian, not-for-profit charitable organization that exists to create nurturing programs and services where seniors and children in our care can find social connection, emotional fulfilment, independence, and safety. We extend this same care to employees encouraging them to thrive personally and professionally.

THE ROLE

As a senior leader, you model our values and support our strong organization culture. Day-to-day, you are expected to demonstrate strategic focus, collaboration, and resourcefulness. You will implement and maintain policies, protocols and processes that align your team’s work to Wing Kei’s mission and strategic priorities. As well, you will support the CEO to work effectively with the Board of Directors.

Equipped with your Finance background and business experience, we offer the opportunity for you to further your career beyond that to lead our Risk Management and Corporate services. This role would be appealing to someone who is energetic, quick to pivot between a diverse scope and supportive of our growing organization’s Mission despite the challenges which are inevitable.

Key Accountabilities

All Wing Kei leaders are personally accountable for their own integrity and effectiveness. Key responsibilities include:

Strategy and mission facilitation --- evaluates priorities and makes decisions based on our strategic plans and organizational mission; engages stakeholders, works closely with the CEO to build strong, cohesive, reciprocal partnerships with government, community leaders, service providers and donors.

Financial management and reporting --- leads all strategies, plans, and operations related to stewardship of financial resources; maintains ongoing alertness to any relevant standards or external budget changes that may impact Wing Kei operations. This may include developing, implementing and evaluating financial plans, financial systems, and staffing strategies; establishing and improving related policies and practices; meeting all compliance and audit requirements for all the functions under your leadership. Timely reporting to the CEO and Board, conducting financial analysis or projections related to operations and expansion plans, donor accounting would all be priorities.

Human Capital Management --- You will partner with all leaders to uphold the organization’s values in all aspects of people management. You will collaborate with other departments and divisions to ensure compliance, safety, and wellness for our workplace. We also count on you to provide strategic and tactical perspectives on decisions and changes that impact our people.

Legal and Risk management --- ensures organizational risk is minimized including proactively managing legislative or accreditation compliance, financial viability, organizational reputation, workplace safety, and business continuity.

Organizational effectiveness --- models effective self and team management; leads and provides expertise in own scope of responsibilities; champions collaboration and strategic alignment in teams; anticipates market impacts and plans ahead for contingencies across your scope of responsibility.

THE INDIVIDUAL WHO WILL SUCCEED

Is aligned with Wing Kei’s vision and mission.

Chartered Public Accountant (C.P.A) designation required.

Master’s degree in Business Administration (M.B.A.) preferred.

Minimum 7 years of progressive leadership experience, demonstrating own growth through increasing complexity and strategic focus of scope.

Leadership experience in finance and risk management required; hands-on experience managing Finance, Payroll and/or Human Resources in a growing organization preferred.

Stays organized and positive through the challenges of managing a multi-functional team.

Reliable, self-motivated and proactive in a fast-paced workplace.

Flexible with work schedule if in-person support at events is required.

Communicates well and possesses an engaging presentation style.

Can manage development of or changes required for HR policies, practices and procedure; providing expertise and resources relating to legislative compliance and impact to operations.

Within the not-for-profit context, is passionate about connecting donors and partners with a worthwhile mission in the community.

Exhibits consistent problem solving ability, track record in resourcefulness and stewardship.

Shows sound judgment and consistently behaves in a professional manner.

Works well with interdisciplinary teams.

Knowledge of the Chinese culture would be an asset.

How to Apply:

By sending your resume and a cover letter to Wing Kei Human Resources at

We are an equity employer and encourage applications from all genders, persons with disabilities and visible minorities who may contribute to the wellbeing of our residents.

All new employees must complete a Criminal Records Check in accordance with the Protection for Persons in Care Act. In compliance with Alberta Health’s Infection Control standards, all new employees are required to provide a copy of their Tuberculosis or Chest X-Ray paperwork and a proof of positive immunity of MMR within 30 days of their date of hire.

Thank you for your interest in working at Wing Kei. Unless you are contacted for an interview, you will receive no further acknowledgment of your application.