Director of Finance, Durham Region Non-Profit Housing

Odgers Berndtson; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional housing provider in Oshawa is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial strategies and ensure long-term growth. The candidate will provide financial insights to drive decisions, enhance operational excellence, and cultivate a culture of partnership. A CPA or CA designation is mandatory. The position emphasizes diversity and inclusion, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of driving financial and accounting performance.
• Experience in implementing policies and systems for financial management.
• Strong organizational leadership and business strategy skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive financial and strategic advice to the CEO.
• Drive process improvements ensuring operational excellence.
• Cultivate a culture of partnership and enhance financial literacy.

Skills

Leadership

Financial insights

Strategic planning

Operational excellence

Collaboration

Education

CPA or CA designation

Job description

The Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation (DRNPHC) is a social housing provider established in 1985 to serve low and moderate income households in Durham Region. It owns and operates 1,198 housing units across 20 sites, offering a mix of townhouses, low-rise, and high-rise apartments for seniors, families, and individuals. DRNPHC’s mission is to meet the housing needs of the Region’s diverse population by maintaining a practical, affordable, and community-integrated housing portfolio, while also supporting residents with related services to promote housing stability.

Position Overview

Reporting to and acting as a true partner to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Finance will provide proactive financial and strategic advice to drive financial and accounting performance, and ensure long-term growth. This strategic leadership role focuses on driving process improvements and ensuring operational excellence. The Director provides financial insights to guide decisions, oversees planning, investment, reporting, and risk management, and ensures fiscal health. Additionally, the Director fosters an inclusive workplace and ensures operational efficiency.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking leader who communicates with impact, works collaboratively to deliver exceptional service, and proactively drives results. You will uphold operational excellence and have the opportunity to shape and evolve the finance function, identifying new opportunities to strengthen it. Your experience in implementing integrated policies, processes, systems, and programs demonstrates your ability to safeguard and optimize organizational resources. Guided by purpose and a vision for the future, you excel in organizational leadership and business strategy, positioning the organization for long-term success. With extensive expertise in finance, you cultivate a culture of partnership and support, providing partners with insights to make informed decisions and enhancing financial literacy across the organization. An accounting designation (CPA or CA) is required.

Application Process

We thank all those who express an interest; however, only those selected for further development will be contacted.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

DRNPHC is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019, and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.

Odgers is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. To better understand our reach and attract a broad pool of candidates, our DEI team encourages you to access our resources and participate in our initiatives.