Director, Payment Governance and Controls, Finance

CNIB Foundation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The CNIB Foundation is seeking a Director of Payment Governance and Controls in Toronto. This transformative role requires a mission-driven leader to direct payment governance strategy, enforce internal controls, and oversee accounts payable and receivable. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in finance and substantial leadership experience, with a passion for enhancing accessibility within the community.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Competitive paid time off

Group insurance benefits

Employer-sponsored pension plan

Employee recognition program rewards

Internal employee referral program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in finance operations and/or accounting.
• Strong understanding of payment automation tools and enterprise financial systems.
• Experience with government funding and charitable operations is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the organization’s payment governance strategy.
• Develop internal controls and fraud prevention measures.
• Direct and oversee Accounts Payable and Receivables operations.

Skills

Leadership

Financial modeling

Influencing senior executives

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance

Tools

NetSuite

Concur

Centre Suite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Director, Payment Governance and Controls, Finance

Full Time, Permanent

Toronto, ON

Reports to: Senior Director, Finance Controller

Compensation: $99,000- $123,500

Direct Reports: Yes

Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.

Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada’s oldest charities. We believe our new strategic plan, The Way Forward, will once again revolutionize the way we serve and support our community from coast to coast. Working with us means that you'll be part of an ambitious, diverse team that's committed to changing what it is to be blind today.

We're looking for a mission-driven Director, Payment Governance and Controls, Finance who is passionate about creating more accessible, inclusive, and equitable communities across Canada where people with low vision have unlimited opportunities and can experience life free from barriers and discrimination.

Your Impact at CNIB

• Define and lead the organization’s payment governance strategy aligning with enterprise financial goals and risk tolerance.
• Develop and enforce internal controls, fraud prevention measures, and process policies across all entities.
• Partner with the Senior Director, Treasury to monitor liquidity, forecast cash flow and implement risk adjusted payment strategies.
• Champion enterprise-wide process transformation identifying automation opportunities and reducing friction in invoice, expense and billing systems.
• Lead and support ad hoc projects, including urgent register processing and business driven special requests.
• ·Direct and oversee Accounts Payable and Receivables operations ensuring timely, accurate disbursements and collections.
• Maintain and reconcile Aged AP/AR listings, delivering monthly insights to senior leadership.
• Supervisor invoice and expense report processing, auditing for accuracy, policy and alignment and contract compliance.
• Manage vendor relationships, onboarding, maintenance and fraud prevention compliance.
• Ensure alignment with accounting standards, regulatory guidelines and funder requirements.

Who you are:

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance.

Experience and Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience of progressive leadership experience finance operations, and/or accounting or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of enterprise financial systems (i.e. NetSuite, Concur, Centre Suite) and payment automation tools.
• Proven track record in transforming AP/AR operations, implementing controls and managing compliance within complex organizations.
• Experience working with government funding, charitable operations and multi-entity structures is an asset.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), financial modeling and dashboard building.
• Demonstrated success influencing cross functional stakeholders, including senior executives.
• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
• Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

Work Environment

• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Travel may be required.

Perks

We offer industry leading comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards packages and a wide range of perks, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements and schedules.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth, including internal inclusion, diversity equity and accessibility (IDEA) initiatives.
• Competitive paid time off inclusive of annual vacation entitlement, additional paid holidays, wellness days, and personal days.
• Group insurance benefits include dental, health and vision care.
• Employer-sponsored pension plan.
• Years of service awards and year-round rewards as part of our employee recognition program.
• Enticing internal employee referral program.

Be Part of Our Mission

If this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application. Be sure to include a resume, cover letter, and mention how you heard about this opportunity.

Closing date: July 20, 2025

Please note that while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.

Working Together for Change

Our diversity is our strength – we take pride in our inclusive workplace. We are committed to recruiting and selecting candidates through fair, transparent, and accessible practices. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

Learn more about our mission here.