Interim Vice President Finance & Administration

LHH Knightsbridge; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Interim Vice President of Finance & Administration to lead strategic financial initiatives. This role requires a seasoned finance professional who can elevate the finance function while inspiring the team through a transitional period. The successful candidate will partner with the CEO to develop a robust financial strategy, ensuring compliance and effective financial reporting. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a respected charitable organization, driving change and improving operational efficiency. If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for finance and a commitment to excellence, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in financial leadership, ideally as VP of Finance or CFO.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with CEO to evolve the financial strategy and assess processes.
• Ensure compliance and oversee financial systems and reporting.

Skills

Financial Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Strategic Thinking

Mentoring Skills

Internal Control Environment

Education

5+ years in financial leadership role

Experience in not-for-profit sector

Tools

Financial Reporting Systems

Accounting Software

Job description

Interim Vice President Finance & Administration

IMMEDIATE INTERIM OPPORTUNITY

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Duration: 3-6 Months

Location: Toronto, ON

Hybrid (1 day onsite)

4-day week

Our client, a well-regarded Canadian charitable organization, is seeking a seasoned finance professional to assess and elevate the finance function whilst engaging and inspiring the current team through a transition. This is an exciting mandate for a seasoned hands-on leader who loves driving change and making an impact. Our client is investing in improving the efficiency and value of their corporate functions. They are looking for this executive interim to provide strategic and operational guidance to the CEO and help establish a robust financial strategy to platform them for success. This senior leader will also ensure the organization is compliant with all relevant policies, maintains efficient and effective financial systems and processes, high service levels, and accountability across its core functions.

Key Accountabilities:

• Partner with the CEO to evolve the current 5-year financial strategy.
• Assess the people, policies, processes, and procedures providing key insights to the CEO.
• Elevate the strategic value of the finance department to the organization.
• Assist the CEO with financial reporting at Board and Annual General Meetings.
• Help to assess the technology needs for the finance function and prepare an RFP.
• Create the strategy for the system implementation.
• Assess and elevate the process for donation receipting to improve efficiencies and create a better experience for donors.
• Ensure accurate recording and reporting of the grant process.
• Manage the relationship with the auditors throughout the year-end process.
• Oversee the month-end process and ensure the financial stability of the organization.
• Responsible for fiscal integrity, policies, and procedures, budget systems, internal controls, etc.
• Oversee preparation of all monthly and quarterly reports and ensure that reports are completed promptly.
• Monitor cash flow daily and make appropriate decisions to maximize cash position.
• Maintain accounting computer management information systems and software.
• Identifying and addressing financial risks and opportunities.
• Monitoring financial performance by measuring and analyzing results.
• Reporting financial status by developing and maintaining forecasts.
• Guide the ongoing development and refinement of financial goals/objectives and strategies that are aligned with the vision and priorities of the organization.
• Advise senior leadership on strategic and operational financial challenges related to funding changes, business planning, budget management, and risk management.
• Ensure integrity of internal controls.

Qualifications & Education:

• 5+ years’ experience in a financial leadership role, ideally as a VP of Finance or CFO in the not-for-profit sector.
• Strong interpersonal abilities, an effective communicator with strong organizational skills, client-focused orientation, and commitment to providing long-term quality services.
• Progressively responsible experience in accounting, audit procedures, and financial operations.
• Strong systems design and development principles to lead the design, development, and implementation of financial reporting systems.
• Ability to present complex financial information and requirements to various audiences and present convincing recommendations for effective and appropriate financial management.
• Capacity to think both strategically and tactically.
• Ability to inspire and mentor staff and delegate appropriately, fostering staff accountability and responsibility.
• Ability/experience in ensuring a sound internal control environment within a financial reporting function.
• Strong team leadership and mentoring skills.

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