Senior Director, Finance and Administration

Eva's; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established organization in Toronto seeks a Senior Director of Finance and Administration to lead financial strategy, oversee compliance, and manage organizational risk. The role demands extensive experience in financial management, leadership in non-profit environments, and proficiency with accounting standards. This senior position reports to the Executive Director and requires a Bachelor's degree and strong communication skills. Applications are due by September 23, 2025.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of progressive financial management experience.
• 5–7 years in senior leadership roles (Director, VP, or Controller).
• Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee EVA’s annual budget and financial plans.
• Safeguard EVA’s financial position and ensure compliance.
• Lead IT strategy and cybersecurity efforts.

Skills

Financial management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Compliance knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or Economics

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Overview

Senior Director, Finance and Administration

The Senior Director, Finance and Administration (F&A) is a critical member of EVA’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and is expected to contribute to the creation and execution of EVA’s vision, values, and strategy. This role is responsible for stewarding EVA’s financial health, administrative systems, information technology, and organizational risk management. This position will serve as the privacy officer for the organization. Core areas of oversight include Finance, Accounting, Payroll, Risk, Administration, and IT systems.

The Sr. Director plays a pivotal role in ensuring that EVA’s financial strategies, internal controls, IT infrastructure, and administrative systems are aligned with program delivery, equity commitments, compliance obligations, and funder expectations. By consolidating finance, administration, and IT into a unified function, the Sr. Director enables EVA to operate with transparency, efficiency, and sustainability.

This role works in close partnership with People and Culture (P&C), Programs and Services, Resource and Development, and Facilities and Safety (F&S) to ensure EVA’s mission delivery is supported by strong fiscal stewardship, secure technology, and sustainable resource planning.

The Sr. Director, F&A has enterprise-wide impact through :

• Developing EVA’s annual budget, multi-year forecasts, and cash flow strategies, ensuring surplus attainment and financial viability.
• Building EVA’s centralized data and analytics hub, enabling timely, accurate insights and driving evidence-based decision-making.
• Ensuring robust compliance and risk frameworks that safeguard EVA’s financial assets, systems, people, and reputation.
• Overseeing IT strategy, cybersecurity and Privacy, ensuring reliable, scalable, and secure technology systems that support EVA’s growth and service delivery.

The Sr. Director also plays a critical role in talent development and engagement by mentoring Finance, Administration, and IT staff, while collaborating with the Sr. Director, P&C to build EVA’s employee value proposition and position EVA as an employer of choice.

The position reports directly to the Executive Director (ED) and has a fiduciary responsibility to ensure the ED’s vision and expectations are translated into enterprise-wide financial, administrative, and IT practices. As a strategic advisor to the ED, and Board of Directors, the Sr. Director ensures EVA is well-positioned for sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term impact.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit exemplary leadership, integrity, and accountability, ensuring EVA’s financial health, administrative excellence, and IT infrastructure are aligned to deliver maximum organizational impact.
• Develop, deliver, and continuously monitor EVA’s budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans, ensuring that financial goals, surplus targets, and funder requirements are consistently met or exceeded.
• Proactively safeguard EVA’s financial position by ensuring cash flow sufficiency, maintaining a minimum of three to six months of operating reserves, enforcing statutory and regulatory compliance, and delivering timely, transparent financial reporting to the ED, Board, and funders.
• Strengthen EVA’s risk, compliance, and IT frameworks, ensuring robust internal controls, cybersecurity, insurance coverage, and data governance that protect EVA’s assets, people, and reputation.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement across Finance, Administration, and IT, implementing modern tools, automation, and data visualization to drive efficiency, accuracy, and insight-based decision-making.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the Executive Director, Board, and fellow Senior Directors, providing forward-looking analysis, scenario planning, and financial guidance that inform EVA’s strategy, growth, and sustainability.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships across Programs and Services, People and Culture, Revenue Generation, and Facilities and Safety, ensuring seamless alignment between program delivery, organizational capacity, and financial sustainability.
• Develop and inspire EVA’s Finance, IT, and Administration teams, cultivating a culture of accountability, transparency, equity, and innovation that positions EVA as an employer of choice and a sector leader in nonprofit financial stewardship.

Key Accountabilities

• Enterprise Stewardship – Consolidate and oversee all Finance, Administration, Payroll, Risk, and Information Technology (IT) functions into a unified platform that ensures consistency, accountability, and efficiency across EVA.
• Financial Leadership – Develop, deliver, and monitor EVA’s budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans to ensure financial resilience and surplus generation for growth. Proactively manage cash flow, risk, and reserves to maintain a minimum of three to six months of operating capacity.
• Technology and IT Oversight – Lead EVA’s IT strategy and Privacy ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable systems that support program delivery and administrative efficiency. Oversee cybersecurity, systems integration, and digital transformation.
• Data, Insights and Visualization – Build EVA’s centralized data and analytics hub, integrating IT and Finance to produce actionable insights for the ED, SLT, Board, and funders. Drive adoption of dashboards and analytics tools across the organization.
• Compliance and Risk Management – Guarantee 100% compliance with regulatory, audit, statutory, IT security, and funder requirements. Maintain robust internal controls, risk frameworks, and cybersecurity protocols with zero material audit findings or data breaches.
• Operational Alignment – Build and track total unit cost models that integrate IT, Finance, and HR data to align EVA’s footprint, workforce, and technology with demand, ensuring EVA operates on time, on budget, and with transparency.
• Board and Funder Confidence – Serve as the primary steward for EVA’s Finance, IT, and Administration reporting to the Board and funders. Deliver accurate, timely, and transparent reporting while positioning EVA for renewals and growth.
• Organizational Capacity Building – Strengthen financial and digital literacy across EVA. Train leaders and staff in budget management, financial / data dashboards, and IT tools to improve decision-making and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or Economics.
• 10–15+ years of progressive financial management experience.
• 5–7 years in senior leadership roles (e.g., Director, VP, or Controller).
• Experience in non-profit or charitable organizations is often highly valued (particularly in dealing with restricted funds, fund accounting, CRA compliance, and donor / grant reporting).
• Proven track record managing budgets, multiple funding sources, and financial reporting to Boards and funders.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations (ASNPO).
• Experience with grant management, fund accounting, and restricted contributions.
• Familiarity with CRA compliance and charitable reporting requirements.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite).
• Risk management, internal controls, and audit preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead finance teams and mentor staff.
• Experience working with Boards of Directors, Finance and Audit Committees.
• Strategic planning, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Strong communicator with ability to translate complex financial information for non-financial stakeholders.
• Capacity to align financial strategy with mission, vision, and organizational impact.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion values.
• Knowledge of non-profit governance and funder relationships.
• Ability to collaborate across departments (development, programs, operations).
• Certificate in Toronto Shelter Standards (TSS) and First-Aid / CPR

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Apply

Submit a cover letter and resume in one PDF document by September 23, 2025 to [e-mail] . Be sure to indicate 2025-20 Senior Director, Finance and Administration in the title. No phone calls, please.

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