Senior Director of Finance

Mission Services of Hamilton, Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Services of Hamilton invites an experienced finance leader to join our senior team as Senior Director of Finance. You will oversee all financial operations, partner with executive leadership and funders, and shape organizational strategy for sustainable impact.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance across multi-source funding, guiding risk management and financial stewardship in a not-for-profit setting.

Qualifications

• Experience leading finance teams and guiding strategic financial decisions.
• Strong oversight of budgeting, reporting, and compliance for large nonprofits.
• Ability to partner with senior leadership and funders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all financial operations, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, payroll, and reporting.
• Oversee audits, risk management, internal controls, and compliance with funding agreements from multiple government sources.
• Lead continuous improvement of financial systems and processes; supervise Finance team and develop future leaders.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Are you an experienced finance leader ready to take the next step in your career?

Mission Services is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and growth-oriented finance professional to join our leadership team as Senior Director of Finance. This role offers a unique opportunity for an accomplished finance manager, controller, or senior financial professional to transition into a senior organizational leadership position with direct exposure to organizational strategy, Board reporting, stakeholder engagement, and enterprise-wide decision-making.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Senior Director of Finance provides strategic leadership and oversight of all financial operations of Mission Services, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, payroll, financial reporting, cash flow management, compliance, and risk management.

Mission Services manages an annual operating budget of more than $16 million and receives funding from multiple government sources, requiring strong financial oversight, compliance, reporting, and stakeholder management. The Senior Director of Finance serves as the organization's primary financial advisor, partnering with senior leadership, funders, auditors, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to ensure strong financial stewardship, sustainability, and accountability in support of the organization's mission.

Mission Services is committed to developing leaders. This role is ideal for an individual who has demonstrated success leading people, managing complex financial operations, and influencing organizational decision-making, and who is ready to expand their leadership impact within a highly respected and mission-driven organization.

REPORTS TO:

Executive Director, Mission Services of Hamilton

WHY JOIN MISSION SERVICES?

At Mission Services, you will have the opportunity to:

• Serve as a key member of the senior leadership team.
• Influence strategic organizational decisions and long-term sustainability planning.
• Lead and mentor a dedicated finance team while supporting the development of future leaders.
• Build executive leadership experience within a complex and highly respected not-for-profit organization.
• Use your financial expertise to support meaningful work that positively impacts individuals and families in our community

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Finance

• Advise the Executive Director of any financial, legal, infrastructure, or business continuity risks.
• Oversee cash, investments, asset management, cash flow planning, and ensure availability of funds as needed.
• Manage financial strategies and represent Mission Services to financial partners, including financial institutions, investors, foundation executives, auditors, public officials, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all funding agreements and reporting requirements associated with multiple municipal, provincial, and federal funding sources.
• Consult and collaborate with the Executive Director and Senior Management Team in the development and monitoring of budgets.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term sustainability strategies while monitoring organizational performance and recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership by providing financial analysis, recommendations, and insights that support strategic decision-making.
• Oversee audits, risk management, and internal controls to ensure compliance, accountability, and protection of organizational assets.
• Be knowledgeable about non-profit and charitable best practices and provincial and federal legislation regarding non-profit operations.
• Comply with Mission Services established practices, procedures, policies, and Code of Conduct and consistently represent the organization and its services in a positive manner.

Accounting and Administration

• Oversee accounting operations, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and present monthly and annual financial statements for senior leadership, the Board of Directors, and funders.
• Participate in Finance and Audit committee meetings, including but not limited to preparing agendas, attending meetings, and preparing and presenting financial reports
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to financial systems, processes, and reporting practices.
• Supervise, mentor, and support members of the Finance team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional development.

Payroll Administration

• Provide strategic oversight of payroll operations, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, organizational policies, and reporting requirements.
• Oversee payroll reconciliations, year-end reporting, CRA remittances, pension contributions, benefits administration, and statutory deductions.
• Ensure payroll controls and processes are accurate, secure, and audit-ready.

CANDIDATES who are currently serving in Finance Manager, Accounting Manager, Controller, Assistant Controller, Senior Accountant, or other financial leadership roles and are looking to take the next step in their leadership career are encouraged to apply.

HOURS OF WORK:

• Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week
• Additional hours may be required based on organizational and reporting deadlines, including year-end processes, audits, and funding requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Police Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check
• Two-Step Tuberculosis Skin Test

At Mission Services of Hamilton, we value diversity in our employees, and we work from an anti-racism/anti-oppression framework and strive for equity and inclusion.

We strive to foster an organization that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We encourage applications from individuals from underserved and underrepresented cultural and racial communities, from First Nations Inuit and Metis communities, Two-Spirit, LGBTQIA+ communities, people living with disabilities, and those with lived experience of abuse, food insecurity, homelessness, mental health difficulties and addictions.

Mission Services is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation measures to ensure you will be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality.

We are committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. While our recruitment system may use AI‑assisted tools to help screen applications, final decisions are made by our recruitment team, and all applications receive human review.