Senior Director of Finance

Socket.dev; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Services of Hamilton seeks a senior finance leader to join the executive team as Senior Director of Finance. You will guide financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for a multi‑million-dollar operation and provide strategic counsel to senior leaders and the Board.

You will oversee accounting, payroll, audits, and risk management while building a high‑performing finance team. This role demands strong leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to the mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
• Completion of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.
• Seven to ten years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, and financial management preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing staff in a management capacity.
• Experience with Sage Intacct financial management software is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic leadership of all financial operations, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Oversee accounting, payroll, cash flow, risk management, and compliance across multiple funders.
• Partner with senior leadership and Board to provide financial analysis and decision support.
• Oversee audits, internal controls, and regulatory reporting for not‑for‑profit operations.
• Mentor Finance team and foster accountability and professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Not-for-profit knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

CPA designation

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Senior Director of Finance

(Permanent Full-time - 1 Position)

Annual Salary - $94,000.00

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Mission Services recognizes that exceptional leaders do not always follow the same career path. We welcome applications from experienced finance professionals who have demonstrated strong leadership capability and are seeking an opportunity to advance into a senior leadership role.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
• Completion of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.
• Seven to ten years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, and financial management preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing staff in a management capacity.
• Experience supporting organizational planning, financial reporting, compliance, and decision-making processes.
• Experience with Sage Intacct financial management software is required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with senior leaders, Board members, auditors, financial institutions, funders, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to financial stewardship, accountability, and ethical practices.
• Knowledge of compliance and reporting requirements in the not-for-profit sector would be considered an asset.
• Experience within the charitable, social services, healthcare, public sector, or broader not-for-profit environment would be considered an asset.
• Committed to upholding the organization's mission, values, and standards.

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