VP Finance

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer/Finance Director to lead and grow the financial function for a well-established NPO. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, strategic financial planning, and robust governance.

The successful candidate will oversee reporting, budgeting, auditing coordination, and cross-functional collaboration across the organization.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required; minimum 10 years of progressive financial leadership.
• Strong skills in financial planning, budgeting, and GAAP reporting.
• Experience leading finance teams and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and delivery of financial reports, forecasts, and analyses.
• Lead annual budgeting and multi-year financial planning.
• Develop KPI dashboards and financial models to drive decisions.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and reporting.
• Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors.
• Identify improvements to financial systems and processes.
• Mentor and develop the finance team.
• Collaborate with departments to support planning and resource allocation.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

KPIs & dashboards

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

About Our Client We are working with a well established NPO organization. This is a hands-on environment where everyone rolls up their sleeves.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis: Oversee the preparation and delivery of financial reports, forecasts, and analyses to support informed decision-making by senior leadership.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and multi-year financial planning, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and priorities.
• Financial Performance Management: Develop and maintain financial models, key performance indicators (KPIs), and reporting dashboards to monitor performance and support resource allocation.
• Financial Operations & Reporting: Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable financial reporting.
• Audit & Financial Governance: Coordinate the annual external audit process and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors. Oversee financial reporting and audit-related activities for affiliated entities, as required.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to financial systems, processes, and digital tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and the quality of financial information.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop the finance team, strengthening individual capabilities, leadership effectiveness, and overall team performance.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with departments across the organization to support operational planning, financial forecasting, and effective resource allocation.

Qualifications

The successful applicant must be a designated CPA, with a minimum of 10 years of progressive.

AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.

The posted salary range reflects expected compensation for this role in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications and may fall anywhere within the range.