Senior Director, Finance and Operations

4 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada CANARIE Full time

About Us


CANARIE connects Canada to the world. Our programs equip researchers, students, and startups in Canada to excel on the global stage.


Together with our 13 provincial and territorial partners, we form Canada’s National Research and Education Network (NREN). This ultra-high-speed network connects Canada’s researchers, educators, and innovators to each other and to global data, technology, and colleagues.


To strengthen the security of Canada’s research and education sector, we collaborate with our partners in the NREN, government, academia, and the private sector to fund, implement, and support cybersecurity initiatives. We also provide identity management services to the academic community and boost Canada’s startups with cloud resources and expertise in emerging technologies.


Established in 1993, CANARIE is a non-profit corporation, with most of our funding provided by the Government of Canada.


Who We Are


We’re a small team of dedicated thinkers, innovators, and problem-solvers. Our team is positive, passionate, and collaborative.


We work with Canada’s higher-ed community, private sector, and government partners to ensure that Canada’s bright researchers and entrepreneurs benefit from the technologies and tools that are critical to their success. Together with our partners across the country, we work to ensure that Canada leads in research and innovation.


The Position: Senior Director, Finance and Operations


This is a full-time, permanent position that reports to the Chief Financial Officer. The Senior Director, Finance and Operations is a strategic leader who leads the evolution of CANARIE’s corporate services, including finance, procurement, financial systems, and program operations. The Senior Director, Finance and Operations is accountable for directing the evolution of the organization’s financial, procurement and program operations strategies and for the optimization of operational practices and processes to deliver reliable results with the highest accuracy and integrity.


Key Responsibilities


  • Provide leadership to staff, including ongoing coaching and staff development
  • Develop and maintain productive and positive working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve corporate objectives
  • Translate strategic corporate goals into team operational objectives and provide leadership for their successful implementation
  • Ensure that CANARIE’s finances are managed according to legislation, policies, funding agreements, and Canadian GAAP
  • Lead the evolution of CANARIE’s ERP and other operational tools
  • Develop financial strategies and facilitate the on-going evolution of CANARIE’s finance and corporate policies
  • Direct the evolution of CANARIE’s procurement policy and processes
  • Lead the development and implementation of organization-wide standards for operational management, including financial, procurement, contract management, and program operations
  • Direct the operational and financial aspects of CANARIE’s programs
  • Travel may occasionally be required
  • Other related duties and responsibilities, as required


The Ideal Candidate


To excel at CANARIE, you have a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively on teams and are also an energetic self-starter with the self-motivation to work independently. You have excellent oral and written communication skills, and can count time management, problem solving, and managing multiple priorities as your strengths. You also share a dedication to CANARIE’s core values: service, teamwork, inclusion, innovation, quality, and integrity.


Bilingualism is preferred.


What You Bring


Education and Experience


  • CPA designation in good standing
  • College diploma or university degree in business or a suitable combination of education, experience, or other relevant training
  • Minimum of 10 years of related and progressive work experience in senior finance and operational leadership roles
  • Experience leading corporate procurement systems is desirable
  • Skills
  • Exceptional leadership skills
  • Ability to analyze complex problems and guide solutions
  • Proven ability to develop and implement multi-year budgets and financial forecasts
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively with all levels in an organization
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to think critically and strategically
  • Ability to interpret and implement policies and procedures
  • Excellent ability to research, assess, source, and implement business solutions
  • Knowledge and experience with federal government grants and contributions and federal policy initiatives is desirable


Technical Proficiencies


  • Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
  • Working experience in ERP applications and related reporting tools
  • Working experience with procurement solutions is desirable
  • Working experience with contract management solutions is desirable


Come Work with Us


We are committed to employment equity and encourage anyone who can contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process. If this seems to be the right fit for you, please send a note and your resume to careers@canarie.ca, and include the position title in your subject line.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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