Senior Financial Director, Perimeter Institute
2 weeks ago
About the Role:
The Senior Financial Director, Perimeter Institute is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the institute. This includes budgeting, financial planning, analysis, reporting, internal controls, and grant management.
This role partners closely with program and business unit leaders to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making that informs decisions of the executive leadership team, the Finance Committee, and the Board of Directors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Budget Development and Planning: Lead the annual budgeting process, driving timelines and deadlines while working with business unit leaders to develop comprehensive and accurate budgets aligned with organizational goals.
- Financial Analysis and Reporting: Conduct quarterly variance analysis, investigating deviations from budgets and forecasts, providing insights, resolving queries, and suggesting improvements for business unit leaders.
- Systems Management and Internal Controls: Take a proactive leadership role in directing changes to existing financial systems and implementing new cutting-edge solutions to drive organizational efficiencies, enhance user experience, and streamline processes.
- Donor and Grant Reporting: Manage the grant accounting process, ensuring proper expenditure tracking, accurate reporting, and strict adherence to all funding requirements and compliance regulations.
- People Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of financial analysts, providing guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities.
Requirements:
- Completed postsecondary degree or diploma in finance or accounting, and holding a valid CPA certification.
- Strong understanding of non-profit accounting principles and compliance.
- A minimum of eight (8) years related experience in a similar role with at least three (3) years of leadership and staff management experience.
What We Offer:
Perimeter Institute is committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Perimeter Institute provides support throughout the application process for applicants with disabilities. We work with you to understand the impact of your disability to appropriately accommodate you during the application/interview process. Please contact for assistance.
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