Director of Finance and Human Resources

Job Description COMPANY DESCRIPTION : An established organization in the education sector, recognized for its structured, people-centered environment and commitment to excellence. It values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, operating with well-defined processes and stable management.JOB DESCRIPTION : We are seeking a Director of Finance and Human Resources who will advance the school’s strategic objectives by leading in a range of important financial and HR initiatives to improve the school's position. In addition, the Director of Finance and Human Resources will support senior leadership with a number of strategic endeavors. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Reporting to the Executive Director of Operations, the Director of Finance and Human Resources will be responsible for the following functions:Financial Statements and Variance Analysis: Prepare and present quarterly financial statements with clear variance analysis, including KPIs, to be presented to the Finance Committee;Budget: Collaborate with senior leadership to develop annual budgets and long-term financial plans (5-year and 10-year budget projections). Identify inefficiencies and propose strategic solutions. Contribute to long-term financial strategies;Year-End and Audit: Manage year-end processes and audit, including account reconciliation and continuity schedules. Complete and submit required government filings (TRAFEP, CRA charity return, Revenue Quebec);Financial Aid: Administer the financial aid process, including analysis of applications, communication with applicants, third-party analysis and database management. Participate as member of the Financial Aid Committee to support financial aid appeal decisions and implement strategic financial aid policies;Finance and HR Team: Manage the Finance and HR departments including the approbation of invoices, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and disbursements. Ensure timely payroll processing, compliance with government reporting, and management of employee records;HR Functions: Support strategic development by working with senior leadership on policies, procedures, and workplace planning. Manage the full suite of employee benefits (group insurance, EAP, telemedicine, and pension). Draft and finalize employment contracts.ProfilQUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA designation strongly preferred;Minimum 10 years of accounting experience;Strong bilingual proficiency in English and French, both spoken and written;Exceptional attention to details and adherence to accounting standards;Excellent interpersonal and project management skills;Proven leadership and team management capabilities;Ability to meet tight deadlines and adapt work hours for special responsibilities;High computer skills are required; proficiency in macros and Power BI is strongly preferred.Informations contractuellesWORK CONDITIONS : Full time, permanent position;35 hours a week, could be more depending on prioritiesSalary base of 110 000$ to 150 000$ base / yearlyMinimum 6 weeks vacation (holidays, Spring Break, plus 2 weeks extra during the year)Pension: RRPE (managerial pension plan via Retraite Québec), portable across government/educational institutions.Insurance: Standard group insurance fully covered by the school.Other perks: Occasional remote possible, Telemedicine fully paid by the school; new gym on-site; parking available.Note : The masculine is used to lighten the text without prejudice to the feminine form. ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS ROLE? Contact the assigned recruiter (see at the top right of the page) 514.842.7846Check the contact information of our team here. RequirementsCOMPÉTENCES RECHERCHÉES : Compétences essentielles Leadership humain, bienveillant et rassembleur; Vision stratégique, sens de l’organisation et capacité d’adaptation; Aptitudes marquées en gestion du changement et redressement organisationnel; Compétences reconnues en planification, gestion financière et gouvernance; Communication claire, transparente, posture collaborative et proactive. Qualifications requises: Au moins 3 ansd'expérience en tant que Direction Générale. BAC en administration ou éducation ou pédagogie ou tout autre domaine connexe;ou expérience pertinente; Cinq (5) à huit (8) ans d’expérience significative dans un poste de gestion au sein d’un organisme à but non lucratif, d’un service de garde et/ou d’un milieu en éducation avec gestion budgétaire et expérience en milieu syndiqué; Certificat d’empêchements et cours de premiers soins valides (ou à être obtenu dans les 90 jours suivant l’entrée en poste). Connaissances particulières: Connaissance du milieu de la petite enfance et de la Loi sur les services de garde éducatifs (un atout); Maîtrise du français oral et écrit; Excellente connaissance de la suite Microsoft Office; Bonne connaissance d'Amisgest (un atout); Bonne connaissance des programmes pédagogiques courants dont «Accueillir la petite enfance», «Gazelle et Potiron» (un atout); Expérience à collaborer avec un conseil d’administration. Atouts recherchés Intérêt ou expérience avec une approche pédagogique axée sur la nature (un atout); Connaissance des mécanismes de subventions et développement de partenariats; Excellente maîtrise des enjeux, normes et réglementations du réseau des CPE (un atout).