Director of Finance

Thresholds Homes and Supports Inc. is a community-based agency that promotes recovery and improved quality of life for people who are experiencing mental health and substance use issues by providing affordable housing and individualized, flexible support services through our wide-ranging programs offered throughout Waterloo Region and Wellington County. Our staff are committed and passionate about what they do, and take pride in the difference they make in our community. Our values include 
PERSON-CENTERED, ANTI-OPPRESSIVE
 and 
PARTNERSHIP FOCUSED
. We also take time to recognize each other and have fun

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

As the Director of Finance you will join the Senior Management Team to assume responsibility for the finance functions of the agency.

Pay Range:
97,044 to 113,885 per year

Hybrid work schedule

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), you are a leader who energizes others, keeping people focused on purpose and vision with contagious positivity. Your experience in finance as they pertain to health care funding and skills in balancing programming, compliance, controls and accounting are evidence of your proven ability to develop improved service standards. Leading a small team, you foster operational efficiency while ensuring financial and reporting requirements are met. Financial planning and preparation of financial statements, budget and annual audit coordination, recommending internal controls, developing and implementing financial and risk policies and procedures, and coaching agency leaders in financials are your forte.

With a strategic focus and the ability to see opportunity, you lead and support business analysis related to new initiatives and special projects. You bring experience and knowledge in project management, grant application, OHRS and MIS TB, AIR/ARR, Yardi, MS Great Plains and procurement. Your professional presentation and coaching style encourage and support staff and managers across the agency to work in alignment and in a synchronized fashion with the overall agency strategy.

Along with your CGA, CMA, or CA designation, you have a minimum of five to seven years in financial management complemented with previous supervisory experience. Your experience allows you to demonstrate ability to provide financial leadership, manage budgets, oversee accounting functions, and payroll infrastructure. Your strong knowledge of applicable related legislation and familiarity with reporting standards make you the ideal candidate. Advanced proficiency with accounting systems and software (i.e. Excel, Great Plains) software is required. Your professional and supportive demeanor along with your communication skills will continue to support our team environment. High ethical standards and a demonstrated commitment to ensuring the credibility and reputation of the organization are also required. You must have a valid driver's license and have access to an insured vehicle, and the ability to provide a current and satisfactory Police Record Check.

Thresholds Homes and Supports Inc. will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants under the Human Rights Code in all parts of the hiring process. If you are understanding and sensitive to the needs of individuals experiencing serious mental health issues, with philosophy and values compatible with our organization, please send your cover letter and resume noting in the subject line "Director of Finance" to:

Thresholds Homes and Supports welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Equity Statement

Thresholds Homes and Supports is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Thresholds Homes and Supports, Head Office location, is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River.

The Agency values the diverse and intersectional identities of its employees and community partners and people we serve. The Agency regards equity and diversity as an integral part of excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees and for all those we serve. Thresholds Homes and Supports seeks applicants who embrace our values. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who are from equity deserving communities, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.