Director, Finance and Corporate Services

AWARD-WINNING CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH ORGANIZATION IN TORONTO

Our client is an award-winning, multi-service, community unionized not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals, children and families. The organization is committed to nurturing empowerment, independence and growth, working collaboratively as a multidisciplinary team with community partners to provide holistic programs and support that respond to mental health, education and transitional needs. Their programs are critical in the broader community to support families, young women and their children.

Are you passionate about helping families and children thrive?

The Pod Group is partnering with this organization to place an impactful and strategic leader to fulfill the role of the Director, Finance and Corporate Services.

WHY YOUR ROLE MATTERS

The Director, Finance and Corporate Services plays a key strategic role by providing leadership to the finance, IT, facilities management and administration. You will lead the team to focus on the long-term planning and implementation of the strategic plan.

The Director, Finance and Corporate Services will act as the CEO in their absence. This is an amazing opportunity to support your local community Be a change agent in elevating and modernizing the financial and corporate functions of the organization to bring the organization to the next level.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

A) Financial Leadership:

• Elevate the finance and facilities team to be customer service-oriented and client-centred to support internal departments with their needs.
• Modernize and automate systems and bring the organization to the next level, leading the team through change management.
• Participate as ex-officio member of the Board's Finance and Audit Committee. Ensure quarterly financial statements and balance sheets are prepared for the Finance and Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.
• Work with the CEO, Finance Manager and management team to proactively mitigate financial and legal risks to the organization and its board members.
• Provide proactive, timely, transparent and in-depth financial analysis to enhance the organization's leaderships and operations, including forecasting, reporting and monitoring the achievement of funding goals.
• Ensure reporting to funding sources is proactively and effectively completed by management staff and provides timely, accurate and clear reports to funders and donors.
• Responsible for overseeing, negotiating and reviewing of legal contracts with external providers, and make appropriate recommendation to the CEO to ensure risk mitigation.
• Manage investments as per established policies and procedures.
• In collaboration with the Manager, People and Culture, recommend broad policy initiatives in areas such as privacy, compensation levels for the consideration of the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Develop and oversee the annual audit.

B)   Payroll:

• In collaboration with the Manager, People and Culture, ensure the consistent implementation of the Collective Agreement and HR policies and procedures, and compliance with labour and payroll legislation.
• Ensures timely, efficient and accurate payroll processing, with strong internal control.

 C)   Administration:

• Collaborate with Director of Resource Development and ensure up-to-date data and reports.
• Act as the Privacy Officer. Lead administrative staff in day-to-day operations and streamline administrative processes to optimize efficiency.

D)  Information and Technology:

• Provide leadership to the Information and Technology team. Collaborate with IT personnel resources internally and externally to ensure the availability and security of technology resources.
• Develop Information Technology plans, budgets and liaise with Third Party Vendor. Ensure IT support to all employees and IT troubleshooting, diagnosis and resolution of IT problems.

E)  Building and Maintenance:

• Provide leadership to the Facilities team and ensure facilities staff and vendors maintain a safe, clean, and functional environment.
• Plan, implement, supervise, and review procedures to ensure a high standard of property management and maintenance. Issue tenders to contractors and make recommendations with regard to selection.
• Ensure the collection of rent and assessing damage and related charges to rental units.

F)  Agency Developments:

• Assist Committees of the Board, as required, to identify issues and to make recommendations with regard to the planning and development of agency services.
• Maintain and further liaison with relevant agencies, government, funders and the United Church as required.

G)  Staff Team Growth and Development:

• Hire, orient, train, supervise and motivate staff in the Finance and Corporate Services team. Conduct annual performance reviews and hold management staff accountable for team performance results.
• Ensure appropriate interpretation and compliance with the collective agreement.

I)  Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• University degree in finance, business administration, or a related field; CPA designation is required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior finance managerial or similar role, including at least 3 years with a non-profit organization and staff supervision.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in financial management, in particular in the development, monitoring and reporting on the financial status of the organization and programs.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. Proven ability to supervise and mentor staff and engage staff members.
• Excellent relationship-building and presentation skills to work with a board of directors and provide client-centered support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong financial acumen and knowledge of accounting principles. Excellent knowledge of accounting procedures and protocols, budget administration and financial forecasting, analysis and reporting.
• Demonstrated expertise in facilities management and IT to think strategically.
• Expertise in complex problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently with a demonstrated ability to problem-solve.
• Proficiency with computerized financial systems, and knowledge of databases and payroll systems.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EDIB

The success of an organization stems from a team that is aligned with its mission and vision, where decisions are made in the best interests of the clients they serve and the marginalized and vulnerable populations across our communities. Through this effort, all team members embrace their roles in the organization with respect and dignity for all stakeholders. Through these partnerships, everyone is focused on ensuring a commitment and responsibility toward anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, diversity, inclusivity, and belonging.

OUR PARTNERSHIP - THE POD GROUP

The Pod Group (PG) connects candidates with amazing career opportunities in Ontario We collaborate extensively with not-for-profit and community-based organizations, including health, social services, developmental, housing, mental health, and community health care.

We promote a unique candidate experience that integrates equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in our engagement with candidates. Our recruitment strategy focuses on learning more about your career goals and aligning your passion with mission-driven work.

We thank you for your interest in applying