Director, Finance and Corporate Services

ABOUT US:

It is Canadian Mental Health Association – Calgary Region’s (CMHA Calgary) mission to be a leader in reducing the impact of mental illness and addiction in community. For more than 65 years, we have provided a person and family-centered integrated service model focused on early intervention and prevention of a mental health or substance use concern that delivers a measurable increase in community resiliency.

Our long-standing belief is that recovery is possible. Our recovery model focuses on wellness by shifting the emphasis from a narrow, limiting view of a diagnosis, towards empowering individuals, building their strengths, resiliency and hope for a meaningful life. This recovery is demonstrated in the advancement of Peer Support where individuals with personal experience of a mental health or substance use concern are trained to support others through shared understanding and hope.

We believe that we have an obligation and duty to provide a platform for advocacy and leadership in the community. We have a proven ability to engage, help organize, empower and support the community in building the capacity to understand and support those living with mental health and substance use challenges.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

As Calgary’s leading community mental health and addictions agency, CMHA Calgary helps Calgarians by reducing the impact of mental illness and addiction in our community. The Director, Finance and Corporate Administration will play a critical role in ensuring the organization’s success by overseeing all financial activities and providing guidance to the Executive Leadership Team and Senior Managers on future financial and corporate administration plans.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director, Finance and Corporate Services is responsible for the overall financial management and corporate administration of CMHA Calgary. This position oversees finance, accounting, facilities management, occupational health and safety, technology (IT, cybersecurity), privacy, and capital asset management.

The Director, Finance and Corporate Services provides structure and guidance to the Senior Managers and focuses on the future direction of finance for the organization, revenue generation, monitoring the current financial health of the organization and future oriented budgeting and forecasting for all areas of the organization.

The Director, Finance and Corporate Administration will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team and contribute to the overall strategic and operational planning and management of the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Executive Leadership

• Build trusting relationships with direct reports, and internal and external stakeholders at all levels by modelling thoughtful, authentic, and adaptive leadership
• Build an effective team of leaders through providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring
• Ensure that the performance management process is focused on the individual’s growth and is goal oriented
• Ensure succession planning processes and documentation are in place for areas of responsibility and supervision
• Demonstrate role-model behaviors that encourages a safe and wellness-oriented culture that is diverse, inclusive, equitable, engaging, and supports the vision and mission of CMHA.
• Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence along with appropriate situational and conscious leadership skillsets
• Participate as a member of the executive leadership team in the overall strategic and operational planning and management of the organization

Financial Accounting, Budgeting and Reporting

• Develop and oversee CMHA Calgary’s financial strategy, including investment and revenue generation, increasing revenue for the organization year over year
• Build and maintain a variety of financial models that tracks cost/benefit/ROI analysis
• Oversee the preparation of all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with the Board of Directors, Finance and Audit Committee and the external auditors, as necessary
• Manage the cash flow and prepare cash flow forecast in accordance with policy
• Assist the Executive Director and Finance and Audit Committee with financial reporting as required at board meetings and the annual general meetings
• Assist program directors and program managers with the preparation of budgets and funding applications
• Develop a financial delegation of authority matrix for Directors and Managers
• Develop and oversee the effective communication of timely and accurate financial statements and report back in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Review monthly results and implement monthly variance reporting vs. budget with leadership team, and advice on improvement
• Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization are met
• Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation and prepare the annual budget in consultation with the Executive Director and Finance and Audit Committee as appropriate
• Participate in strategic planning and annual operations/implementation planning
• Prepare annual charitable return in a timely manner as appropriate
• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures, and sound internal control
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation

Facilities and Capital Asset Management

• Develop and maintain an effective collaborative housing strategy
• Oversees short-term/long-term planning of facilities including inventory, assessment, acquisition, allocation, development, and implementation
• Ensure main office, group home property management and housing strategy is managed responsibly through tracking and analyzing facilities data
• Develop and oversee capital maintenance plans for owned assets

Health & Safety and Risk Management

• Collaborate with Human Resources and provide leadership to the Senior Manager, Corporate Services and OHS to ensure the efficient day-to-day running of Health & Safety.
• Develop and monitor risk management policies and procedures to ensure that program and organizational risks are minimized.
• Advise the organisation’s leadership on appropriate insurance coverage for the organization at the Board of Directors.
• Oversee the management of all leases, contracts, and other financial commitments.
• Monitor all legislation and regulations on professional certification to ensure that the organization is compliant.

Technology and Privacy

• Oversee the Information Technology and Cybersecurity function by providing direction and coordination to organization-wide technology planning and utilization.
• Align and prioritize IT goals and projects with organizational objectives and strategies.
• Ensure a secure IT infrastructure for the effective delivery of IT services across the organization without interruptions.
• As CMHA’s Privacy Officer, maintain confidentiality of all client information in accordance with appropriate legislation, including Health Information Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a non-profit leadership role overseeing finance, administration, and corporate services
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or relevant field. Master’s degree preferred
• Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) or other relevant accreditations
• Commitment to the highest standard of integrity and professional conduct
• Working knowledge of GAAP, audits, and other regulatory requirements in the financial field.
• Strong Knowledge in human resources, occupational health and safety, technology, IT, cybersecurity, privacy, and capital asset management
• Knowledge and understanding of the not-for-profit sector.
• Strong project management skills.
• Demonstrated competence in verbal, written and computer-based communication styles.
• Demonstrated success in leading a high performing team through effective coaching and mentoring.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and manage teams, inspire others, as well as interact effectively with peers and senior leaders
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to design and implement

How To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply with a cover letter and resume by email to careers@cmha.calgary.ab.ca. Please indicate “Director, Finance and Corporate Service” in the subject line of your email. The position posting will close at 6:00 pm on June 21, 2024.

All applicants will receive a personalized response and candidates under consideration will be contacted directly. Please be advised that applications will be monitored daily, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply as CMHA Calgary is committed to offering a diverse and safe workspace free from discrimination. All applicants are considered regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and religious beliefs.