Director of Finance

Director of Finance

Location: Toronto, Ontario -onsite

Language: Strong written and spoken English communication skills required

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Opportunity

Are you a strategic finance leader who wants to make a meaningful impact? Our client, a well-established organization in the long-term care and non-profit sector, is seeking a Director of Finance to join its Senior Leadership Team. This is an opportunity to shape financial strategy while supporting quality care and services for seniors.

Reporting to the CEO, you'll oversee financial operations, guide organizational planning, and collaborate with leadership, employees, and the Board of Directors. Your expertise will help strengthen financial sustainability and support a workplace where people come first.

What's in it for You

• A purpose-driven environment where your work supports community well-being.
• A collaborative leadership team that values thoughtful decision-making.
• Opportunities to influence financial strategy and organizational growth.
• Exposure to finance, human resources, governance, and long-term care operations.

Your Responsibilities

• You'll lead financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and regulatory compliance.
• You'll oversee payroll, benefits, and financial administration for unionized and non-unionized employees.
• You'll collaborate with the CEO, Board, and departmental leaders on budgeting, forecasting, audits, and financial planning.
• You'll manage government funding requirements, charitable compliance, and financial reporting.
• You'll provide oversight of HR administration, WSIB, return-to-work programs, and organizational risk management.
• You'll enhance financial systems, policies, and processes to support operational efficiency.

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive financial administration experience, including senior-level responsibilities.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA or recognized legacy designation).
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in non-profit, healthcare, long-term care, or government-funded environments preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Great Plains and QHR payroll systems considered an asset.
• Excellent leadership, communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.

Note from the Hiring Manager

"We're looking for a collaborative financial leader who understands that strong financial decisions help us deliver exceptional care and build a stronger organization."

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