Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid | Full Benefits
Toronto, ON
HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE
Behind every life-changing mission is an organization built to sustain it - through sound financial stewardship, disciplined operations, thoughtful systems, and leaders who can turn information into insight.
As Ve'ahavta continues to grow, we are seeking a Director of Finance & Operations to strengthen the financial and operational foundations that support our mission and enable our future.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced CPA and operational leader who enjoys building systems, improving processes, leveraging technology, and helping organizations make better decisions.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and working closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and leadership team, you'll play a critical role in ensuring Ve'ahavta remains financially strong, operationally effective, and strategically positioned for continued growth and impact.
You'll oversee finance, operations, facilities, technology, data governance, compliance, and risk management while providing the analysis and decision support that helps leadership navigate opportunities and challenges with confidence.
If you're a strategic thinker who enjoys transforming complexity into clarity and believes strong financial leadership is essential to creating meaningful social impact, we'd love to meet you.
WHY JOIN VE'AHAVTA?
Lead and Build
This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape how Ve'ahavta manages its finances, operations, technology, and business systems. You'll have the autonomy to improve processes, introduce new tools, strengthen reporting, and help build the infrastructure that supports organizational growth.
Strategic Influence
Partner closely with the COO, CEO, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors, providing the financial insight and operational expertise that help guide important organizational decisions.
Continuous Improvement
Bring fresh thinking to organizational systems, reporting, technology, and workflow design. Your ideas and recommendations will have a direct impact on how the organization operates and grows.
Award-Winning Workplace Culture
Join a workplace recognized as a Non-Profit Employer of Choice in 2023, 2024, and 2025, where people are supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow.
Flexibility & Wellness
- Hybrid work model
- Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Benefits
- Wellness Spending Account
- Generous paid vacation
- Office closures for statutory and Jewish holidays
- Professional development funding
THE OPPORTUNITY
This role is ideal for an experienced finance and operations leader who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution. You'll oversee the organization's finance function while leading operational systems, facilities, technology, compliance, and business process improvement.
Success in this role will come from your ability to transform financial and operational information into meaningful insight, build strong partnerships across departments, and continuously improve the systems and processes that support organizational effectiveness.
You will thrive if you enjoy working in a collaborative environment, solving problems, and helping leaders make informed decisions that maximize both impact and sustainability.
What Success Looks Like in Your First 12 Months
By the end of your first year, you'll have:
- Developed meaningful financial and operational dashboards that provide leaders across the organization with timely, actionable information for decision-making.
- Strengthened budgeting, forecasting, and departmental performance reporting processes, creating greater accountability and visibility into organizational performance.
- Improved the quality, consistency, and accessibility of management reporting for the Executive Team, Finance Committee, Board, and operational leaders.
- Identified and implemented opportunities for automation and process improvement, reducing reliance on manual processes and improving efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness.
- Strengthened the integration, governance, and reliability of financial, donor, and operational data systems.
- Enhanced internal controls, compliance practices, audit readiness, and risk management processes.
- Built strong working relationships with leaders across the organization, becoming a trusted advisor who helps translate financial information into practical operational decisions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Finance & Organizational Decision Support
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, target setting, and organizational performance analysis.
- Develop dashboards, reporting frameworks, and performance measures that support informed decision-making across the organization.
- Partner with departmental leaders on planning, forecasting, resource allocation, and performance management.
- Translate financial and operational data into actionable insights and recommendations for leadership.
- Support the CEO, COO, Board of Directors, and Finance Committee through high-quality reporting and analysis.
Financial Management & Compliance
- Oversee financial reporting, treasury management, cash-flow planning, banking relationships, and monthly financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with CRA requirements, charitable regulations, payroll remittances, GST/HST obligations, and other statutory requirements.
- Support reporting requirements for government grants, contracts, and funding agreements.
- Provide oversight to the contracted bookkeeping team and maintain the integrity of financial systems and reporting structures.
- Lead annual audit preparation and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
Data Governance, Systems & Technology
- Lead the organization's data governance framework and safeguard the integrity of financial, donor, and operational data.
- Translate system capabilities into practical workflows, controls, reporting structures, and business processes.
- Improve system utilization, reduce manual processes, and identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiencies.
- Oversee reporting tools, dashboards, and technology solutions that support organizational effectiveness and decision-making.
- Manage external technology vendors and support the ongoing evolution of operational systems.
Operations, Risk & Facilities
- Oversee day-to-day operations and facilities management, supported by the Office Manager.
- Ensure organizational facilities remain safe, secure, compliant, and well-maintained.
- Manage vendor relationships, contracts, insurance, and operational risk mitigation activities.
- Strengthen internal controls, compliance practices, and organizational policies.
- Support governance activities through reporting, compliance, and Board materials.
Team Leadership
- Supervise and support the Office Manager through coaching, goal setting, and performance management.
- Provide functional oversight to the contracted bookkeeping team.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with Human Resources on recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee development initiatives as required.
IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
- CPA designation required.
- 7+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, ideally within the charitable, nonprofit, or broader public-benefit sector.
- Demonstrated success leading budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, treasury management, compliance, and audit functions.
- Strong understanding of CRA requirements for registered charities, government funding compliance, and nonprofit financial management.
- Experience developing dashboards, reporting frameworks, forecasting models, and performance measurement tools.
- Demonstrated success improving financial systems, operational workflows, reporting processes, and organizational effectiveness.
- Experience implementing technology solutions, automation initiatives, and managing external vendors.
- Proven ability to build collaborative relationships and influence decision-making across departments.
- Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to non-financial audiences.
- Strong analytical, communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Personal values aligned with Ve'ahavta's mission and vision.
Additional Assets
- Experience working within the charitable or nonprofit sector.
- Experience supporting Board and Finance Committee governance processes.
- Experience with CRM, ERP, reporting, business intelligence, or dashboarding platforms.
- Familiarity with AI-enabled tools that improve operational efficiency and reporting.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Annual Salary: $115,000 – $130,000, commensurate with experience.
We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
As a Jewish organization with a diverse and inclusive team from all faiths and backgrounds, Ve'ahavta stands proudly in our values of respect, inclusivity, responsibility, and empathy. We believe that everyone brings unique perspectives and talents that enrich our organization and the community we serve. We welcome applicants of all faiths, backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, races, and ages.
This role is for an existing vacancy.
Ve'ahavta does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make or inform hiring decisions.