About Us
Villa Acadienne and Villa d’la Baie are long-term care facilities committed to providing high-quality, resident-centred care while celebrating our Acadian culture and community.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Director of Finance to lead our financial operations, support organizational decision-making and contribute to the long-term success of our facilities. This is an opportunity to bring your financial expertise to a meaningful leadership role where your work helps support our residents, staff and community.
About the Role
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Director of Finance oversees financial operations, budgeting, reporting, payroll and audit coordination while providing leadership to the Business Office team. Working closely with the CEO and Board of Directors, this position plays an important role in maintaining financial accountability and supporting the organization's future planning.
Join Our Team!
At Villa Acadienne, you can put your financial expertise to work in a role that combines professional leadership with a meaningful contribution to your community.
We offer:
- Competitive salary: Competitive compensation reflective of the successful candidate’s skills, knowledge, and experience
- Benefits package, pension plan, vacation and paid leave
- Work-life balance
- Professional opportunity: Work directly with organizational leadership and contribute to financial planning and decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the annual budgeting and business planning process in collaboration with the CEO.
- Oversee financial reporting, cash flow analysis, reserve accounts and budget monitoring.
- Ensure accurate financial records, bank reconciliations, vendor payments and trust account administration.
- Oversee payroll processes, resolve discrepancies and coordinate Records of Employment, T4s and required government remittances.
- Collaborate with external auditors throughout the annual financial audit.
- Prepare year-to-date financial reports and updates for the Board of Directors.
- Provide leadership, guidance and direct supervision to Business Office staff.
- Support residents and their families with billing inquiries and financial concerns.
- Investigate and resolve financial or administrative issues through sound judgment and problem-solving.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO.
Key Qualifications and Skills
We are looking for someone who combines strong financial knowledge with leadership, sound judgment and the ability to build positive working relationships.
Education and Professional Designation:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or commerce with a concentration in accounting
- Preference given to candidates with a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or individuals working towards an accounting designation
Experience:
- Minimum of three to five years of experience in an office setting.
- Experience with annual financial audits.
- Experience with cash flow analysis, budget analysis and bank reconciliations.
- Experience with payroll processing software.
- Experience with Xero accounting software.
Knowledge and Abilities:
- Knowledge of accounting standards for non-profit organizations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Effective decision-making, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with leadership, staff, residents and families.
- A respectful, professional and team-oriented approach.
Assets:
- Experience working in a unionized environment
- Experience with Long-Term Care/Health Care administration
- Experience in employee supervision, team leadership or financial management
