Director of Finance

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.

* Lead the annual budgeting and business planning process in collaboration with the CEO
* Oversee financial reporting, cash flow analysis, reserve accounts and budget monitoring. Page 2 of 3
* 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.

**Education/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 experience in an office setting 
* Experience with annual financial audit 
* Experience working with Xero accounting software 
* Experience using payroll processing software 
* Experience with cash flow analysis, budget analysis and bank reconciliations.

**Knowledge:**

* Knowledge of accounting standards for non-profit organizations 
* Working knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook

**Abilities and Skills:** 

* Ability to make timely and effective decisions in a fast paced and continuously changing environment 
* Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines 
* Ability to think things through 
* Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with others 
* Ability to listen, negotiate and problem solve 
* Ability to be a team player to achieve results 
* Interact with all individuals in a respectful and equitable manner

**Asset Qualifications: Experience:** 

* Experience working in unionized environment 
* Experience with Long-Term Care/Health Care administration 
* Experience in employee supervision and team leadership

_**The successful candidate is required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment.**_

* 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.