Job Description

Finance Director, non-profit Community Impact & Team Leadership
Contract to a potential permanent hire
Are you a purpose-driven accounting professional who thrives on collaboration, leadership, and making a real difference in your community? Join our dedicated team and help shape the financial foundation that supports programs changing lives every day.
As our Finance Director, you'll do more than balance books - you'll be part of a passionate leadership team working together to deliver essential community services. You'll bring your expertise, insight, and care to ensure our organization remains financially strong, transparent, and ready to grow.

• $80-85,000 temp to potential hire
• Permanent $90,000 or higher
• 8:30-4:30 Monday- Friday (1x week WFH)
• 350 employees, 4 reports on the finance team
• Term length, 3-4 months with potential of extension and/or hire
• Immediate start needed
• North Kildonan
• Smart/Semi-Casual dress code

What You'll Do

• Lead the agency's budgeting process, engaging with managers to plan, analyze, and monitor financial performance.
• Prepare and present consolidated budgets and monthly financial statements that help guide strategic decisions.
• Manage accounting operations including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general accounting in alignment with GAAP standards.
• Supervise and mentor a team of accounting staff, fostering collaboration, accuracy, and professional growth.
• Oversee funding reports, audits, and financial submissions to ensure compliance with all regulatory and funder requirements.
• Review, recommend, and implement financial policies to strengthen internal controls and transparency.
• Coordinate the annual audit process and ensure timely completion of auditor recommendations.
• Oversee payroll administration and act as the agency's representative in matters of payroll policy, compliance, and reporting.
• Conduct annual insurance and risk management reviews, ensuring the organization remains well-protected and cost-efficient.
• Build strong working relationships across departments and with external partners, funders, and government representatives.

What You Bring

• A BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance, or related field and CPA designation (required).
• Minimum 5 years of senior-level accounting/payroll experience, ideally within a non-profit environment.
• Proven ability to manage financial control, analysis, investment, and budgeting with accuracy and insight.
• Experience leading teams and creating an environment of trust, collaboration, and mutual respect.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with a talent for engaging others in financial stewardship.
• A proactive mindset - you identify opportunities, solve problems, and take initiative.
• Proficiency with financial systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft applications.

Why Join Us
This is more than an accounting role - it's an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization that values teamwork, compassion, and community impact. You'll collaborate with people who care deeply about making a difference, and your expertise will help ensure we can continue doing what we do best - serving our community.
If you're ready to use your financial leadership skills to build stronger teams, strengthen our mission, and create lasting change, we'd love to hear from you.
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Staffmax Staffing & Recruiting
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