Job Title: Vice President, Finance/Chief Financial Officer
Status: Full Time, Permanent
Union: N/A; Non-Union Position
Location: Head Office; 3 Concorde Gate Suite 200, Toronto
Schedule: 40 Hours per week. Monday to Friday
Department: Finance
Supervisor: Chief Executive Officer
Salary Range: $125,000.00-$149,000.00
The Role:
Bellwoods is seeking a Vice President, Finance/Chief Financial Officer to join our Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate has an appreciation of accuracy and superior written and verbal communication skills. The Vice President, Finance/Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for financial planning and budgeting control for the organization. The Vice President, Finance/Chief Financial Officer will ensure that the policies of the Chief Executive Officer, Board and relevant funding agencies are adhered to with respect to all operational activities. The Vice President, Finance/Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for direct supervision of the Finance team ensuring that they perform effectively and efficiently in keeping with the overall objectives of Bellwoods. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Vice President, Finance/Chief Financial Officer will contribute to the planning and policy making process.
Responsibilities:
- Participates in agency’s long-range strategic planning process including, but not limited to, financial strategic planning.
- Prepares alternative financial scenarios for decision making process.
- Responsible for research, analysis and development of recommendations for special projects and/or programs for the Board, its Committees and the Chief Executive Officer.
- Assists in preparation of Committee and Board Reports including evaluation of statistical and narrative reports.
- Reviews and updates policy and procedure documentation in areas involving finance or other areas within scope of responsibility.
- Responsible for leadership, direction and performance of specific corporate areas: finance, accounting, computer-related systems, purchasing, property management and overall information systems.
- Ensures quality outcomes and processes in areas of responsibility.
- Assists agency quality improvement activity.
- Serves as professional advisor to the organization.
- Responsible for overall financial and accounting functions in the agency including insurance, financial reporting and planning, interpretation of provincial Ministry budget policies, internal controls and coordination of the year-end audit and Charitable Tax Returns.
- Responsible for payroll operations and pension submissions.
- Prepares and monitors budgets for all services, programs and administration according to funding guidelines.
- Monitors investments and manages surplus cash flows.
- Coordinates review and analysis of leases, contracts, government inspections, information systems.
- Participates on relevant agency committees.
- Responsible for maintaining and upgrading the computer system which includes, general ledger, administrative and financial records and other information which may be added from time to time.
- Supervision of the Accounting and Payroll management staff including hiring, firing, discipline and performance appraisals.
Requirements:
- Bellwoods is a service provider covered under the Home Care and Community Services Act. The successful applicant is required to provide proof of the three dose COVID-19 vaccine.
- Possess strong, effective leadership skills and commitment to ongoing development and support of self and team.
- Applicants must declare whether a) a family member is assigned to work at the same physical location and/or b) whether the position will be reporting to a family member as outlined in HR Policy, Restrictions- Family Members (HR-B4-01).
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Post-secondary Degree or diploma in Business Administration, or Finance or Accounting is required
- Professional Accounting designation, required
- 10 years of related experience in finance and accounting
- Comprehensive understanding of and demonstrated ability to prepare financial reporting and budget process for public sector organizations
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills – able to utilize related computer software
- Knowledge of related government ministry operations and related legislation
- Ability to prepare and review budget documents
- Demonstrated understanding of and ability to motivate others towards achieving the organization’s goals and objectives consistent with our client centred philosophy towards independent living
Bellwoods is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices for applicants with accessibility needs in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.