FINANCE DIRECTOR, ONTARIO NATURE

Position: Finance Director

Organization: Ontario Nature

Employee Location: Ontario (work remotely from any location in Ontario)

Salary Range $115,000-$140,000 (commensurate with experience) plus a Comprehensive Benefits Program and RRSP Match

This position may work remotely from any location within Ontario understanding there are times when working from the Toronto office will be required along with attendance at board meetings, workshops and staff gatherings both within and outside of the GTA.

Ontario Nature is a charitable organization dedicated to protecting wild species and wild spaces through conservation, education and public engagement. We represent 9,500 members, 130,000 supporters and 150 member groups throughout the province. We are there wherever and whenever nature needs us most.

Ontario Nature operates with an annual budget of approximately $5 million, supported by a combination of donations, bequests, grants and other income. The organization is entering a new phase with a focus on strengthening financial sustainability, operational effectiveness and long-term impact. Our newly launched strategic plan charts the course for Ontario Nature’s centennial anniversary. You can find the Annual Report here

Key Responsibilities

- Lead all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow management, payroll oversight and financial controls
- Oversee the annual audit process and ensure compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements
- Support the Executive Director and Board with transparent, timely financial insights and strategic recommendations
- Develop and strengthen financial systems, processes and internal controls
- Provide oversight of grants, restricted funding, bequests, estates, fund accounting,



and related compliance and reporting requirements
- Manage and mentor finance staff
- Contribute to organizational planning and decision-making as a member of the leadership team
- Partner with program and development teams to improve financial planning, align budgets with funding strategies, and distinguish secured revenue from funding pipelines
- Develop financial dashboards and performance reporting that connect resources, financial health, and conservation outcomes for leadership and the Board
- Oversee financial risk management, organizational insurance programs and related policies that support organizational resilience

Key Priorities (First 6-12 months)

- Lead mission-driven financial intelligence
- Build strategic forecasting and decision support
- Support organizational resilience through evidence-based financial planning
- Strengthen financial storytelling and reporting
- Ensure operational excellence and continuity

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

- Significant senior finance experience leading all financial functions
- CPA designation (or equivalent) strongly preferred
- Experience in nonprofit, charitable or public sector organizations is strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory requirements applicable to charities and nonprofits
- Experience leading financial systems implementation, innovating financial practices and process transformation initiatives is strongly preferred




- Experience leading and supporting a small team
- Proven experience with budgeting, audit and Board-level reporting
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with teams such as Development and Operations to align financial strategy with organizational goals and revenue growth

Capabilities

- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights that inform strategic and operational decisions
- Hands-on and adaptable, with comfort operating in a lean environment
- Ability to communicate financial performance through clear, compelling narratives, tailored to Board members, donors and non-financial individuals
- High level of integrity, judgement and attention to detail

Leadership & Fit

- Collaborative leadership style
- Alignment with Ontario Nature’s mission and values
- Ability to build trust and credibility quickly with internal and external stakeholders

August 6, 2026

Ontario Nature is committed to workplace equity and welcomes applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of communities we serve. We encourage applications from people who are Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, persons with disabilities and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

We are committed to inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment, selection processes and work environments in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Requests for disability‑related accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

This search is being conducted on behalf of Ontario Nature by crawfordconnect, a search firm specializing in recruiting for Canada’s non‑profit sector.

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