Helmets to Hardhats Canada • Ottawa, Ontario • Full-Time | Permanent • In-Office (5 Days per Week)
Helmets to Hardhats Canada is a national nonprofit organization connecting transitioning Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, and reservists with meaningful careers in Canada’s unionized construction industry.
With a team of 12 staff and approximately $3 million in annual revenue, Helmets to Hardhats Canada is entering a new phase of growth. The Executive Director is seeking a senior finance leader to take full ownership of the finance function, strengthen infrastructure, and help build the financial foundation for long‑term expansion.
This is an opportunity to shape and modernize a mission‑driven organization at a pivotal stage.
Reports to: Executive Director The Opportunity This role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on execution.
Own the finance function end‑to‑end
Serve as the primary financial partner to the Executive Director
Lead modernization of systems, processes, and reporting
Provide forward‑looking financial insight to support growth
Oversee payroll and regulatory compliance
Supervise 1–2 finance‑adjacent staff
Initially, this position requires full in‑office presence to stabilize and strengthen systems. Future flexibility toward hybrid or work from home may be considered once infrastructure and processes are firmly established.
Core Responsibilities Financial Leadership
Oversee full‑cycle accounting and financial operations
Remain hands‑on in day‑to‑day accounting, including reconciliations, journal entries, and active participation in the month‑end close process
Prepare timely monthly and annual financial statements
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and multi‑year financial planning
Manage cash flow planning and funding oversight
Coordinate year‑end audit and act as primary liaison to external auditors
Design and strengthen internal controls appropriate for a growing nonprofit
Payroll & Compliance
Oversee payroll processing and statutory remittances
Ensure compliance with government, funding, and statutory reporting requirements
Systems & Modernization
Evaluate and redesign finance workflows
Implement scalable systems and reporting tools
Improve financial transparency for leadership and board reporting
Build infrastructure that supports organizational growth
Organizational Partnership
Translate financial results into clear operational insight
Support strategic decisions with data‑driven analysis
Promote financial discipline and accountability across the organization