Pender & Howe is proud to partner with CASTL in the search for a Director, Finance - a strategic leadership role responsible for driving financial strategy, stewardship, and fiduciary oversight in support of CASTL’s national not-for-profit mandate. Location: Montreal, QC or Charlottetown, PEI. The Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL) is a national, mission-driven organization dedicated to solving Canada’s biomanufacturing talent challenge by delivering industry-informed, world-class training in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and broader life sciences. This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-driven organization making a meaningful impact across Canada. Key highlights of the role include: Serving as a key advisor to the CEO and executive team, providing strategic financial leadership, risk management, and performance insight Ensuring financial sustainability, robust governance, and accountability to government funders, industry partners, and the board Partnership with operations and technical training to deliver advanced financial and operational analytics, enabling data-driven decision-making across programs, facilities, and funding streams What you’ll do: Lead CASTL’s financial strategy, long-range planning, forecasting, and organizational sustainability initiatives Partner with the CEO and leadership team to support government funding, industry partnerships, and revenue optimization Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, cash flow management, audit processes,



and internal controls across a multi-site organization Deliver advanced financial and operational analytics to support program delivery, facility utilization, and strategic decision-making Provide financial leadership and governance support to the CEO, Board of Directors, and Audit & Finance Committees Lead continuous improvement initiatives across financial systems, reporting, automation, and performance measurement Oversee financial compliance within a complex, grant- and program-funded environment, including government reporting and audits Lead and mentor the finance function while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence We're looking for: CPA designation with progressive senior finance leadership experience Experience within not-for-profit, public sector, charitable, or government-funded organizations Deep expertise in FP&A, financial governance, audit oversight, internal controls, and funding models Demonstrated success supporting executive leadership and Boards with strategic financial insight and reporting Experience leading within multi-site or distributed organizations Robust analytical and business partnering capabilities with the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations Experience supporting or overseeing IT systems, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure initiatives A collaborative, mission-driven leader with exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills CASTL has retained Pender & Howe to lead the recruitment initiative for their Director, Finance position. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director, Finance (Charlottetown)
🏢 Pender & Howe
📍 Charlottetown