Director of Finance 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.

The Director of Finance will:

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 remote work 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

Ideal Candidate

CPA designation preferred

Significant progressive accounting experience (typically 7+ years)

Experience in nonprofit, government‑funded, or grant environments considered an asset

Demonstrated success modernizing finance systems and processes

Comfortable operating independently in a lean organization

Structured, pragmatic, and solutions‑oriented

Strong communicator capable of supporting non‑financial stakeholders

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Compensation & Employment Terms Salary Range: $120,000 - $145,000 (commensurate with experience) Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Benefits: Comprehensive health and benefits package (details to be discussed) Vacation: Competitive paid vacation entitlement Start Date: To be determined

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