POSITION SUMMARY

Community Living Cambridge (CLC) is dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities by providing meaningful opportunities and experiences, while upholding their rights, confidentiality, and dignity in alignment with CLC’s mission, vision, and values.

As a key member of the Executive Team, the Director of Finance Services provides strategic leadership and fosters a collaborative approach to all financial and revenue-generating activities. This role ensures the organization’s financial operations comply with all legislative, regulatory, and funding requirements.

The Director of Finance Services oversees a wide range of financial functions, including cost and general accounting, budgeting, cashflow and investment management, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, financial analysis, and risk management support, Information Technology, capital assets, internal and external financial reporting, Operations Analysis on vehicle fleet management, compliance with Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) and risk management.

This is a pivotal leadership position and is responsible for driving revenue generation strategies, optimizing financial models, and enhancing the sustainability and profitability of the organization.

The Director of Finance Services collaborates closely with the Executive Director and cross-functional leaders and teams to align financial goals with CLC’s broader strategic objectives, while cultivating a culture of accountability and performance excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Provide stewardship to the organization in the management of its assets and resources, achieved through the effective use of strong internal controls and compliance with all internal and external reporting obligations
- Participate as an active member of the Organization’s Senior Management Team
- Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for organizational leadership, board and committees.

* Regularly present financial information to the Board of Directors, Finance Committee and others

- Planning, directing, coordinating and evaluating all accounting operational functions regularly focusing on the efficiency of business processes and applying improvements, including developing long and short-term organizational strategies
- Complete any necessary documentation and reporting required by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services ‘MCCSS’
- Review financial statements jointly prepared with the Associate Director, once drafted review with the Executive Director and Treasurer as well as monthly reporting and forecasting to the Board of Directors
- Lead and facilitate the annual budgeting process, present a draft budget to the Executive Director and once finalized present to the Board of Directors
- Provide direct managerial support to the Associate Director of Finance and Administration and IT Specialist
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels, funders, MCCSS and other external stakeholders to advance financial activities
- Be an active member of the negotiating team during collective bargaining and participate in CLC meetings where financial support or advice may be helpful




- Complete supported individual personal financial audits and prepare reports for Associate Directors particularly discrepancies and errors, following that report to the Board of Directors quarterly.
- Manage procurement processes, oversee all mortgages, vehicle fleet, leases, investments, purchasing and coordinate material and resources allocation
- Responsible for the oversight into all aspects of information technology, cybersecurity, systems and processes within the organization
- Recommend, develop and implement financial policies and practices that align with the overall strategic plan and fiscal integrity
- Act as the Executive Lead for the annual financial audit and ensure all information is prepared in advance and make adjustments as necessary during the process.
- Ensure adequate insurance coverage on all buildings, equipment and vehicles along with general and liability requirements to protect CLC, the Board of Directors and employees.
- Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to identify recent revenue opportunities and optimize existing revenue streams
- Develop and execute comprehensive revenue growth strategies focusing on short and long-term opportunities for increasing revenue

·* Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between revenue goals and CLC objectives while fostering a culture of accountability and performance excellence.

- Be thoroughly familiar with and abide by the CLC health and safety policy and procedures, using safe practices at all times and reporting all unsafe conditions, accidents, hazards and practices to management immediately
- Attend all required training sessions and complete regular recertification programs before expiration (e.g., First Aid & CPR, Safe Management/Non-violent crisis intervention, etc.).
- Be knowledgeable with program specific and CLC policies, procedures and collective agreement and work within applicable frameworks
- Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position
- Perform other duties as required

WORKING CONDITIONS The Director of Finance Services must be able to successfully adapt or adjust to continually changing priorities within CLC.

Pressures: As this is an executive-level job, stress is an inherent part of the role. Being able to manage these sometimes-significant levels of stress is considered an essential duty of the role.

Working Hours: The Director of Finance Services must be adaptable around working hours and be available to work evenings and weekends when needed.

Location: This position will work out of CLC Headquarters and local agency designations.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Must have a bachelor’s degree, and hold a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation in good standing

· Strong knowledge of GAAP, and familiarity with government programs

· 5 or more years working in a senior leadership role in a not-for-profit organization.





· Extensive experience in financial planning, revenue generation, analysis and reporting including budget preparation, forecasting, and program performance analysis.

· Strong commitment to coaching, mentoring, and managing a high-performance team.

· Self-reliant problem solver that is results-oriented, with the willingness and ability to take responsibility for initiatives and related results.

· Exceptional human relations and the capacity to calmly and professionally deal with multidimensional, highly confidential issues and act in difficult situations and deal with uncertainty.

· Superior communication skills to clearly convey complex information, both written and verbally, including reports and presentations.

· Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and financial and payroll software.

· Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, follow-up and accuracy coupled with good analytical skills as well as solid business acumen.

· Experience managing IT functions and technical support within an organization.

· Experience working within a unionized environment is an asset.

· Effective collaboration with all stakeholders and acts with the highest integrity while maintaining confidentiality.

· Ability to adapt and respond rapidly to changing situations and have a flexible and responsive nature needed to thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment

· Must have a valid G driver’s license, regular access to a vehicle, and a driver’s abstract that is acceptable to CLC.

· Must be able to provide a clear police check including a Vulnerable Sector screen.

· A commitment to development and lifelong learning.

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary Position: $100,000 to $114,000 per year

Work Location: On Site

This role is being advertised to fill an Existing Position

Those selected for an interview will be contacted by CLC email.

Equity Statement

Community Living Cambridge (CLC) is situated on the Haldimand Tract, land that was granted to the Haudenosaunee of the Six Nations of the Grand River and are within the territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples, and is currently home to many Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island.

CLC is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our policies and practices. We seek qualified candidates who will contribute to the value of diverse perspectives, and we welcome applications from indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and individuals who identify as LGBTQ2S .

Community Living Cambridge is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please let us know of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Pay: $100,000.00-$114,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- In office parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work from home

Work Location: In person

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