DIRECTOR, FINANCE AND IT

Type of Position: Permanent Full-Time

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Please note that this is a non-unionized role

Please note to apply via our website and email: https://ottawa.cmha.ca/get-involved/career-opportunities/

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director, Finance and IT is a member of senior leadership and contributes to the overall success of the organization by effectively managing all financial and accounting operations, including budgeting and financial analysis. Directs the day-to-day financial operations of the agency in accordance with the agency’s standards, guidelines and regulations, to achieve the strategic directions and operational plans of the organization. Oversees the work of the Information Technology department and remains accountable for the activities and deliverables.

Provides leadership, direction and support to the Finance and Information Technology teams in alignment with the established mission, vision, values, and policies of the organization. In collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer, responsible for the oversight of the financial aspects of funder relationships for the organization. Ensures standards for financial and fiscal controls, as well as Information Technology and cybersecurity, and other related guidelines, policies, and procedures, are met, and proactively identifies and mitigates any potential risks.

Within their own department, the Director ensures that learning and accountability systems are used and applied, consistent with a just culture.

Please see on our website for a full list of responsibilities and duties.

- Provision of strategic / technical support for all areas of Finance and Payroll
- Finance Planning, Policy Development and Quality Plan




- Information Technology, Cybersecurity, IT Risk management

- Departmental management
- Serves as the staff resource to the Directors, CEO, Finance Committee, and the Board to provide information and reports for informed decision making
- Provides leadership and risk management

Essential Minimum Qualifications Education: Business degree majoring in Accounting or Finance combined with a post graduate degree in a related field or a professional designation in a related field or equivalent.

Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years recent experience in a financial management position working at the senior management level. Experience managing a team / department.

Certification: CPA designation required.

Language: English essential, bilingual (French and English) an asset.

Vehicle: This is an in-office role, and the incumbent must have a reliable means of transportation to attend work in person.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in a unionized environment. Experience in the social not-for-profit sector.

Application Deadline

Please submit a resumé to Recruitment at [email protected].

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY ON INDEED.

The Canadian Mental Health Association, Ottawa Branch hires based on merit, is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism, and provides a welcoming and inclusive workplace.



CMHA Ottawa supports diversity and we welcome candidates from racialized groups, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

We will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation(s) to participate in the application, interviewing, or selection process, please contact [email protected].

Vacancy Status Disclosure

The current posting is for an existing vacancy at CMHA Ottawa.

Statement on Use of Artificial Intelligence:

CMHA Ottawa is committed to supporting a fair and equitable recruitment process. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen applicants for any positions. Decisions are made by the People and Culture team to ensure that each candidate is assessed on an individual basis. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $120,373.00-$146,447.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vanier, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
- Do you accept this in a full-time in-office role

Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:
- financial statements, General Ledger, GAAP, reporting: 7 years (required)
- working with CEO and Board of Directors: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Chartered Skilled Accountant designation (required)

Work Location: In person

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