Children are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy. Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs. At the Child Development Institute (CDI), we are passionate about helping our communities’ most vulnerable members and their caregivers. Joining us now is a rewarding opportunity to be part of an organization that is built on a legacy of more than 100 years of helping children and families. Recognized as a leader and model for measurement-based impact, we are client-centred, family-centred, and data-informed. We are a place where professionals grounded in mental health, care, and well-being of infants, children and youth, come together in collaboration, learning and inclusion. As a multiservice organization delivering social, emotional, and behavioural counselling services, early childhood education, learning disabilities and mental health services, and family violence services, we address the whole person from when they begin their life. Every child and family that reaches out to us is unique, and we value and embrace their individuality. With their trust in us, we guide children and families along a supportive journey. It is an often difficult path and simultaneously the most rewarding experience for providers, children and families. Reporting to the Director, Finance, we are hiring a Finance Manager to provide leadership and oversight across CDI’s financial operations, accounting, reporting, compliance, and internal controls. As our new Finance Manager, you will lead key financial processes, including month-end and year-end reporting, budgeting and planning, audits, treasury, and funder reporting,



while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information. You will lead and develop the accounting team, strengthen financial processes and systems, and partner with program managers and senior leadership to provide the financial insight and guidance they need to make informed decisions and support CDI’s programs and priorities. This is a permanent, full-time role based at our head office at 197 Euclid Avenue in Toronto. You will work onsite for your first 60 days for training and onboarding, after which you can transition to a hybrid model with up to two remote days per week You are a collaborative finance leader who brings strong financial oversight together with a practical, hands-on approach. You have experience managing core accounting and financial processes, including month-end and year-end close, budgeting, audits, reporting, internal controls, and compliance, and you understand the importance of accuracy and accountability in an organization managing multiple funding requirements. You are comfortable working closely with program managers and senior leaders, translating financial information into clear guidance and helping others make informed decisions. You are adaptable, solutions-focused, and motivated by continuous improvement, whether that means strengthening a process, implementing a new system,



or finding a more effective way for the Finance team to support the organization and its mission. Your work will support an organization dedicated to helping children, youth, and families thrive. By strengthening financial operations, stewardship, and decision-making, you will help ensure CDI can continue directing its resources toward the programs and services that make a meaningful difference in the community. You will have the prospect to strengthen financial processes, contribute to systems implementation and continuous improvement, and bring forward ideas that make the Finance function more effective. This is a highly collaborative finance role with exposure beyond the Finance team. You will work closely with the Director, Finance, program managers, senior leadership, and other stakeholders, giving you insight into how financial decisions connect to programs and organizational priorities. You will deepen your nonprofit finance and leadership experience while building relationships and influence across the organization. As our new Finance Manager, you will: Lead financial reporting and accounting. You will oversee general ledger accounting and month-end, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring financial statements and reports are accurate, timely, and complete. Own budgeting, planning, and financial analysis. You will lead budgeting and planning activities, monitor financial performance, and provide analysis that supports informed decision-making. Working closely with program managers and senior leadership, you will help translate financial information into practical insights that support organizational and program priorities. Manage audits, compliance, and controls. You will coordinate the annual audit and preparation of audited financial statements

📌 Manager, Finance (Toronto)
🏢 Child Development Institute
📍 Toronto