Vice President Finance and Administration

Embark on a transformative journey with where you will play a pivotal role in reshaping youth mental health across Canada. Our mission is to empower young individuals with community knowledge and tools to champion mental well-being. We envision a world where youth experience mental well-being not distress. We stand poised and determined for this crucial task backed by committed donors visionary leadership and a high-performing team eager to drive meaningful change.

Focused on addressing the prevalent issue of mental health distress among youthparticularly those systematically excluded from mental health dialogue and actionwe continuously adapt our programming to reflect the diverse realities of young people across Canada. Our approach centers on upstream prevention of mental distress and the promotion of lasting mental well-being.

As our new Vice President of Finance and Administration youll play a key role in shaping the financial health and operational backbone of our national organization. Join us in building a healthier future for young peopleand supporting the incredible team making it happen every day.

Position: Vice President of Finance and Administration
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Toronto / Hybrid
Salary: $155000$165000
Status: Full-Time Permanent

About You

• Strategic and visionary thinker with deep financial expertise and operational insight
• Skilled in nonprofit financial management risk mitigation and compliance
• A collaborative leader with a passion for supporting mission-driven teams
  

Your Impact

The Vice President of Finance and Administration plays a central role in supporting the achievement of nonprofit mission and long-term sustainability. This position is responsible for ensuring financial integrity operational effectiveness and strategic risk management across the organization.

By overseeing financial operations managing audits optimizing operational efficiency and building strong data management and risk mitigation processes the VP ensures that continues to operate with transparency innovation and resilience. This role is critical in maintaining our commitment to responsible fiscal stewardship and in advancing the organizations strategic objectives.

You will serve as a key advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors guiding high-level decision-making while also ensuring that systems and infrastructure support staff at every level of the organization in delivering impact.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Provide direction to business planning and financial analysis to support long-term goals
• Enhance financial and business models aligned with organizational sustainability
• Implement procedures to improve internal controls and operational efficiency
• Identify and execute strategies to improve process effectiveness and data use
  

Financial Management

• Oversee the preparation of financial reports statements and variance analyses
• Lead performance reviews audits and investment strategies
• Prepare budgets forecasts and operational/strategic financial plans in collaboration with the Senior Management Team
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory and accounting standards
• Provide financial insights to the CEO and Board of Directors
  
  

Strategic Planning

• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and execute the organizational strategic plan
• Contribute to long-term growth and sustainability
• Analyze risks trends and opportunities
• Lead strategic workshops and ensure DEI integration in planning
• Track and evaluate progress against organizational goals
  
  

Operational Oversight

• Lead operations including IT HR risk management and facilities
• Build a respectful accountable culture across internal teams
• Oversee cybersecurity software integration and technological advancement
• Guide the development of data systems and reporting tools
• Strengthen vendor relationships and resource utilization
• Proactively identify and resolve operational challenges
  
  

Board & CEO Support

• Collaborate closely with the Audit Finance & Risk Committee and the Board of Directors
• Provide strategic insights performance data and risk assessments to support governance
  
  

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in finance accounting business administration or a related field
• CPA designation strongly preferred
• 10 years in a senior financial leadership role including 5 years in a nonprofit environment
• Extensive experience in nonprofit financial management including fund accounting grant compliance and donor-restricted funds
• Strong understanding of CRA regulations including T3010 filings donation receipting and GST/HST rebates
• Familiarity with nonprofit financial systems and donor CRMs (e.g. Raisers Edge Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud)
• Proven experience managing cross-functional teams (finance HR IT risk)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and financial software
• Broad business acumen and operational leadership experience
  
  

Competencies and Skills

• Strong financial acumen and strategic thinking
• Analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication presentation and collaboration skills
• Critical thinker and problem solver with sound judgment
• Skilled at leading high-performing teams and managing change
• Able to prioritize and lead complex initiatives
  
  

Whats in it for you

• A full-time permanent executive position with a salary of $155000$165000 per annum
• A competitive comprehensive benefits package
• The opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a national nonprofit with a bold and meaningful mission
• A seat at the executive table contributing to long-term impact and organizational sustainability
• A flexible trust-based culture with uncapped sick days and flexible hours
• Additional paid time off during winter and summer office closures for collective rest
• A values-driven team that combines purpose with high performance
• A chance to make a transformative impact on the mental health and well-being of young people across Canada
  
  

How to apply:

If youre the person were looking for apply with your cover letter and resume (PDF format preferred). Applications will be accepted until July 13 2025 but we will be reviewing them as they come in so dont delay! The successful candidate must be able to start by September 1 2025.

While the work involves supporting a network of youth in all provinces and territories this position is based at headquarters in downtown Toronto (hybrid work across home and office).

At we strongly believe that having a diverse team with various skills and abilities will inspire creativity and drive innovation in our organization. We are committed to building a team representative of different backgrounds and perspectives and we encourage applications from all candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada.

Dont meet every single requirement Studies have shown that equity-deserving communities including women people of colour people from the LGBTQ2S communities and people with diverse abilities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive authentic and accountable workplace so if youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply as you may be the ideal candidate we are looking for.

Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process. Accommodation requests can be made by contacting .

Thanks for applying!