Director, Finance and Controller

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Canadians living with vision loss

Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC) is a national health services organization dedicated to empowering people who are blind or partially sighted to live safely and independently.

Our certified specialists provide client-centered rehabilitation mobility training and daily living skills programs that help clients build confidence and thrive. We work collaboratively with ophthalmologists optometrists and other health care professionals offering essential care on a referral basis in homes workplaces and communities across the country. We value our employees as our greatest asset and were committed to supporting their well-being professional growth and work-life balance. Learn more about VLRC at or call 1-.

Position Title: Director Finance & Controller

Location: Kitchener ON

Term: Full-time Permanent

Reports To: President and CEO

Salary: $107000-$160000 annually

Posting Date: November 12 2025

Closing Date: November 30 2025

I. Scope and Summary of Primary Responsibilities

The Director of Finance & Controller is the senior financial leader responsible for stewarding Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canadas national financial performance long-term sustainability and organizational accountability.

As a key member of VLRCs Executive leadership team this role provides enterprise-level financial strategy operational leadership and oversight of all financial functions including accounting operations budgeting provincial funding oversight compliance reporting forecasting internal controls and audit management.

The Director ensures the financial infrastructure systems and disciplines are in place to support a complex multi-jurisdictional healthcare organization delivering high-quality vision rehabilitation services across Canada.

This role combines strategic financial leadership with hands-on execution.

II. Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Enterprise Financial Leadership

• Provide strategic financial guidance to the President and ELT to inform organizational priorities long-term planning and resource allocation.
• Provide actionable insights KPIs and scenario analysis to support decision-making in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.
• Guide financial considerations related to service expansion funding negotiations clinical workforce growth digital transformation and strategic initiatives.

Financial Planning Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the development of the annual operating budget capital planning and quarterly forecasts.
• Ensure alignment of financial plans with service delivery expectations provincial contracts and organizational strategy.
• Prepare clear and high-quality financial reporting packages for the Board and Finance Risk & Audit Committee.
• Partner with leaders to establish performance metrics and financial accountability across programs.

Accounting & Operations Oversight

• Oversee full-cycle accounting AP/AR payroll alignment revenue recognition and cash management.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end/year-end close processes and reporting.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with ASNPO and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Maintain a robust chart of accounts and ensure alignment with service lines provincial contracts and funding structures.

Provincial Funding Compliance & Program Reporting

• Lead the administration tracking and reconciliation of government funding agreements across multiple provinces and federal programs.
• Ensure accurate timely financial submissions to provincial ministries and funding bodies.
• Support funding negotiations and reporting requirements related to NIHB Veterans Affairs and provincial health ministries.
• Ensure funding models align with VLRCs long-term sustainability and operational needs.

Internal Controls Risk & Audit

• Strengthen and oversee VLRCs internal control environment financial governance framework and financial policies.
• Lead internal and external audit activities and serve as primary liaison to auditors.
• Ensure timely compliant completion of the T3010 and all regulatory submissions.
• Provide financial risk assessment and mitigation strategies to senior leadership and the Board.

Systems Processes & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee the financial systems environment (NetSuite Concur) and ensure data accuracy reporting integrity and secure record retention.
• Lead financial process optimization automation and digital modernization.
• Partner with QPS and Operations to improve data quality insights and enterprise reporting.
• Support operational efficiency through cost analysis business intelligence and cross-functional collaboration.

Leadership & People Development

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team of three (Manager Reporting & Financial Planning Senior Accountant Accounts Payable & Receivable Analyst) fostering a culture of accountability service and continuous improvement.
• Enhance financial literacy across the organization by coaching leaders and building capacity for financial decision-making.
• Foster strong relationships with program leaders regional teams and internal stakeholders to ensure organizational alignment.
• Model the values of VLRC leading with integrity transparency and client-centered stewardship.

Education & Experience

• CPA designation required (CA CGA CMA).
• 10 years progressive financial leadership experience in healthcare social services or public sector.
• Experience managing provincial or federal funding agreements in a complex multi-site environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading financial planning budgeting reporting and audit functions.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of ASNPO fund accounting and nonprofit financial standards.
• Expertise in budgeting forecasting financial modelling and variance analysis.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite strongly preferred) Concur and advanced Excel.
• Strong understanding of internal controls audit processes funding reconciliations and compliance requirements.

Leadership & Professional Competencies

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate strategy into operational and financial plans.
• Exceptional communication skills including an ability to translate complex financial information for non-financial audiences.
• High integrity sound judgment and commitment to organizational accountability.
• Collaborative leadership style with a coaching mindset and the ability to influence across functions.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and comfort leading through change.

At VLRC your work has real impact. Join a team that empowers Canadians with vision loss to live independently and where your growth well-being and contributions matter. We offer:

• Comprehensive benefits for health vision dental and mental health supports.
• Flexible work arrangements paid time off and work-life balance initiatives
• Career development through training mentorship and advancement opportunities
• Inclusive work culture with supportive teams and meaningful work

Join us to grow your career and make a difference everyday.

Inclusion Accessibility & Accommodation

VLRC is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive equitable and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from members of groups that have been historically marginalized including but not limited to Indigenous peoples racialized persons persons with disabilities including those who are blind partially sighted or deafblind women and 2SLGBTQ. We strongly encourage applications from applicants with sight loss to apply. Direct lived experience is valued as an asset. The successful candidate will be required to complete a standard Vulnerable Sector Check.

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We understand that not everyone brings 100% of the skills and experience for the role. If you bring passion transferable skills and a desire to make a difference we encourage you to apply! VLRC does not use AI tools in its screening assessment or selection process.

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

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