Job Description Director of Finance, IT & Facilities
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Job Summary
Application Deadline:Monday December:00 pm
CDCD is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Finance IT and Facilities to provide strategic and operational leadership for the organizations financial information technology functions and oversee physical facilities. This role ensures responsible stewardship of financial resources strong internal controls regulatory compliance and effective and secure use of technology to support the CDCDs mission and programs.
The Director will oversee all aspects of financial planning accounting compliance grant and contract management payroll and IT infrastructure. The successful candidate will be a trusted advisor to the Executive Director.
At Community Development Council Durham (CDCD) we are an independent not-for-profit social planning organization that has been enhancing the quality of life for individuals families and communities across Durham Region for over 55 years. Through a wide range of settlement housing community-support research and social planning initiatives we empower newcomers and residents to build inclusive resilient and thriving communities. Our work is driven by compassion collaboration and a deep commitment to equity social well-being and community development. For more information please visit
- Using client-centered anti-oppression anti-racism trauma-informed gender-based analysis plus and strength-based approaches build relationships and establish rapport with existing community partners vendors landlords clients and staff.
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy protection measures for all community partners landlord vendors staff and clients.
- Promote a high-functioning teamwork environment that is inclusive harmonious cooperative efficient and productive.
- Participates in promoting a positive workplace culture through agency committee membership and departmental activities.
Finance & Accounting
- Lead the development monitoring and reporting of the annual agency operating budget program budgets and long-term financial plans.
- Support Executive level financial planning and policy development
- Oversee all accounting operations including Accounts payable Accounts recievable payroll bank reconciliations month-end and year-end closings.
- Lead preparation of financial statements analysis and reports and presentations for the Executive Director Board Audit Committee and funders.
- Ensure compliance with funder requirements (municipal provincial federal and charitable) CRA regulations and accounting standards for non-profits.
- Manage cash flow investments and banking relationships.
- Lead annual audit and liaise with external auditors.
- Develop and enforce strong internal financial controls protocols and procedures.
- Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making and program sustainability.
Grants Contracts & Reporting
- Oversee financial aspects of grant proposals contract negotiations and funding agreements.
- Support grant budgeting reporting and cost allocation
- Ensure accurate financial reporting to all funders within specified deadlines.
- Monitor funding budgets and ensure compliance with spending guidelines.
Information Technology
- Develop and oversee the organizations IT strategy in alignment with funder requirements program and operational needs
- Manage relationships with IT vendors and service providers.
- Oversee system upgrades integrations and digital transformation initiatives
- Establish IT policies and procedures to support staff productivity cyber security awareness and IT compliance standards.
Facilities Oversight
- Build and manage relationships with new and existing external vendors contractors stakeholders and partners
- Manage space planning renovations maintenance of facilities
- Approve purchases of equipment supplies and services
Key Operational Advisory & Support
- Serve as a key advisor to the Executive Director
- Write and submit reports to the ED in all matters ofimportance
- Maintain control and streamline diverse operational processes ensuringsmooth organizationalfunctioning
- Design and implement operational strategies plans andprocedures
- Set comprehensive goals for agency performance andgrowth initiatives
- Assist ED in fundraisingventures
- Perform other related tasks asassigned
Senior Leadership & Collaboration
- Supervise mentor and develop team members
- Partner with program managers to support data-driven decision-making
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency automation and cost-effectiveness
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or a related field. Masters degree is an asset
- 7-10 years of progressive financial management experience preferably in the non-profit or public sector.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing IT operations facilities systems and strategy.
- Strong knowledge of fund accounting grant management donor management systems and compliance for charitable organizations.
- Demonstrated leadership and staff management experience
- Strong communication analytical and organizational skills
- CPA CMA or similar financial certification
- Relevant IT or project management certifications are a plus
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
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