Senior Director, Finance & Business Services
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18 hours ago
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Job Summary
The Position: Senior Director Finance & Business Services
Reports to: CEO
Type: Full Time Permanent
The Senior Director Finance & Business Services is a dual-impact leadership role responsible for CAWSTs financial health and the operational success of our Calgary headquarters. Reporting to the CEO this individual serves as a core member of the Senior Leadership Team and an Officer of the Board (Treasurer). We are seeking an executive who balances high-level financial oversight with a grounded people-centric approach to leadership; someone who can provide financial oversight and governance and a multi-disciplinary team with equal skill and composure.
Please note: This role requires you to be based in Calgary AB Canada. Only applicants with permanent Canadian work authorization will be considered (i.e. Canadian citizens and permanent residents).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Stewardship & Governance
Board Liaison: Serve as Treasurer and an Officer of the Board providing expert counsel to the Audit Risk and Finance Committee. Coordinate Board and committee meetings and processes.
Organizational Strategy: Partner with the Senior Leadership Team to align financial resources and operational goals with CAWSTs global mission.
Risk & Investment: Direct the organizations risk management framework including the insurance portfolio and investment strategies.
Business Services & Operational Leadership
Operational Oversight: Provide executive leadership for the Calgary office overseeing business cycles and office administration to ensure a productive and collaborative work environment.
Human Resources: Lead the HR function providing executive oversight to ensure our culture remains supportive inclusive and professional.
System Optimization: Drive efficiency across the organization by overseeing the implementation and use of financial and operational technologies.
Financial Management & Grant Stewardship
Financial Integrity: Oversee the full accounting cycle ensuring rigorous compliance with applicable accounting standards. Oversee investments ensuring optimized returns balanced against risk and organizational funding needs.
Grant & Contract Compliance: Provide high-level guidance and support for complex funding models and grants.
Budgeting & Analysis: Lead annual budgeting and forecasting providing the leadership team with the logical insights needed for informed decision-making.
Qualifications :
10 years of progressive leadership in finance and business operations. Proven experience managing diverse teams (Finance HR and/or Operations) is essential.
Strong experience with the Microsoft office suite
CPA designation is required alongside a Bachelors degree in Business or Accounting.
Proven ability to strategically plan and execute financial and operational goals that align organizational resources with long-term mission objectives.
The ability to navigate complex organizational challenges with a calm analytical and steady hand.
Exceptional emotional intelligence with a track record of building trust and fostering positive relationships at all levels.
Strong strategic communication ability and experience translating complex financial concepts for Board members staff and external stakeholders.
Prior experience in the Charitable or Non-Profit sector
Additional Information :
Work Environment
Hybrid work environment: In-office (Monday - Wednesday) & Remote (Thursday - Friday when possible) with flexibility for in-person meetings and events. Please note that this role may require more than three days per week in-office on a regular basis so remote days are not guaranteed.
Benefits of Working at CAWST
Work that directly improves lives through safe water and sanitation.
A culture that values creativity collaboration and inclusion.
Flexible work environment and professional growth opportunities.
Global experiences and meaningful travel that contribute to improved WASH outcomes worldwide.
When applying please include:
A cover letter that tells us more about you past what we can see on your resume and why you are excited to work with CAWST. We will not consider your application unless this is included.
Please note: Your application will be read by real humans on our team not an AI bot.
Your resume
CAWST values equitable opportunities sustainable solutions and collaborative and inclusive processes. CAWST recognizes and accepts differences in cultural religious and political processes and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race sex disability religion/belief sexual orientation or age.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Forecasting
- Ellucian
- Financial Report Writing
- GAAP
- Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Management
- Financial Planning
About Company
CAWST is a Canadian charity and licensed engineering consultancy, where we teach people how to bring safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene to their communities using simple, affordable technologies.At the heart of everything we do is our belief that when people have their basic ... View more
