Director of Finance

The Director Finance provides strategic and operational leadership for the organizations finance function and related corporate services. This role oversees financial planning and analysis budgeting forecasting reporting audit coordination internal controls compliance procurement oversight legal spend tracking and property and facilities oversight. The Director also provides financial leadership for the Autism Fee-for-Service portfolio including pricing performance monitoring sustainability analysis and decision addition the role leads business transformation initiatives to strengthen financial systems processes controls and reporting across the organization while working closely with internal leaders and external stakeholders to support sound financial stewardship and organizational priorities.

The Director is accountable for leading finance and related corporate services functions ensuring strong financial stewardship sound controls and effective support for the organizations operations and strategic objectives. The role is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting compliance with applicable requirements effective oversight of assigned resources and processes and the delivery of high-quality financial advice to leaders and stakeholders.

Kinark has introduced a benefit that gives employees in eligible roles the opportunity to work partially or fully remote if they choose to opt-in for this benefit. This role (Finance Director) is assessed as a Remote position requiring 0-1 day in the office dependent on business demands. This role is also eligible for Kinarks compressed work week program.

The salary range for this position is $00 CAD annually.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership and Stewardship:

Lead the organizations finance function including budgeting forecasting financial analysis financial reporting cash flow monitoring audit support and internal controls.

Oversee the preparation and review of monthly quarterly and annual financial reports including variance analysis year-end working papers and supporting schedules.

Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards regulatory requirements funder expectations and organizational policies.

Provide strategic financialadvice and recommendations to senior leadership to inform planning resource allocation and decision-making.

Monitor financial performance identify risks and pressures and recommend mitigation strategies to support financial sustainability.

Support the development and implementation of financial policies procedures and controls that strengthen accountability and operational effectiveness.

Financial Leadership Autism Fee-for-Service:

Provide financial leadership and oversight for the Autism Fee-for-Service portfolio including budgeting forecasting financial analysis pricing review performance monitoring and regular reporting to senior leadership.

Lead the development of financial models break-even analyses scenario planning and sustainability assessments to inform business decisions and ensure long-term viability.

Monitor revenue margins utilization staffing cost structure and service mix to identify risks opportunities and required mitigation strategies.

Partner with Autism operational leaders to align service delivery capacity planning business development pricing decisions and improvement actions with financial targets and organizational sustainability.

Business Transformation and Continuous Improvement:

Lead financial and business transformation initiatives to improve systems workflows controls reporting and service delivery.

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency data quality automation and decision support across finance and related corporate services.

Partner with leaders across the organization to redesign and improve processes supporting planning reporting procurement and operational performance.

Support system implementations upgrades and process improvements across finance reporting and business operations.

Promote a culture of continuous improvement accountability and service excellence.

Strategic Financial Support to Operations:

Provide financial leadership and business support to operational portfolios including analysis of financial performance cost drivers utilization and sustainability.

Support the development of business cases scenario and pricing analyses and other financial models to inform program and organizational decisions.

Work with operational leaders to align financial planning with service delivery needs funding assumptions and organizational objectives.

Translate complex financial information into practical guidance for non-financial leaders.

Procurement Contract and Compliance Oversight:

Oversee the financial aspects of procurement and contracting to ensure compliance with applicable legislation directives and organizational policies.

Provide advice and support on procurement documentation financial evaluation budget confirmation and approvals.

Support contract monitoring and financial oversight to ensure expenditures align with approved budgets agreements and organizational requirements.

Maintain strong internal controls and compliance practices for purchasing contracting and financial approvals.

Property and Facilities Oversight:

Oversee property and facilities-related financial and administrative matters including maintenance planning vendor oversight lease-related financial considerations and operational support for sites.

Support planning and budgeting for facilities maintenance occupancy costs and property-related projects.

Monitor related expenditures and support long-term planning for capital and site needs.

Legal Tracking and Coordination:

Oversee legal spend tracking budget monitoring and related reporting.

Coordinate with internal leaders and external legal counsel to support the administration and financial oversight of legal matters including contracts claims and other legal processes as required.

Support organizational leaders by providing financial and administrative coordination for legal matters and external professional services.

People Leadership:

Lead coach mentor and support staff within the finance and related corporate services functions.

Establish clear priorities expectations and accountability for team performance and deliverables.

Support recruitment onboarding staff development succession planning and performance management.

Foster collaboration continuous learning and a strong client-service mindset within the team.

Stakeholder Relations and Organizational Leadership:

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal leaders funders auditors financial institutions legal counsel vendors and other external stakeholders.

Support the senior leadership team the Board and relevant Board committees with financial information analysis and recommendations.

Contribute to organizational planning risk management policy development and strategic initiatives as a member of the leadership team.

Represent the finance function in cross-functional initiatives and discussions requiring strategic financial or operational input.

Qualifications and Experience

University degree in Business Commerce Finance Accounting or a related field.

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.

Additional leadership business or project management education is an asset.

Minimum 7 to 10 years of progressively senior experience in finance accounting and business operations.

Experience leading budgeting forecasting financial reporting audit coordination and internal control functions.

Experience leading staff and managing multiple areas of responsibility in a complex environment.

Experience supporting organizational planning financial strategy and cross-functional decision-making.

Experience in a not-for-profit public sector healthcare or broader public sector environment is an asset.

Experience with business transformation process redesign and systems implementation is an asset.

Experience overseeing property-related financial matters procurement processes and legal spend tracking is an asset.

Knowledge Skills and Competencies

Technical Knowledge:

Strong knowledge of accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations.

Strong understanding of budgeting forecasting financial reporting audit coordination internal controls and compliance requirements.

Sound knowledge of modified accrual reporting CRA requirements and relevant regulatory and policy frameworks.

Knowledge of applicable legislation and frameworks including the CPA Handbook the Income Tax Act the Broader Public Sector accountability requirements and privacy legislation.

Understanding of procurement contracting and financial oversight practices

Leadership:

Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership across multiple functions.

Proven ability to lead develop and support staff in a complex evolving environment.

Ability to set priorities manage competing demands and deliver high-quality timely and sustainable work.

Ability to lead change and promote continuous improvement.

Analytical Skills:

Strong ability to interpret complex financial and operational matters.

Ability to identify risks assess implications and develop practical solutions.

Ability to analyze data trends and external changes to inform sound decision-making.

Strong problem-solving and financial modelling skills.

Communication and Influence:

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to a range of audiences.

Ability to influence decisions provide sound advice and build credibility with leaders and stakeholders.

Strong interpersonal relationship-building and negotiation skills.

Collaboration:

Demonstrated ability to work effectively across teams and functions.

Ability to build partnerships and bring leaders together to support planning budgeting and problem-solving.

Ability to align financial recommendations and operational decisions with broader organizational priorities.

How to Apply

To express interest in this opportunity please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to:

Patrick Rowan Partner Feldman Daxon Partners

45 St. Clair Avenue West Suite 700 Toronto ON

This job posting is for an existing position with Kinark Child and Family Services. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen assess or select applicants at any stage of the hiring process. All applications will be reviewed and evaluated by the Feldman Daxon team.