Director of Finance

• Ensures that the appropriate accounting and control systems are in place and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for charities and in compliance with the contractual and legal obligations of the Associations funders financial institutions landlords service partners and with the Associations internal policies and guidelines.
• Plans directs and co-ordinates the budget process both annual and longer term with program administration and senior managers. Develops the budget document for submission to and approval of the Chief Executive Officer the Finance Committee and the Board of Directors.
• Prepares financial reports for the Association reflecting variances and projected results.
• Conducts quarterly reviews with program administrative and senior managers for analysis by the Chief Executive Officer the Senior Management Team and the Board of Directors.
• Co-ordinates the business of the Board Finance Committee and the Investment Sub- committee and prepares relevant financial information.
• Co-ordinates the annual financial audit and assists Program Managers and Directors in the co-ordination of program audits.
• Prepares and/or reviews the financial component in all submissions to funders. Advises the Chief Executive Officer on any financial issues relevant to the Association.
• Ensures that the appropriate insurance coverage is in place to protect the assets of the Association.
• As a member of the senior management team the Director of Finance assists in setting the operational vision and planning of the YWCA Toronto in the context of the Associations Mission Statement and Strategic Plan.
• Participates in the review and maintenance of the Associations Risk Management Framework

• Professional Accounting degree such as a CPA or exceptional knowledge of finances gained through equivalent experience.
• Over ten years directly related experience including experience at a senior management level.
• Proven success in the non-profit charity sector with strong knowledge of the public and private sectors.
• Alignment with YWCA Torontos mission vision and values including an understanding of and commitment to intersectional feminism
• Exceptional knowledge and competency in working with diverse groups from an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed framework
• Advanced experience in managerial leadership and organizational skills.
• Advanced ability to research and analyse complex concepts and plan strategically. Demonstrated supervisory experience in a multicultural unionized environment. Knowledge of another culture and /or a second language would be an asset.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Windows environment and computerized accounting systems is required.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication

• Comprehensive Medical Vision and Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefit
• Registered Pension Plan: Employers contribution of 5.75%
• Time off: Starts with 20 Vacation Days 1.5 Days Per Month Sick Leave 12 Paid Holidays Health Promotional Days and 4 Float Days
• Other Benefits: Child Care Benefits Maternity/Parental Leave Supplementary Employment Benefits Educational/Sabbatical Leave and Financial Assistance for Professional Development

YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the citys largest multi-service womens organization we help women and gender diverse people escape violence move out of poverty and access safe affordable housing.

We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.

Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Torontos COVID-19 Vaccination Policy all YWCA Toronto employees students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate before hiring.

YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender-diverse people of all races ethnic origins religions abilities and sexual orientations.

YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process upon request to applicants with disabilities. If contacted please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

YWCA Toronto may use AI-supported tools to assist with parts of the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people and guided by our commitment to equity and fairness.

YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.