Director of Corporate Finance

Position: Director of Corporate Finance - Permanent - 18726
About the Opportunity

This is a permanent leadership opportunity reporting to the Chief Financial Officer within a complex, internationally operating organization. The Director, Corporate Finance is a newly created role who is responsible for the integrity of financial information, consolidated financial reporting, compliance, and enterprise risk management.
This role oversees corporate accounting, budgeting, risk management, and internal controls while leading and developing a high-performing finance team.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Corporate Accounting & Reporting

Oversee full-cycle accounting, including month-end close and reconciliations

Prepare consolidated financial statements and support local statutory reporting across multiple jurisdictions

Lead external audit processes, including consolidated and country-level audits

Prepare internal management reporting and variance analysis

Maintain the chart of accounts and financial policies in compliance with GAAP and CRA regulations

Ensure timely statutory, regulatory, and tax filings

Support treasury management, cash flow forecasting, and corporate insurance processes

Oversee donation processing to ensure regulatory compliance

Budgeting & Forecasting

Lead the annual organizational budgeting process

Develop forecasts, scenario planning, and financial models

Support workforce planning initiatives

Risk Management & Internal Controls

Support enterprise risk assessments, risk registers, and quarterly risk reviews

Develop and implement risk management strategies and mitigation plans

Act as an internal subject-matter expert on risk management practices

Strengthen internal control frameworks, including ERP-related controls

Leadership & Organizational Contribution

Lead, mentor, and develop the Corporate Finance team

Contribute to organizational strategy and strategic planning initiatives

Promote an inclusive, ethical, and high-performance work environment

About You

The successful candidate will have the following:

CPA designation

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

At least 10 years of experience in accounting, audit, and/or risk management

At least 5 years of audit experience and 5 years in a supervisory full-cycle accounting role

Strong knowledge of financial reporting and compliance within the Canadian charity or not-for-profit sector

Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial policy development

Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills

Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and adapt in a dynamic environment

Experience with Net Suite, Dynamics GP, and/or Sage 50 is considered an asset

Fluency in English and French is strongly preferred

About the Job

Employment Type: Permanent, Indeterminate

Salary: $112,200 -$132,000

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (1 day a week in the Ottawa office)

Hours: 35 hours per week with flexible scheduling

Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental coverage, paid time off, RRSP contributions, parental leave top-up, and home office reimbursement

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