Finance Director

Position :
Finance Director
Organization : ALUS Canada
Location :
Anywhere in Canada
Type :
Permanent, full-time

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
ALUS is a national charitable organization that engages farmers and ranchers in creating nature-based solutions on their land to build climate resilience and enhance biodiversity for the benefit of communities and future generations. Governments, businesses and philanthropic foundations can invest strategically in nature & climate solutions to generate positive environmental, economic and social outcomes in the communities where they operate.

ALUS fosters an intrapreneurial, collaborative and inclusive work culture and offers a decentralized work environment to support creativity, innovative thinking and work-life balance.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Finance Director at ALUS is responsible for overseeing all financial activities across the organization, ensuring robust fiscal management, compliance, and stewardship of resources. This role reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and collaborates with the senior leadership team to support the organization’s mission and growth.

Working collaboratively with the entire ALUS team the Finance Director will establish and maintain effective internal controls; prepare and administer the annual budget; manage the cashflow; manage the audit, manage the financial day to day reporting and coordination of finance information; work collaboratively with other members of the Bookkeeping Team, CEO and leadership team to develop and implement policies and programs which will contribute to the organizations success.

The Finance Director will collaborate with staff from across the organization; the ideal candidate will have a versatile workstyle and the ability to work well with everyone.

You will also work with different project teams within ALUS as needed. ALUS is an agile organization that relies on everyone’s ability to respond to multiple priorities on an ongoing basis and wants to provide internal professional development opportunities.

This is a unique chance to join a growing national organization and make a meaningful and tangible contribution to the fight against climate change.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of ALUS’s financial outlook, policies, and procedures.

Prepare, analyze, and present budgets, forecasts, and financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Monitor the organization’s cash flow, investments, and financial risks, providing recommendations for mitigation and improvement.

Coordinate annual audits and liaise with external auditors to ensure timely and accurate completion.

Support grant management, project funding applications, and reporting requirements, ensuring funds are budgeted, allocated and tracked appropriately.

Ensure compliance with all relevant federal and provincial financial regulations, charitable reporting standards, and audit requirements.

Process expenses and work to ensure payables go out in a timely fashion.

Support the bookkeeper to maintain financial records in a manner that facilitates management reports as well as all reporting to multiple funders.

Prepare and file the annual Charity Return T1030 and any other financial regulatory documents.

Other applicable tasks that occur while fulfilling the function of the position.

SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE

At least 5 years’ progressive experience in financial management, preferably in the non-profit or environmental sector.

Practical understanding of budgets, financial record keeping, and grant reporting.

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

Outstanding communication skills: outgoing personality with strong written and verbal skills, and a persuasive speaker and excellent listener.

Proficient with the use of relevant software including Microsoft Word, Excel & Teams as well as Quickbooks.

Familiarity with Salesforce is a strong asset.

Commitment to ALUS’ mission and values.

Mindset:  You have a high level of personal integrity and excel at working independently on several projects  have a collaborative and creative attitude and enjoy being part of…