Director of Finance and Administration; Vancouver

Director of Finance and Administration
Vancouver, BC

What if you could work every day with a renewed sense of purpose and direction, confident in the knowledge that the work you do enhances the quality of life, health and well-being of people living with cancer and their families? We are looking for a talented, dynamic, and experienced Director of Finance and Administration to join our team.

Come work with the Inspire Health team in this full-time permanent position. Based out of our Vancouver office, and reporting directly to the CEO, this position is perfect for a talented finance and senior administration professional. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to excel in a position that requires financial and business operations oversight and leadership, team building, strategic thinking, and the ability to balance a dynamic portfolio while making a difference in the lives of people affected by cancer.

The Director of Finance and Administration reports directly to the CEO and as a key member of the senior leadership team, plays an integral role in driving the organization’s strategic goals and objectives. This is a tremendous opportunity for a mission-driven leader to maximize and strengthen the finance and business operations of a well-respected, high-impact organization.

The successful candidate will implement the infrastructure and systems needed to support the organization’s strategic goals. They will actively lead a team of staff and contractors in the following areas: finance and accounting, administration and clinic support operations, human resources, and IT. The candidate will continually evaluate best industry practices in comparison to internal systems and needed resources, with an eye toward both future needs, budget realities and risk mitigation.

Inspire Health is a not-for-profit supportive cancer care organization partially funded by the BC Ministry of Health. For over 25 years, we have provided supportive cancer care to enhance the quality of life, health and well-being of people living with cancer and their families. We offer life-changing, one-on-one and group support including exercise therapy, stress management, nutrition, and counselling services.

• At least 7-10 years of overall professional and finance experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role. Experience in a non-profit organization and operations management in a clinical setting is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated experience in financial management and accounting including experience with audit, legal compliance, and budget development. You are proficient in using accounting software and tools and have a strong knowledge of GAAP, financial regulations, compliance reporting and non-profit accounting practices.
• Your experience includes hands‑on management of key operational areas including human resources, administration and IT. Technologically savvy, with experience overseeing information technology staff or vendors, and experience assessing, selecting, and implementing software solutions.
• Experience in process and policy development and improvement.
• Experience in tracking, translating and communicating financials for fundraising purposes, including effective case for support development and reporting.
• Experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, the Board, or other outside partners/influencers/clients.
• Success seeing beyond the numbers, identifying financial and operational trends, and opportunities for growth and improvement.

• Connection to Inspire Health’s mission
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills, collaborative nature
• Outstanding oral and written communications skills
• Strong leadership skills, strategic thinker with ability to problem solve
• Hands‑on, leads by example
• Ability to adapt and pivot to achieve strategic goals
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining vigilant attention to detail
• Constantly looking to apply best practices

Work with the senior leadership on strategic planning and effectively lead a team to achieve the…