Hybrid Director of Finance

at Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA)

• Job title: Director of Finance
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: CA$135,300 - CA$167,959 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cloud
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Thunder Bay, Canada

About the role

• Director of Finance managing financial activities including planning and compliance at ONWA for Indigenous peoples' positive change. Overseeing financial policies and team support.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Finance oversees ONWA’s financial activities, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Key duties include developing and implementing financial policies, managing the finance team, ensuring regulatory compliance, analyzing financial performance, and providing strategic financial advice to management to support ONWA’s success

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, Finance or related field
• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA)
• Ability to prepare financial statements and monitor performance against department plans and budgets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), databases, and data analysis tools
• Valid Ontario “G” driver’s license, reliable vehicle and appropriate insurance
• Knowledge of Indigenous Culture, Traditions, and Indigenous Community
• Understanding of Indigenous communities in Ontario, including the cultural, social, and historical contexts affecting Indigenous women
• Knowledge of not-for-profit governance and experience working with Boards of Directors
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in senior level management within the not-for-profit and charity industry, ideally with some of that experience in Indigenous organizations
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP, provincial, federal legislation, and not-for-profit governance
• Expert knowledge of the Province of Ontario Not for Profit Corporations Act, as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for Not-for-Profits, and Charities
• Expert knowledge of established cloud-based enterprise management and accounting software
• Ability to effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the CEO and a volunteer board of directors
• Experience in supporting strategic planning and development of multi-year work plans
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• The ability to speak an Indigenous Language is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid vacation time
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• Additional paid stat and civic holidays
• 35 hour work week
• Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision and EAP. All premiums covered by the employer
• Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account
• Competitive Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid sick days
• Paid cultural/personal wellness days
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Ongoing professional development
• Possible reimbursement on portion of cell phone and internet expenses
• Remote/hybrid work offered for various positions
• Paid management days