Director of Finance

YWCA Toronto•Toronto, ON

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Finance is a member of the senior management team carrying responsibility for overall financial management of the Association. This is a new senior management position created to strengthen and expand YWCA Toronto’s Girls, Youth and Family Programs to respond to the needs of women, girls and gender diverse youth within the Greater Toronto Area. YWCA Toronto is dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls. Our programs promote equality, economic security and lives free from violence. We help women and girls flee violence, secure housing, find jobs, establish Their voices, enhance skills and develop confidence. We offer a range of housing options, employment and training programs, community support programs, girls’ programs and family programs. We also engage in systemic advocacy.

Requirements

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 Toronto’s 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 the Microsoft Office Windows environment and computerized accounting systems is required.
Outstanding verbal and written communication

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of another culture and /or a second language would be an asset.

Responsibilities

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 Association's funders, financial institutions, landlords, service partners, and with the Association's 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 Association’s Mission Statement and Strategic Plan.
Participates in the review and maintenance of the Association’s Risk Management Framework