Director, WoodGreen Foundation, Operations & Finance (2025-478-CS)

WoodGreen Community Services•Toronto, ON

54d•$90,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director, WoodGreen Foundation, Operations & Finance is a senior leadership role responsible for the financial health, operational effectiveness, and internal infrastructure of the foundation. This role leads administrative and operations staff, collaborates with program and fundraising teams—particularly the major gifts team—and ensures full compliance with all Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Director, WoodGreen Foundation, Operations & Finance is responsible for managing the administrative and operations staff team of the Foundation, analysis and financial reporting, budget preparation and reports, staff training, high level systems management, Board of Directors management and oversight. The position requires an individual that possesses a keen interest and competency in fundraising and database management and related tasks, as well as demonstrated experience in fundraising best practices, financial reporting, donor relations and the moves management process as it related to fundraising systems and reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Fundraising, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in finance and operations roles.
3+ years in a leadership capacity.
Strong knowledge of Canadian nonprofit fundraising laws and CRA regulations for registered charities.

Nice To Haves

CFRE designation preferred.
Experience managing and developing staff teams.
Demonstrated success supporting or collaborating with fundraising teams.
Proficiency with donor databases (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, Donor Perfect) and fundraising financial reporting.
Experience working in a fundraising foundation or nonprofit development environment.
Strong understanding of charitable fundraising and financial stewardship.
Operational systems thinking and process improvement.
High integrity and sound judgment.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Passion for mission-driven work and social impact.
Superior skills in data management and reporting.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight to database, operations, and administrative staff, support hiring, training, development, and performance management.
Oversee organizational infrastructure, including HR, IT, risk management, and vendor relationships.
Develop and maintain internal policies, procedures, and systems that ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
Prepare operational and financial materials for Board meetings and support Board committees as needed.
Lead development and oversight of the annual budget and multi-year forecasts in alignment with strategic goals.
Oversee all financial operations, including coordinating reports and banking with WCS Finance and payroll.
Ensure full compliance with CRA requirements, including T3010 filings, receipting standards, and disbursement quota obligations.
Manage financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders, including participation in annual Audit and any requirements for the preparation of audited financial statements.
Develop financial tools, dashboards, and reporting systems to support fundraising, particularly in relation to major gift solicitation, donor stewardship, and restricted funding.
Serve as the primary liaison with auditors, financial institutions, and legal or compliance advisors.
Work closely with the major gifts and development teams to ensure alignment between fundraising strategies and financial reporting, fund allocation, and compliance.
Provide financial modeling, reporting, and projections to support donor proposals, stewardship reports, and campaign planning.
Ensure accurate tracking, usage, and reporting of donor-restricted funds, endowed gifts, and designated contributions.
Support development of gift acceptance policies, donor agreements, and CRA-compliant receipting processes.