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About the role

  • Director of Finance leading accounting, compliance, budgeting, and financial strategy for The Salvation Army. Advising mission leaders and overseeing finance operations across Canada and Bermuda.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a regional financial accounting and advisory services group for The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda
  • Lead financial accounting and advisory services across multiple operating entities
  • Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, financial controls, and chart of accounts standards
  • Monitor financial health, performance, risks, and long-term sustainability of operating units
  • Conduct financial reviews and analyze key performance indicators
  • Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement corrective action plans
  • Provide strategic financial advice to mission leaders and stakeholders
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, variance analysis, and performance monitoring
  • Oversee financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end processes
  • Manage internal and external audits, regulatory filings, charitable and tax returns, and financial statement preparation
  • Support cash flow management, capital projects, government funding initiatives, and stakeholder reporting
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop finance staff while promoting continuous improvement

Requirements

  • Completion of an undergraduate degree in Accounting or a related discipline
  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required
  • Five to seven (5-7) years of progressive accounting, finance, or business management experience, including leadership responsibility for budgeting, financial management, and operational oversight
  • Demonstrated supervisory and leadership experience, with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams
  • Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, financial management practices, and financial reporting requirements, including regulatory compliance and audit processes
  • Experience developing solutions to complex business and financial challenges, managing large-scale initiatives, and exercising sound judgment with a high degree of independence
  • Strong understanding of integrated business systems, automated workflows, and accounting technologies, including cloud-based and web-enabled applications
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools
  • Ability to interpret, analyze, and present complex financial information
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder engagement, and customer service skills
  • Non-profit sector experience, including reporting to government agencies and external funders, considered an asset

Benefits

  • Reasonable accommodation upon request
  • Opportunity to work for a faith- and values-based organization serving communities across Canada and Bermuda

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Lead

Salary

CA$105,518 - CA$131,914 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Tech skills

Cloud

Location requirements

RemoteCanada

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