Director, Finance Jobs

Division: Finance

Location: Remote

Job Term: Permanent Full-time (35 hours per week)

Union/Excluded: Excluded

Competition: 23-35

The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, a national union representing some 70,000 professionals and scientists throughout Canada, requires a Director, Finance for its National Office.

PIPSC/IPFPC is committed to building an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our goals and objectives. We are making concerted efforts to foster a workforce that is representative of our diverse membership.

What can I expect to do in this role?

The Director, Finance is responsible for leading the financial accounting and financial planning activities for the institution. The Director, Finance reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for hiring, training, and retaining skilled accounting and finance staff. This position works closely with senior management, the Board of Directors, and external auditors. constituent bodies and related stakeholders to ensure the proper management of Institute funds in accordance with bylaws and generally accepted accounting standards.

Major responsibilities include:

• Develop and recommend for approval, budgetary proposals for Finance; implement approved budget for the Division. Ensure that all direct reports adhere to approved finance and accounting policies and procedures. Approve regular office expenditures for direct reports based on delegated authorities. Review and approve expense claims, overtime, leave, and travel requests for direct reports.
• Provide financial leadership for constituent bodies including banking, budget and expenditure control systems.
• Act as a resource to the Board of Directors and related committees, including the Finance Committee, to ensure reasonable and appropriate financial guidance to protect the Institute.
• Oversee the accounting operations of the corporation, including monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement preparation, financial outlooks and forecasting, tax planning and compliance, GL management, internal controls, cash management and contract review
• Participate in strategic planning activities supporting the development of ongoing operational, administrative and financial policies and procedures.
• Lead and direct the financial planning and budget management functions and recording with appropriate benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance.
• Manage, monitor and review all financial information relevant to Institute Trusts and serve as a Trustee as assigned. Prepare financial information for approval by Boards of Trustees and the Institute’s Board of Directors.
• Serve as a Trustee of the Institute’s Group Life Insurance Plan, a member of the Institute’s Pension Committee and principal liaison with representatives of various external specialized organizations to facilitate good financial practices and timely provision of information to Institute’s Management team and elected officials.
• Provide leadership and direction to staff, ensuring the creation of a positive work environment through coaching and mentoring and the implementation of established human resources policies and programs including recruitment, orientation, training and development, performance management, discipline and corrective measures. Act as a step in the grievance procedure for staff within area of authority.
• Oversee and direct the financial leadership of accounting systems, procedures and policies to ensure organizational efforts are in compliance with policies.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary teams assigned to special projects and work collaboratively with employees in other sections.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory:

• Experience working with and presenting to senior leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to skillfully analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, analysis, and projections.
• Ability to leverage complex analytical tools and statistics to perform analysis and forecasting of financial and other business information; extensive modeling experience required.
• High level of proficiency in finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles along with automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in analyzing financial data and preparing financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Accounting designation such as a CA or CMA and is a member in good standing.
• An extensive knowledge and understanding of the operations of the Professional Institute as they relate to financial management and administrative issues.
• Knowledge of financial oversight and management of a non-profit in Canada.
• Strong results orientation and accountability with the ability to solve problems and execute in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in driving short and long-term budgeting and forecasting, financial modeling, and rolling forecasts.
• Experience and demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and direct teams of staff.
• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and income tax laws.
• Strong cross-functional business systems, policy, and process skills.
• Extensive experience and demonstrated ability in financial planning, overseeing investments, analyzing, forecasting, budgeting and accounting.
• Completion of a university degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• Eight (8) to ten (10) years of extensive and relevant experience as a senior finance professional in a mid-size organization. or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation Package:

• Permanent Full-time (35 hours per week)
• Vacation (4 weeks/year) and other generous paid leave
• Group Benefits (Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance)
• Salary Range: (G10) Negotiable
• Pension Plan