ABOUT CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES PEEL-DUFFERIN
Catholic Family Services Peel-Dufferin (CFSPD) is a multi-service counselling agency that serves individuals, couples, and families who live or work in the Regions of Peel and Dufferin.
CFSPD supports the entire community, regardless of people’s faiths and backgrounds and services are available to people who are experiencing challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, or any life stresses.
Services are also available to couples and families who are experiencing difficulties in their relationships, such as couple conflict, parent-child conflict, or communication.
All of CFSPD’s counsellors hold master’s degrees in Social Work or counselling-related fields and are registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
ABOUT THE ROLE
A member of the senior management team, the Director of Finance and Operations will direct and deliver the agency’s financial requirements and Operations/HR services for the agency.
The Director of finance and operations has three direct reports, including a Finance Analyst, Operations Manager and Human Resources Generalist.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Finance
- Manage fiscal operations, including annual budget, quarterly updates/forecasts, and financial statements for CFSPD and 60 West (building).
- Manage investment of funds and audits/auditors to ensure quality, compliance, and timeliness.
- Provide cross-functional support and accountability to the directors/CEO to ensure timely and accurate reporting to funders, Board, and committees.
- Ensure requirements are met for banking/cash flow needs, payroll, and general accounting needs.
- Monitor and ensure the agency’s financial and accounting systems and controls operate within provincial financial parameters and the board mandate for sound corporate governance.
Operations
- Oversee and direct CFSPD’s manager of operations regarding office and IT needs including St. Elizabeth shared services relationship (IT services)
- Oversee/direct CFSPD’s HR generalist, including St. Elizabeth’s relationship (HR services).
- Ensure effective hard and soft copy records filing of all finance and operational documents to ensure protection, retrieval, storage, and timely disposal of records.
- Set standards for organizational filling system (SharePoint).
Management
- As a member of the CFSPD senior management team, contribute to the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies, and practices to ensure the agency is meeting its goals in line with the mission and values.
- Lead strategic initiatives/major projects in finance or operations departments.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and legal requirements for employment, standards, health and safety, fire, and licensing, and ensure that all members of the team are aware and working in accordance with these requirements.
- Maintain positive relationships with board members, vendors, bankers, funders, and others, as needed.
- Direct, manage and mentor the Finance and Operations team through work plans to meet the organization’s goals. Manage and monitor performance and provide timely feedback and annual reviews.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of proven experience in financial leadership as a director or manager.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, preferably business or a related field.
- CPA designation is required.
- Knowledge of government contract management (MCCSS, MAG, OTF) would be an asset.
SKILLS
- Strong budgeting and analysis skills in the not-for-profit sector.
- Skilled in planning, organizing, and communicating complex financial information to others.
- Able to lead the Executive team through budgets and decision requirements.
- Strategic thinker, strong judgement, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to assess issues, prioritize, focus, and direct self and others in meeting organizational goals.
- Process-driven to achieve long-lasting results. Strong problem solver (ability to avoid problems or assess mitigation).
- Strong communication skills (verbal/written) that ensure clarity and understanding and enable clear decision-making.
- Collaboration and relationship skills that build trust and confidence and can manage relationships with peers, staff, and key stakeholders (board, vendors, funders, partners).
- Project management skills are an asset to help lead and/or train others.
HOW TO APPLY
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, email your cover letter and resume to:
Patrick Rowan, Partner
Email: prowan@feldmandaxon.com