ABOUT THE YMCA OF NORTHEASTERN ONTARIO
The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is a charity dedicated to building healthy northern communities by nurturing the potential of children, youth and families, promoting healthy living and fostering social responsibility within our community.
Our YMCA is a trusted, respected employer of 450 full and part-time staff and more than 100 volunteers, serving 20,000 people annually in health and fitness, childcare, camp, employment, settlement services and youth programming.
We provide upwards of $400,000 in financial assistance each year to support individuals and families in local communities who otherwise would not be able to afford participation.
So much more than buildings and programs, our YMCA is a place to belong and to grow strong. We promote and develop healthy minds and spirits as much as healthy bodies. We support children and youth to grow up strong, confident and resilient.
And, we help busy individuals and families at every age and stage to connect with the people, the values and the activities that matter most to them, every day.
We are committed to this work at every level of our organization because we know that when we support people of all backgrounds, ages and abilities to fulfill health goals, reach their full potential and feel they truly belong, we build a stronger Northern Ontario.
We currently operate across the three main communities of North Bay, Sudbury and Timmins with plans to service more communities across Northeastern Ontario.
If you are a senior financial and accounting professional who is passionate about building stronger, healthier and more connected northern communities, we want to talk to you.
A balanced approach to weekly, in-person leadership is required between the YMCA’s Sudbury and North Bay locations, with occasional travel to Timmins.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As an integral member of the executive team, the Chief Financial Officer plays a key role in collaboratively shaping the long-term financial strategy and success of the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario.
Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, this position holds responsibility for providing direction and oversight of the YMCA’s overall well-being including investments, insurance, enterprise risk management/compliance and information technology management.
This role requires an individual with superior communication skills, outstanding relationship-building abilities, and a strong financial management background.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strengthen the Association’s business acumen, ensuring a strong financial backbone for the Association.
- Work to ensure the effective integration between operations and finance.
- Provide strategic leadership and insight into the improvement of financial and IT processes/systems.
- Provide financial analysis and projections with a solutions-focused lens.
- Work collaboratively with leadership to support strategic growth initiatives.
- Provide leadership to the YMCA Finance and Audit Committee of the Board.
- Build and lead a team of professionals in finance and IT.
- Oversee the financial planning, budgeting process, financial and cash flow forecasts, investment portfolios, and capital projects.
- Ensure that effective financial and system controls are in place and compliance with applicable provincial and federal legislation, regulations, and policies. Continuously identifies, develops, and implements process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of finance and operational procedures.
- Through direct input and through supporting others, ensure month-end procedures, internal and external reporting, annual reports, audits, filings, and other regulatory requirements are completed.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure the maintenance of an Enterprise Risk Management framework which encompasses financial risk, health and safety, technology, physical infrastructure, staffing, and organizational reputation and brand.
- Make timely decisions and apply sound judgement to assess risks, evaluate alternatives and select the best course of action; uses a combination of analytical thinking, intuition, mental agility and seasoned experience to address complex and ambiguous issues.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Recognized professional accounting designation with a minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience;
- Proven success in a similar position with similar responsibilities;
- Six to 10 years of experience leading a financial services team, generating financial reporting, financial analysis and working with Boards and Committees.
- Ability to work with significant ambiguity, model, and forecast future operating scenarios.
- Advanced knowledge of accounting software and reporting (Sage, Dayforce HRIS, and Payroll; Salesforce Fundraising Management; Avocado/TechShare software); proficiency in Office 365 software with advanced skills in Excel and SharePoint.
- Strong decision-making skills, problem recognition, and problem-solving skills.
- Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date. The YMCA will provide applicable instructions and paperwork.
COMPETENCIES
- Strategic orientation
- Results focused
- Strong ethics, integrity, initiative and self-management
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Conceptual thinking
- Collaborative style
- Leadership
- Coaching and mentoring
DIVERSITY AND ACCOMMODATION
YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is an equal-opportunity employer that is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment. All of our employees and job applicants will be promoted or employed solely based on their abilities and qualifications. All applicants are thanked for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted and you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment partner.
HOW TO APPLY
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, email your cover letter and resume to:
Kelly Cline, Executive Search Consultant
Email: kcline@feldmandaxon.com