Director of Finance

Pay Grade : $120,000-$150,000

Reports to : Executive Director

Position type : Full-time

Location : Eastern Ontario, ideally living within a one hour drive of Ottawa; remote office with in-person meetings in Ottawa required 5-10 times per year.

About Us

EnviroCentre is an Ottawa-based environmental not-for-profit that supports local residents, businesses and communities to find practical ways to reduce their environmental impact.

Our four key impact areas are Green Homes, Green Business, Green Transportation and Green Future. We have been working for twenty-five years to promote practical climate action and awareness in our local communities, and we are one of the leading local agencies in environmental action.

We pride ourselves on a supportive work environment with flexible hours and we have a growing team of exceptional people who are keen to provide practical solutions to lighten our environmental impact in a lasting way.

About the Job

Our Finance team is growing! We’re searching for a collaborative and tech savvy Director of Finance . In this newly developed role, you’ll be an integral part of the senior management team and will manage a team of one full-time staff and one contracted bookkeeper.

The Finance function is currently overseen by a virtual CFO resource who will support a smooth transition and then exit the organization.

This is an outstanding opportunity to take ownership of all aspects of the financial management of a dynamic and inclusive organization.

We’re poised for continued success and growth. Join us on the journey!

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of financial management for EnviroCentre, including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with the management team to advance strategic and operational priorities with robust financial analysis and insights while ensuring the ongoing financial sustainability of EnviroCentre.
• Manage and mentor the accounting team and provide financial leadership to the organization with a spirit of respect, integrity, and collaboration.
• Lead the development of the annual budget and quarterly forecasting.
• Produce accurate and timely financial dashboards, reporting and analysis to ensure reliable and relevant financial insight to support decision making.
• Manage and report on cash flow to meet operational requirements.
• Maintain or implement robust policies and processes ensuring appropriate internal controls are consistently applied and regularly reviewed, recommending changes to policies and processes when appropriate to meet current and future organizational needs.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting including monthly balance sheet review, variance analysis and account reconciliations.
• Oversee inventory management, procurement and invoicing processes. Develop and maintain effective relationships with a broad range of external stakeholders, including financial institutions, funders, and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with provincial and federal legal requirements including HST, EHT, payroll remittances and other reporting requirements.
• Lead the annual external audit process.
• Support risk management across the organization including annual insurance risk mitigation.
• Support the finance and audit committee with financial reporting and analysis.

Skills & Experience

• CPA designation preferred, University or college degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• 5+ years in a comparable role in a growing and fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an orientation towards collaboration and teamwork.
• Technically savvy with advanced Excel skills and a high degree of proficiency in QBO and cloud accounting tools, with the ability to quickly adapt to new and complex software.
• Keen analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Why apply? In addition to competitive pay, we offer

• A 35-hour work week, with the ability to work flexible hours.
• A virtual workplace that supports work / life balance, combined with in-person events, occasional in-person group meetings and the opportunity to use a co-working space in downtown Ottawa or another convenient location.
• Starting 3 weeks paid vacation per year, plus paid office closure between Christmas and New Year’s and summer half-day Fridays.
• Health, dental and wellness coverage for you and your dependents.
• Paid sick days, and additional time off for personal and care responsibilities.
• Caring, compassionate and supportive work environment that recognizes that work is one of the many responsibilities we have to prioritize in our lives.

EnviroCentre is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or municipal laws.

EnviroCentre is committed to a workplace where everyone can participate safely, freely and confidently. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Peoples of Colour) and / or members of equity-seeking groups.

EnviroCentre recognizes a diversity of backgrounds and experience. If you do not have the formal experience described, but can meet the requirements of the role and are willing to learn, we encourage you to apply and make your case in your cover letter.

We are interested in a diverse team and willing to train the right person.

EnviroCentre is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise us in a timely fashion of any accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications.

Application Deadline : June 23, 2024

Anticipated start date : August 2024

Important :

Please send your resume and cover letter in one document to [email protected]

Please ensure your resume file (PDF) includes your first and last name and the reference number (Reference# EC202415). Please also put the Reference# EC202415 in the subject line of your email.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.