Director of Finance

The Role

We are currently seeking the ideal candidate to fill the position of : Director of Finance.

FoodShare is a food justice organization advocating for the right to food and working to challenge the systemic barriers that keep people from accessing food. We support community-led food initiatives and work alongside those most impacted by poverty and food insecurity including Black and Indigenous people people of colour people with disabilities and those living on a low income.

Whether it is supporting urban farms subsidizing local produce markets or coordinating community kitchens all of our work is about folks accessing food on their own terms. Our vision is a Toronto where everyone can feed themselves their loved ones and their communities with dignity and joy.

We operate on a people-centered model that values fair compensation policies that respect the well-being of the team healthy boundaries and the contributions of our team members at all levels.

Overview :

Were seeking a strategic and values-driven Director of Finance to lead our Finance team and steward FoodShares financial health and sustainability. Reporting to the Executive Director This role offers both operational and strategic leadership across budgeting planning compliance and reporting ensuring our financial practices align with our mission and values.

Duties include (but are not limited to) :

Leadership & Management

• Lead the Finance team with the development of annual workplans and department budgets providing supportive feedback performance management and coaching.
• Develop and maintain financial policies procedures and internal controls that are transparent equitable and compliant with CRA legal and accounting standards.
• Serve as signing officer; support the ED and Treasurer in preparing for and presenting at Board and committee meetings.
• Provide mentorship and support to Finance staff fostering a culture of trust learning and collaboration.
• Identify organizational training needs and support program managers in budgeting financial literacy and grant compliance.
• Foster a culture of financial accountability and shared stewardship across the organization.
• Stay informed on relevant legislation and emerging trends in nonprofit finance.
• Participate in the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and internal committees.
• Provide limited oversight of HR functions related to finance.

Financial Strategy & Planning

Accounting Compliance & Reporting

Ensure responsible use and reporting of restricted and unrestricted funds.

Qualifications & Experience

Salary and Benefits :

Total Compensation

Additional Leave

Additional Information :

Contract Type : Full-Time Indefinite

Reports to : Executive Director

Supervises : Finance team members management and non-management

Location : Remote-first hybrid with some in-person meetings at 120 Industry St. or other partner locations across Toronto as needed.

TO APPLY : Please submit your resume and cover letter by 9 : 00am on Thursday October 23 2025

Please note that we may only be able to contact candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Selection Process :

Were looking for someone who is not only financially savvy but also committed to reimagining how financial systems can support community-driven justice-centered work. If you believe spreadsheets and equity can coexist we want to hear from you.

FoodShare strives to create a workspace that reflects the diversity of identities and lived experiences that exist within the communities we work alongside. We are committed to working to identify and dismantle systemic forms of oppression in the food system. Racialized people and others from equity-seeking groups are over-represented in food insecurity and poverty statistics but are significantly under-represented in community-based food work. We believe that those most affected by an issue must have access to paid positions in organizations tasked with challenging poverty and food insecurity. If you see yourself reflected in 80% of this job posting please consider putting yourself forward.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Finance

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1