Director, Finance and Controller

Description

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Canadians living with vision loss

Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC) is a national health services organization dedicated to empowering people who are blind or partially sighted to live safely and independently.

Our certified specialists provide client-centered rehabilitation mobility training and daily living skills programs that help clients build confidence and thrive. We work collaboratively with ophthalmologists optometrists and other health care professionals offering essential care on a referral basis in homes workplaces and communities across the country. We value our employees as our greatest asset and were committed to supporting their well-being professional growth and work-life balance. Learn more about VLRC at or call 1-.

Position Title : Director Finance & Controller

Location : Kitchener ON

Term : Full-time Permanent

Reports To : President and CEO

Salary : $107000-$160000 annually

Posting Date : November 12 2025

Closing Date : November 30 2025

I. Scope and Summary of Primary Responsibilities

The Director of Finance & Controller is the senior financial leader responsible for stewarding Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canadas national financial performance long-term sustainability and organizational accountability.

As a key member of VLRCs Executive leadership team this role provides enterprise-level financial strategy operational leadership and oversight of all financial functions including accounting operations budgeting provincial funding oversight compliance reporting forecasting internal controls and audit management.

The Director ensures the financial infrastructure systems and disciplines are in place to support a complex multi-jurisdictional healthcare organization delivering high-quality vision rehabilitation services across Canada.

This role combines strategic financial leadership with hands-on execution.

II. Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Enterprise Financial Leadership

• Provide strategic financial guidance to the President and ELT to inform organizational priorities long-term planning and resource allocation.
• Provide actionable insights KPIs and scenario analysis to support decision-making in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.
• Guide financial considerations related to service expansion funding negotiations clinical workforce growth digital transformation and strategic initiatives.

Financial Planning Budgeting & Forecasting

Accounting & Operations Oversight

Provincial Funding Compliance & Program Reporting

Internal Controls Risk & Audit

Systems Processes & Continuous Improvement

Leadership & People Development

Requirements

Education & Experience

Technical Skills

Leadership & Professional Competencies

Benefits

At VLRC your work has real impact. Join a team that empowers Canadians with vision loss to live independently and where your growth well-being and contributions matter. We offer :

Join us to grow your career and make a difference everyday.

Inclusion Accessibility & Accommodation

VLRC is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive equitable and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from members of groups that have been historically marginalized including but not limited to Indigenous peoples racialized persons persons with disabilities including those who are blind partially sighted or deafblind women and 2SLGBTQ. We strongly encourage applications from applicants with sight loss to apply. Direct lived experience is valued as an asset. The successful candidate will be required to complete a standard Vulnerable Sector Check.

If you require an accommodation to apply or participate in the selection process please contact . Well be happy to work with you to meet your needs.

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We understand that not everyone brings 100% of the skills and experience for the role. If you bring passion transferable skills and a desire to make a difference we encourage you to apply! VLRC does not use AI tools in its screening assessment or selection process.

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

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Accounting Software,GAAP,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,IFRS,Sage,Regulatory Reporting,Workers' Compensation Law,Budgeting,ERP Systems,Financial Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Operations

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 107000 - 160000