Director of Finance and Administration

Location: Toronto, ON, Hybrid, can be 1–2 days remote per week based on organizational needs

Language: Strong written and spoken English communication skills

 

About the Opportunity

Our client, a mission-driven non-profit, is seeking a Director of Finance and Administration to join its Senior Leadership Team. Reporting to the Executive Director, you’ll serve as a trusted strategic partner, helping guide financial sustainability, organizational modernization and the infrastructure needed to support continued growth.

 

What’s in it for You

You’ll join a collaborative leadership team where your perspective can directly influence strategy and community impact. This is an opportunity to move beyond day-to-day finance and influence the organization’s future. You’ll oversee a growing finance and administration function while helping shape capital planning, technology modernization, and risk management.

 

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll lead financial strategy, multi-year planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, reserves, investments and capital planning.
• You’ll support the overall health and growth of the organization through timely financial reporting, scenario analysis and strategic recommendations.
• You’ll oversee the Finance and Administration team, including a Finance Manager and accounting staff, while maintaining accountability for financial integrity, payroll and controls.
• You’ll lead enterprise risk, audit, compliance, governance and funder reporting across a largely government-funded environment.
• You’ll partner with Facilities leadership on capital projects, infrastructure planning and financial strategy.
• You’ll champion technology modernization, working with external IT partners to strengthen cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, Dayforce utilization and organizational systems.

 

Skills and Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, ideally within a non-profit, public sector or similar environment.
• CPA designation or equivalent.
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, audits, internal controls and Board-level reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead capital planning, funding strategies and complex financial decision-making.
• Experience overseeing technology and/or digital transformation initiatives.
• Collaborative leadership skills with the ability to coach teams and partner effectively across Finance, People, Facilities and executive leadership.

 

Note from the Hiring Manager

“We’re looking for a strategic partner who can see the bigger picture, strengthen the systems behind our work and help us make thoughtful financial decisions as we build for the future.”

 

Why Partner with Altis

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.