<p>A public-sector-aligned organization is seeking an experienced <strong>Director of Finance & Reporting</strong> to provide strategic and operational leadership across finance, compliance, reporting, and administrative functions.</p><p>Reporting to the CEO/COO, this role oversees all core financial operations and ensures accurate, timely, and compliant reporting to senior leadership, funders, and external stakeholders. The Director plays a key role in strengthening financial controls, improving operational processes, supporting strategic initiatives, and ensuring compliance with legislative and funding requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity is well suited for a hands-on finance leader who can operate at both a strategic and executional level in a complex, regulated environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Type:</strong> 3-6 month contract with strong potential to convert to permanent or extend</p><p><strong>Work Model:</strong> Primarily remote (Toronto-based organization) with some occasional in-office days as required</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Management</strong></p><ul><li>Provide oversight of all finance functions including AP, AR, payroll, cash management, general ledger, collections, government remittances, inventory, and internal controls</li><li>Manage full financial cycles: daily operations, month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and business planning</li><li>Prepare and oversee funding submissions and financial reports required to maintain funding status</li><li>Lead external audits and reviews, ensuring timely completion and compliance with legislative and stakeholder requirements</li><li>Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial data and reporting</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership & Strategic Support</strong></p><ul><li>Support the CEO/COO and senior leadership team with financial insights, reporting, and analysis</li><li>Contribute to strategic planning, business planning, policy development, and long-term objectives</li><li>Lead and develop finance team members; provide direction, mentorship, and performance oversight</li><li>Partner with the Board and Board Committees (Audit & Finance) and liaise with independent auditors</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, funders, and sector partners</li></ul><p><strong>Administration & Procurement</strong></p><ul><li>Lead procurement activities including sourcing, vendor selection, contract review, and supplier evaluation</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, directives, and trade requirements</li><li>Oversee contracts, agreements, and leases to ensure financial and service compliance</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance & Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Develop, maintain, and enhance compliance policies and procedures</li><li>Ensure adherence to funding agreements, transfer-payment agency requirements, GAAP, and legislative obligations</li><li>Support strong governance, risk management, and internal control practices</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Lead quarterly and annual financial and non-financial reporting to government ministries and regulators</li><li>Prepare Board and Committee reporting packages, briefing notes, and supporting documentation</li></ul>

<p><strong>Qualifications & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field</li><li>Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA)</li><li>5+ years of progressive senior-level finance and accounting experience</li><li>Experience in public sector, broader public sector, or non-profit environments is a strong asset</li><li>Solid understanding of GAAP, accrual accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control</li><li>Experience working with government funding, audits, and regulatory reporting</li><li>Proven experience partnering with Boards, senior executives, and external professional advisors</li><li>Strong knowledge of audit processes and working with external auditors</li><li>Experience overseeing procurement and vendor relationships</li><li>Advanced Excel skills; strong working knowledge of financial systems (Great Plains and Management Reporter preferred)</li><li>Exceptional integrity, judgment, and ethical standards</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial information for non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Hands-on leader with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment</li></ul><p><br></p>

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