Director of Finance
Description
About Hopewell
Our Vision: A community where all people can reach their full potential in supportive and caring environments.
Our Mission: Enrich the lives of individuals with a range of physical and developmental abilities to experience a full life.
Core Values: Transparency | Innovation | Excellence | Person Centred | Accountability
Hopewell is a not-for-profit registered charity governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Hopewell was established outside of Guelph, Ontario in Ariss in 1983 by John and Johanna Oosterhuis as a goodwill gesture to help families manage support for their child. The support these families needed was not typical supports but centered around help for their child who had either developmental disabilities and/or other medical challenges. The agency has grown significantly since then and we now have administrative space plus 7 homes where we provide support – we serve over 500 families a year! Our services fit into three pillars: Respite, Recreational and Residential and we have a solid reputation for providing exceptional service to the individuals we support and their families. We are funded by the Ministry of Children’s Community and Social Services and are looked to by the Ministry to expand our supports to be able to serve more individuals in our community.
Our unique culture and well-deserved reputation for extraordinary staff and exceptional care have allowed Hopewell to increase its ability to serve more individuals requiring care and support.
About the opportunity
As Director of Finance, you will be equal parts strategist, business innovator, collaborator, leader, and problem solver. You will have primary responsibility for the organization’s financial health and operational effectiveness, support growth and ensure optimization and operational efficiencies with regards to business and operational processes and systems. You will also ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory compliance. Reporting to the Executive Director and as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be a key player in developing and leading the organization’s strategic directions and execution of the operating plan and growth strategy. In addition, you will be responsible for all aspects of completing timely, accurate accounting, not-for-profit financial reporting, adherence to accounting standards, maintaining, developing, and documenting disclosure controls and procedures, financial planning and analysis, risk management and preparation of reports to the senior leadership team, the Board, and other stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities
o Bring a financial management and business development lens, analytical and interpretive expertise, and a strategic leadership mindset to the Finance function at Hopewell.
o Play a key role on the Senior Leadership Team by delivering and interpreting financial reports and results; providing support; refining our reporting; leading the budget and forecast processes; and providing proactive oversight to all areas of our financial activities and the operational infrastructure of the organization.
o Be a valued business partner in the management of our government-funded programs and our Fund Development work by identifying key financial performance metrics, and opportunities demonstrated through reporting and analyses.
o Manage the operations and functions of the Finance department.
o Do or oversee functional accounting work including general ledger completion, preparation of financial reports, payroll, banking, budget preparation and forecasting, financial controls, procedures and/or policy recommendations, audit preparation and completion of the annual financial statements.
o Prepare and ensure compliance with CRA filings and ensure legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations are met.
o Bring management accounting and analytical skills to all financial aspects of our operations, from projections and risk management to pricing and business planning.
o Administer our investments consistent with our policies.
o Oversee and be well-versed in payroll administration.
o Attend and present at our Board meetings and play a key role on the Board Finance Committee as may be required from time to time.
o Manage real estate related financial work, with respect to our leased and owned sites.
o Research, identify, and pursue grants and subsidies for general operations as opportunities arise.
o Compile and submit all other subsidy applications for available funding.
o Represent the organization on related financial matters, or other duties as requested by the Executive Director.
o Be a coach and mentor providing guidance, training, and career development to staff and management.