director, finance

Employment Type : Permanent, Full-Time Department : Finance Union: Excluded Salary : $130,000 - $140,000 File # : 26-FA-12 Posting Date : September 10, 2026 Posting Close : September 23, 2026 Position Summary Reporting to the CEO, the Director, Finance will be an important and integral part of the Leadership Team.

Director, Finance will lead Dixon Hall's financial management function, providing strategic and operational oversight of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and internal controls across the Agency.

The Director ensures the financial integrity of Dixon Hall's operations, safeguards its resources, and provides senior management and the Board with the financial insight needed to support sound decision-making in service of Dixon Hall's mission.

The Director, Finance will also liaise with the Board and participate in Board meetings, work with the Chair of the Finance Audit and Risk Committee, and other Board committees as required; undertake and update the Risk portfolio for the agency and manage the finance department in the areas of accounts payable; confirm the accuracy of monthly remittances; record deposits to accounts receivable as well as; you will be responsible for the annual audit working papers and the work required by the finance department to coordinate the annual audit as well as ensuring timely and accurate invoicing; update and maintain the accuracy of the internal database(s); ensure the completion of all administrative duties related to the Finance Department.

Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Financial Leadership Serve as Dixon Hall's senior financial strategist, translating the Agency's mission and strategic plan into a sound, sustainable financial framework.

Advise the CEO and Board on the financial implications of strategic decisions, including program expansion, new funding opportunities, and organizational risk.

Build and maintain Dixon Hall's financial sustainability strategy, including reserve fund policy, revenue diversification, and long-term capital planning.

Monitor the regulatory and funding landscape (provincial, federal, and municipal) affecting the non-profit and charitable sector, and advise leadership on emerging risks and opportunities.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning Lead Agency-wide operational and capital budgeting and forecasting processes, aligning departmental budgets to strategic priorities.

Analyze cost and revenue performance against budget across all programs and funding streams to assess financial performance and risk.

Investigate budget and reporting variances and lead corrective action in partnership with program leadership.

Identify and act on opportunities for cost efficiency and revenue growth across the Agency.

Fund Accounting, Funder & Grant Compliance (NPO-specific) Oversee fund accounting practices to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of restricted and unrestricted funding across all programs and funders (municipal, provincial, federal, and philanthropic).

Ensure compliance with individual funder reporting requirements and deadlines, including government funding agreements administered through Ontario Health Teams and other current provincial/municipal funding bodies.

Oversee the integrity of client billing, fee revenue, and accounts receivable processes across program areas, ensuring accurate reconciliation between program systems (e.g., CIMS) and the Agency's accounting system.

Oversee the accuracy and timeliness of donation processing and reconciliation between the donor database (e.g., SUMAC) and the accounting system, in partnership with Fund Development.

Financial Reporting, Governance & Risk Management Prepare and present financial statements, variance analyses, and strategic financial reporting to the CEO, Board, and Finance/Audit Committee.

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