POSITION:

Director - Finance and Operations (DFO)

REPORTS TO:

Executive Director  

WORK HOURS:

40 hours per week   

Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre (DBNC) is a leading, inclusive, welcoming, proactive, community-inspired agency. It is the organization that the community chooses because it meets their diverse and changing needs through empowerment, partnerships, active listening, engagement, and leadership.

DEI Statement:

We uphold and advance principles of diversity, equity and inclusion across the organization – every individual that engages with DBNC feels that their diverse perspectives, experiences and cultures are valued. Safe spaces and opportunities are created for all to voice their thoughts respectfully, to learn and develop a deeper understanding of one another.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Finance and Operations Director contributes to DBNC’s overall mission, vision, and values by leading and supporting seamless fiscal, operational, and IT management systems, procedures, and processes. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director will play a pivotal role in day-to-day financial and operational management, strategic improvement partnerships, and supervision of finance, operations, and IT staff. This role ensures DBNC’s policies, practices, and procedures are responsive and proactive in alignment with the organization’s, ministries’, and legislative mandates.

The Director will oversee all aspects of finance and operations, including financial reporting and analysis, internal controls and auditing, compiling reports to ministry funders, and preparation, submission, and monitoring of the annual budget. This role will also be responsible for reporting monthly financial statements and commentary to the Finance and Audit Committee, along with other matters during the year.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Management and Leadership

• Define the budget associated with the organization’s strategic positioning and approach in order to meet appropriate objectives and organizational action plans
• Oversee the Finance Team and Operations Administrator and relevant contractors to ensure that they have the required tools; processes and information to meet the organizations goals and analyze any deficiencies

• Support market sector analysis to source and identify new opportunities and partnerships
• Create and manage business networks and relationships
• Implement and promote a culture of collaboration and inclusion with the people committed to the success and continuous improvement of the organization
• Assist in the design and implementation of new financial processes or initiatives
• Act as a mentor and coach to the management team, the staff and the partners to ensure the organization’s objectives
• Contribute as a member of the Leadership Team to the overall operation and strategic development of the Agency as a whole.
• Assist with performance management, succession planning, employee engagement, and compensation and benefits.

Financial Monitoring and Reporting

• Lead the research and designing of innovative financing solutions for all levels of the organization
• Ensure the organization remains compliant with protocols for funders, audits and CRA
• Manage the annual audit process and serve as the primary liaison with the audit firm.
• Lead the organization’s financial management technology-based solutions and platforms
• Support Managers through the due diligence process of financial reporting
• Annual preparation of budgets for the organization and individual programs, including the submission of proposals to potential funders

• Manage the cash position, investments, and bank reconciliations

• Prepare and deliver position and portfolio-level reporting
• Use external networks to deepen understanding and knowledge
• Oversee the evaluation process that may include valuation and return analysis, financial modeling, sensitivity analysis, impact analysis and other data etc.
• Negotiate, prepare and monitor all vendor and consultant contracts
• Ensure Financial integrity in grant management, including budget adherence and reporting

Qualifications (Skills/Knowledge/Experience):

• University Degree and CPA/CGA Designation preferred with a minimum of 5-7 years of leadership positions preferably in a complex non-profit environment.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and federal and provincial legislation affecting charities/ non-profits
• Knowledge of GAAP requirements in a non-profit environment
• A passion for gender, racial, economic, and social justice, along with a commitment to DBNC's mission, vision and values
• High level of ethics and empathy
• Proven experience in people management with the ability to initiate/manage cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects.  
• Good understanding of processes, policies, and procedures required for supporting a non-profit organization. 
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural team environment and the ability to coordinate and direct staff. 
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills   
• Developed analytical, synthesis, critical thinking skills, and decision-making skills, enabling innovative solutions
• Independent worker who can maintain a flexible schedule (occasional evening and weekend work required)
• Demonstrated reliability, autonomy and a strong capacity for initiative. 
• Able to learn new technologies and platforms quickly 
• Able to build trusting relationships and be a team player
• Strong decision-making skills
• Effective at problem solving and negotiating resolutions

DBNC thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) will be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening as a part of the final step in the hiring process.

DBNC is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and DBNC Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Personal information provided through the DBNC recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with DBNC. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act).

Interested applicants should submit a resume quoting reference number: 024-052 by September 30^th 2024

Human Resources Department, Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre

3650 Dixie Rd. Suite 103, Mississauga, ON L4Y 3V9

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We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre is an equal opportunity employer