Director of Finance & Corporate Services – Wing Kei Care Centres

This executive search is conducted by Nelson/Kraft & Associates on behalf of Wing Kei Care Centres

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Wing Kei Care Centres is looking for a people-centred leader with financial and business acumen to join their team as Director of Finance and Corporate Services.

As a senior leader, you model Wing Kei's values and support their strong organizational culture. Day-to-day, you are expected to demonstrate strategic focus, collaboration, and resourcefulness. You will implement and maintain policies, protocols, and processes that align your team’s work to Wing Kei’s mission and strategic priorities. As well, you will support the CEO in working with the Wing Kei Board of Directors.

Equipped with your finance background and business experience, Wing Kei offers the opportunity for you to further your career in leading risk management and human resources functions. This role will appeal to someone who is energetic, quick to pivot between a diverse scope, and is supportive of the growing organization’s mission despite the inevitable challenges.

When you work at Wing Kei, your passions and talents come together to meet a great need in caring for the children and the elderly. As Director of Finance and Corporate Services, you will inspire and lead a dedicated and committed team of professionals who are essential to Wing Kei’s unique corporate culture. As a servant leader, you will work with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure alignment with Wing Kei’s core values and strategy.

If you are a CPA-designated executive leader with a skillset in finance and corporate services, team building, and a passion that aligns with the mission of Wing Kei, we would love to hear from you!

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

• You are a people-centric servant leader, financially astute, and data savvy.
• You are a servant leader who builds required systems and ways of working and unifies a team to perform excellently.
• You are a creative problem solver.
• You are a collaborative and great communicator.
• You are energized and not daunted to lead a multi-faceted team.
• You have led a team of different professionals such as finance, HR, and administration.
• You thrive in a changing environment and growing organization.
• You are excited to work within a culture of people who care deeply.
• You are curious, quick to learn, and motivated even if unfamiliar with an issue at hand.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Aligned with Wing Kei’s Vision, Mission and Core Values.
• CPA designation, required.
• MBA, preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years’ progressive leadership experience, demonstrating growth through the increasing complexity and strategic focus of scope.
• Leadership experience in finance and risk management, required.
• Hands-on experience managing finance, payroll, and/or human resources in a growing organization, preferred.
• Able to stay organized and positive through the challenges of managing a multi-functional team.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and proactive in a fast-paced workplace.
• Flexible with work schedule if in-person support at events is required.
• Can communicate well with an engaging presentation style.
• Can manage the development of and changes to HR policies, practices, and procedures; providing expertise and resources related to legislative compliance and impact on operations.
• Within the not-for-profit context, is passionate about connecting donors and partners with a worthwhile mission in the community.
• Exhibits consistent problem solving abilities, with a track record in resourcefulness and stewardship.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, and consistently behaves in a professional manner.
• Works well with interdisciplinary teams.

• Knowledge of the Chinese culture, an asset.

WHO WE ARE

Wing Kei is an innovative, resourceful provider of culturally-appropriate seniors care in Calgary. We are proud of the care we provide. We are among the top in the province for health quality indicators and have received exemplary standing from Accreditation Canada, most recently scoring 100% in our accreditation assessment. Our employees drive our success. In our last employee survey, over 95% of respondents indicated that they are satisfied working at Wing Kei.

Since opening in 2005, we have flourished with the loyal support of a like-minded community of government officials, funders, partners, and donors. Our high-in-demand services include long term care, supportive living, and an adult day program. We credit our staff and volunteers for compassionate and individualized support for seniors through health and living care, and most recently, for children and their families through our Montessori School (established September 2020). We continue to evolve and improve our services, shaping them to meet ever-growing demands in our community.

We are a Christian, not-for-profit charitable organization that exists to create nurturing programs and services where seniors and children in our care can find social connection, emotional fulfilment, independence, and safety. We extend this same care to employees, encouraging them to thrive personally and professionally.

Location: Calgary, AB

Application Deadline: March 24, 2023

Start Date: Spring 2023

TO APPLY please send a PDF copy of your cover letter and resume to .

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ABOUT US

Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. is an executive consulting firm that specializes in working with not-for-profits and for-profit businesses across Canada, assisting them in the placement of senior executives and directors.

Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. welcomes and encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position. Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. is committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices, and will only make distinctions among interested applicants in accordance with the applicable Human Rights legislation.

Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. also welcomes and encourages applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us.