Director, Finance

You are passionate about the health and well-being of people and communities. The talents and skills you bring to your work are valued by your colleagues and you’re always interested in learning something new. You enjoy working remotely and online, using digital platforms to think creatively and work collaboratively, and you believe in the importance of work/life balance.

About the role

Position: Director, Finance
Position Type: Full-time, permanent
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Start Date: May 12, 2025
Location: Remote from home, resident in Canada

The Director, Finance is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organization, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and providing strategic financial insights to support the organization’s mission and goals. This role involves managing day-to-day accounting operations, preparing financial statements, leading grant and application processes, and driving system migrations and enhancements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in non-profit finance, experience with business analytics and proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Power Platform and PowerBI. 

This position is open only to residents of Canada, who are eligible to work in Canada.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial operations oversight: Manage the day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and general ledger functions. Ensure accuracy and timeliness in all financial transactions. Track all contracts, grants, agreements into master lists with ability to easily reference documents.
• Compliance and regulatory oversight: Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, provincial and local regulations, as well as financial policies and procedures. Maintain the organization’s financial integrity and transparency.
• Financial reporting and analysis: Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reconciliations. Provide detailed financial reports to the board of directors, executive team and other stakeholders. With the help of the CFO, lead the audit process for the organization.
• Grant writing and management: Lead the preparation and submission of grant applications and funding proposals. Manage the financial reporting and compliance requirements of all grants and contracts.
• Non-profit financial expertise: Apply knowledge of non-profit financial management to enhance reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes. Ensure that financial practices align with the unique needs of the non-profit sector.
• Business analytics: Utilize business analytics to support strategic decision-making. Analyze financial data and trends to provide actionable insights and recommendations to the leadership team.
• System migration and integration: Lead the migration of financial systems, including transitioning from legacy systems to QuickBooks Online. Ensure seamless integration with other organizational software and tools.
• Technology proficiency: Leverage the Power Platform and PowerBI to create dashboards, reports and automated workflows that enhance financial oversight and decision-making.
• Budgeting and forecasting: With the help of the CFO, assist and track the organization’s budget, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Provide accurate financial forecasts and adjust as needed to reflect changes in funding, expenses and organizational priorities.
• Team leadership and development: Supervise finance team members, setting clear goals and expectations. Provide coaching, performance feedback and professional development opportunities to strengthen team capability and efficiency.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field. A Master’s degree or CPA designation is preferred.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 1-3 years in a leadership role within the non-profit sector.
• Extensive experience with QuickBooks Online, including system migrations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including MS Teams, SharePoint and MS Planner.
• Ability to use Power Platform and PowerBI for financial reporting and data analysis is preferred.
• Strong understanding of non-profit financial management and writing skills, including grant writing and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in business analytics and strategic financial planning.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities. 

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

We offer a compensation package that includes:

• Hiring salary of $115,000 per year
• Contributions to group RRSP 
• Insurance: health, dental, long-term disability and life insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Flexible work location (within Canada) and hours of work
• Generous paid vacation, holidays and sick leave  

Commitment to inclusion and employment equity

Trans Canada Trail is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows everyone to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success, and we understand that different experiences, expertise and diversity of thought creates better opportunities to understand the world we share. 

To apply

We value a staff team made up of people with diverse voices and experiences and welcome your application if this role calls out to you. If you already have the skills and experience that we’ve asked for, great. But we also consider potential — so if you don’t have those exact skills yet, but you have the know-how and desire to develop them, know that we support professional growth, and this role may still be a great match for you — so don’t be shy about applying. 

Applications will only be accepted from residents of Canada, who are eligible to work in Canada. 

• Please send resume and cover letter to humanresources@tctrail.ca.
• The deadline for submitting your application is Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

Please note that applications should be submitted in pdf format, with no external links. You may submit separate documents for your cover letter and CV, although it is preferred that they be submitted as one document. Naming format should be as follows:

• Combined document:  Last name, first name
• Separate documents:  Last name, first name_Cover letter AND Last name, first name_CV

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest in working at Trans Canada Trail. 

Trans Canada Trail is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Trans Canada Trail will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact humanresources@tctrail.ca.