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Job title: Director, Finance and Information Technology
Company: Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies
Job description: Overview
Job Posting #
2021-06
Title:
Director, Finance and Information Technology
Classification:
Director
Employment Duration:
Permanent, Full Time
Salary Range:
$153,165 – $164,846
Location:
Toronto, ON
The Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies (OACAS) has represented Children’s Aid Societies in Ontario since 1912, providing service in the areas of government relations, communications, information management, education and training to advocate for the protection and well-being of children.
As a member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Finance and Information Technology oversees the financial management and information technology functions of the Association and its business units which includes financial governance, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, monitoring, delivering financial results, participating/leading financial initiatives, projects, leading information technology and other related services of OACAS as required.
This position provides leadership in the financial performance of a complex $1.5 billion child welfare sector to identify opportunities for strategic, innovative and forward-thinking engagement. This role will work with various stakeholders to design, develop and prepare financial management strategies and provide analytics that support decision-making related to both internal and external issues. This position also develops, designs, and implements functional policies and initiatives that make changes in overall business performance based on long-term goals, and contributes to the continuous improvements of departmental performance through analysis, implementation of sound management practices. In addition, this position, provides staff with direction, guidance, training and tools to increase efficiencies and improve effectiveness of services provided by Finance and IT functions, and leads and motivates a diverse team, ensuring effective teamwork, high quality and standards of work, and continuous learning.
Responsibilities
Financial Management – Internal Stakeholders:
- Develop the Association’s annual budget and other special project funded budgets in collaboration with department managers
- Forecast, develop and administer budgetary controls
- Anticipate emerging financial issues and formulate action plans and responses as required
- Provide coaching and expertise to the organization on all aspects of financial management including expenditure planning and management, financial planning and development, budgeting, and control and risk management
- Ensure that management systems and processes are in place to ensure effective controllership and risk management
- Manage the delivery of comprehensive financial services for the Association including revenue accounting, payroll, accounts payable and special project accounting
- Oversee the financial reporting process, including the annual audit, monthly financial reports, as well as other reports to the Board, the membership and the government as required
- Oversee the process and administration of pre-mandated agencies requesting to seek membership with the Association
- Represent the association at various meetings and on various committees such as the Finance Committee of the Board
- Support, initiate and/or lead critical provincial projects, innovate and facilitate initiatives to support OACAS priorities
Financial Management – External Stakeholders:
- Proactively supports and consults with member agencies and other stakeholders to help develop and manage financial strategies and plans including providing consultation regarding budgetary and financial implications
- Forecast provincial trends, anticipate emerging financial issues and formulate action plans and responses both internally and externally to member agencies and other stakeholders as required
- Engage, participate and/or lead in all funding initiatives, program evaluations and other related activities with the Ministries, societies and other external stakeholders
Information Technology:
- Provide oversight of the organization’s information technology assets, infrastructure, and operations; provides direction to the Manager, Information Technology
- Direct the development and implementation of IT strategic business and project plans.
- Develop a comprehensive cybersecurity roadmap of the organization’s information security program. Lead the implementation of compliance, administrative, and detective solutions to enhance the security of the organization.
- Identify and lead efforts to implement effective mechanisms to drive business and efficiency through the automation of technologies
- Design and implement a corporate risk management framework with supporting policies, procedures, and standards
Contract Management:
- Provide consultation and expertise in managing a large variety of contracts from the Ministry and various other funders/vendors
- Establish policies, procedures and best practices for the development and maintenance of OACAS contracts (vendors, ministry, other), including standardized templates, review of existing filing, retention and retrieval practices
- Manage contracts on behalf of the sector for shared enterprise initiatives
Other duties:
- Represent the association at various meetings and on various committees such as the provincial CAS Finance Leads meetings, CAS IT meetings, as well as individual meetings with the CAS’s and government
- Represent OACAS on external groups, including special purpose groups, ad hoc committees, government committees, external task groups and other committees
- Fosters an environment of high performance, with an emphasis on service excellence, continuous improvement, and teamwork to achieve high standards for the department.
- Creates and leads a team that reflects diversity, support differences and encourages different perspectives
- Ensures the Association’s policies including but not limited to Accountability Statement, Confidentiality, Code of Conduct, Diversity, Discrimination and Harassment policies, etc. are embodied personally, as well as and within the tea
- Contributes to the development of the OACAS Strategic Plan, Annual Operational Plan, Operating Polices, Standards and Guidelines
- Participates as appropriate in sector wide initiatives where the Association plays a major role on behalf of Ontario’s child welfare agencies
- Performs activities necessary for the effective management of department staff including performance management, coaching, mentoring, training, recruitment and selection.
- Performs other duties as required
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Minimum undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field; Master’s degree is preferred
- CPA, CMA, CA designation
- Minimum of 7 years’ progressive experience in the not-for profit sector, 5 years of which must include demonstrated experience in financial planning and analysis, or comparable experience
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience overseeing IT teams and projects; OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
Knowledge and Skills:
- Expert knowledge of and management experience with business planning, project management, controllership, financial management and accounting principles, practices and methods
- Strong knowledge and experience of information technology and business planning
- Comprehensive knowledge of hardware and software, IT standards, compliance standards, and security
- Up-to-date knowledge of the theory, principles, and current best practices of information technology management and business process design, and current/emerging trends/issues
- Superior technical expertise in virtual service environment with network attached storage, telecommunications, voiceover internet protocol
- Good knowledge of Broader Public Sector principles, practices and processes for IT procurement
- Experience creating and managing budgets for non-profit organizations, preferably an Association
- Broad general knowledge of OACAS programs and services and knowledge of operational systems in CASs including legislation and services, collateral organizations, service community and client composition
- Strong financial modeling skills including the use of software such as Excel
- Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration and relationship management skills to interact effectively as a team member, as well as build and nurture effective working relationships with member agencies, colleagues in other jurisdictions, partners and stakeholders
- Experience in developing innovative, strategic products and ideas to enhance OACAS’ image and build a culture of excellence
- Creative, critical thinking, problem-solving, and relationship building skills.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills, presentation skills, and the ability to credibly represent the interests of the Association in public forums. Ability to write complex reports/documents for a professional readership.
- Results-oriented with strong managerial skills including experience in program management, financial management and human resources management with an understanding of government accountability principles and agreements
- Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations including employment standards, human rights, occupational health and safety and environment, charities, taxation, CPP, EI, health coverage etc.
- Strong knowledge of fiscal management and responsibility, business finance, capital funding, contracts, and partnerships
- Sound understanding of risk management
- Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
- High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability
Assets:
- Bilingual English/French
Working Conditions:
Work involves minimal physical or psychological risk, which could result from unavoidable exposure to dangerous situations or hazardous, disagreeable or uncomfortable working conditions.
Requirements:
APPLY ONLINE at by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Please attach a cover letter and resume in one file.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
OACAS is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. We encourage and are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age or disability.
Accommodation at OACAS
We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants are required to make any accommodation requests for the application, interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department at 416 987-7725. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the interview or selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
Expected salary: $153165 – 164846 per year
Location: Toronto, ON
Job date: Sun, 28 Feb 2021 02:20:33 GMT
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