Director of Finance & Administration

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Director of Finance and Administration

The Brockville & Area Community Living Association (BACLA) is a non-profit, charitable organization established to provide community based support for people in the Brockville area who have an intellectual disability.  Our service provides a wide range of accommodations and support arrangements in residential and supported independent living settings. 

Reporting to the Executive Director and participating as a vital member of the senior management team, the Director of Finance and Administration will oversee all aspects of accounting and financial activities of the organization. This would be a great opportunity for someone currently working in a mid-level role who is looking to advance their career to the managerial level.  BACLA focuses on ensuring a work-life balance for all its employees and offers flexible work arrangements, generous leave provisions, employer paid health and dental benefits package and group RRSP options.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, prepare and present an annual operational budget for the approval of the Executive Director which accurately reflects the allocation of funds and meets any funding requirements of the provincial government.
• Monitor the financial stability and viability of the organization and identify any variances/issues to the Executive Director on a monthly basis.
• Update the management team on the organization’s financial status monthly at manager’s meetings.
• Ensure that complete, accurate financial records are maintained.
• Implement financial spending and fee collection policies and procedures.
• Ensure that services, supplies and equipment that are purchased are within budget guidelines.
• Obtain the approval of the Executive Director for any purchase of property and mortgage arrangements prior to the implementation of such action.
• Coordinates yearly financial audit by external auditors.
• Ensures that expenditures are properly documented and authorized. Ensures that all financial transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee the payroll administration of the organization.
• Oversee a team of employees working in the finance, payroll, property management and administration functions.

Qualifications:

• University degree or greater in Business Administration or Accounting. 
• CPA or CGA designation is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years related experience at a management level is preferred.
• Experience in a financial role in the not-for-profit sector is required.
• Experience overseeing staff including hiring, coaching and performance management is preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll systems and legislation.
• Excellent computer skills are required. Experience with Comvida would be considered an asset.
• Clear vulnerable sector criminal records check is required.  

Salary:

Based on experience and education. 

Hours of Work:

Monday to Friday, 37. 5 hours per week.

If interested in this position, please send cover letter and resumé to Virginia McFadden, Human Resources Manager at v.mcfadden@bacla.ca by 4:00 PM on Friday, November 1, 2019.

BACLA is committed to a candidate selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. In order to ensure candidates are assessed in a fair and equitable manner, accommodations will be provided to prospective employees in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.