Director of Finance - Owen Sound, Canada - The Pod Group

Description

CLIENT-CENTRED● COLLABORATIVE ● COMPASSIONATE ● RESULTS-DRIVEN ● ACCOUNTABLE

OVERVIEW

A not-for-profit organization that supports vulnerable populations in achieving their goals.

EDI-B VALUES

The success of an organization stems from a team that is aligned with its mission and vision, where decisions are made in the best interests of the clients they serve and the marginalized and vulnerable populations across our communities. Through this effort, all team members embrace their roles in the organization with respect and dignity for all stakeholders. Through these partnerships, everyone is focused on ensuring a commitment and responsibility toward anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, diversity, inclusivity, and belonging.

MISSION

The Director of Finance & Accounting is a key member who will oversee and support the day-to-day financial and administrative processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the monthly preparation of financial statements, reports to funders, and accounts payable and receivable.

The Pod Group is partnering with this organization to place a compassionate and hands-on leader to fulfill the role of the Director of Finance & Accounting.

PRIORITIES

• Manages the administration of all financial records, accounting processes and monthly, accumulative and annual financial reports and statements.
• Banking and accounting requirements, deposits, payments of expenses and producing cheques.
• Ensure payables, receivables, and related functions are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Monitor and review the posting and balancing of all journals, ledgers and records, producing or directing the production of trial balances and other accounting techniques.
• Ensure all financial activities meet legislative and funding Ministry regulations, and other funding sources' requirements and deadlines, as well as agency policies and directions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

TALENTS & EXPERTISE

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum three (3) years experience working in an accounting position in a not-for-profit organization.
• CPA or CA qualifies is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to be organized and manage multiple priorities.
• Detail oriented.
• Knowledge of the Adagio software in a non-profit setting considered an asset.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours.

THE POD GROUP

The Pod Group (PG) is a creative consulting group that provides customized and innovative solutions to support our client's growth and ultimate success while promoting the integration of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in creating culture and engagement.

We balance strategy and people to help community organizations make better use of their resources by focusing on building the competencies to promote people-centric organizations.

The Pod Group has great success in serving a number of community sectors, including health, social services, developmental, housing, mental health, and community health care.

We promote a unique approach while incorporating marketing and human resources as an integral component of strategy, mission, and vision. This focus aligns strategy with the development of a culture that embraces all stakeholders and a community spirit while ensuring an effective plan that meets the requirements of the organization.