Director, Finance

To be an employee of the CICan is to:

• Work for an organization that strengthens Canada’s publicly supports colleges, institutes, CEGEPs, and polytechnics;
• Advance your career within an inclusive, dynamic and stimulating work environment;
• Work with an exceptional team of professionals who value your contribution, expertise, and diverse opinion;
• Obtain a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

We are looking for a Director, Programs and Partnerships

As the Director of Finance, you will provide leadership and oversight in all aspects of CICan’s financial services including planning and budgeting, accounting, reporting, treasury functions, procurement, and risk management. You will ensure that these functions/services are performed in a manner that protects the organization’s reputation, safeguards its financial assets, and maintains its financial viability. In carrying out these responsibilities, you will work closely with senior leaders and maintain collaborative relationships to effect change and to meet current and future needs related to services provided by the Finance team. Your leadership skills will be utilized in the modernization of the financial processes and systems while ensuring agile services in a high-performance and high-impact team environment. You will also play a highly visible role throughout the organization and work closely with staff at all levels to support them individually and collectively in their areas of responsibilities. As a member of CICan’s Directors’ Table, you will contribute to corporate planning, priority setting, and policy discussions as well as to the achievement of the organization’s vision, mission, and strategic objectives.

What we are looking for:

• Organizational and leadership abilities;
• Outstanding communication and people skills;
• Outstanding ability to lead and influence change;
• Ability to operate objectively and transparently;
• Good analytical skills;
• Capacity to work under pressure with attention to detail, resilience, and adaptability.

Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in:

• Managing within Financial Operations with direct experience in external audit, financial reporting, and the administration of financial and accounting systems;
• Proven track record of budgetary and fiscal responsibility;
• Development, planning, and implementation of financial strategies and processes;
• Developing strong alliances and working networks across an organization and with all levels of leadership;
• Employee management, including recruitment, professional development, coaching, performance management, team building, and conflict resolution.

Knowledge of:

• Finance concepts and practices regarding cost accounting, budgeting and forecasting, business analytics;
• Procurement processes and principles;
• Financial administration and financial management practices and techniques: cash management and banking;
• Investment fundamentals;
• Change management;
• Microsoft Office suite and financial accounting systems;
• Canadian college and institute network and operations (an asset).

Professional Training:

• Post-secondary diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.

Compensation: $107,257 to $142,078 (MGT II)

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Location: 1 Rideau Street, suite 701, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 8S7

Working conditions:

• Hybrid work environment with ability to attend the Ottawa office regularly.

Language: Bilingual – English and French (written and verbal)

Open to: CICan employees and the general public.

The deadline to apply is September 29, 2024.