Director of Finance

at  Hopewell Childrens Homes Inc

ABOUT HOPEWELL

Our Vision: A community where all people can reach their full potential in supportive and caring environments.
Our Mission: Enrich the lives of individuals with a range of physical and developmental abilities to experience a full life.
Core Values: Transparency | Innovation | Excellence | Person Centred | Accountability
Hopewell is a not-for-profit registered charity governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Hopewell was established outside of Guelph, Ontario in Ariss in 1983 by John and Johanna Oosterhuis as a goodwill gesture to help families manage support for their child. The support these families needed was not typical supports but centered around help for their child who had either developmental disabilities and/or other medical challenges. The agency has grown significantly since then and we now have administrative space plus 7 homes where we provide support - we serve over 500 families a year! Our services fit into three pillars: Respite, Recreational and Residential and we have a solid reputation for providing exceptional service to the individuals we support and their families. We are funded by the Ministry of Children’s Community and Social Services and are looked to by the Ministry to expand our supports to be able to serve more individuals in our community.
Our unique culture and well-deserved reputation for extraordinary staff and exceptional care have allowed Hopewell to increase its ability to serve more individuals requiring care and support.

ATTRIBUTES AND QUALIFICATIONS YOU HAVE

• A high level of professionalism and ethical conduct.
• A service-oriented, collaborative, and team-first attitude.
• Professional communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Positive, lead-by-example approach to people management, coaching, and mentoring.
• A strategic, analytical, and innovative thinker with a business development and growth mindset able to work equally well independently or cross-functionally as part of a team.
• High emotional intelligence, with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• A “doer” as well as a leader.
• Superior computer skills, including Advanced Excel, MS Office (familiarity with QuickBooks and ADP Workforce Now would be an asset)
• Minimum 6 to 10 years of progressive experience in accounting with at least 3 to 4 years at a management or leadership level.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• CPA Designation.
• Excellent knowledge of GAAP and IFRS.
• Not for profit, for profit, business expansion and growth and/or government funding experience a welcome asset.
  Hopewell strives to be an inclusive and safe space for all, and to accurately reflect the diversity of the various stakeholders that we serve. We strongly encourage expressions of interest from people who are members of marginalized and/or underserved/underrepresented communities, especially individuals who identify with: First Nations, Metis, or Inuit, or people of colour; diverse gender and sexual identities (including LGBTQ2+); people living with dis/ability.
  Successful applicants will be required to submit to a Police Records Check at the vulnerable sector level as part of the offer process.
  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Hopewell is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all groups. Hopewell offers accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you are contacted by us regarding this position, please advise if you require accommodations

• Bring a financial management and business development lens, analytical and interpretive expertise, and a strategic leadership mindset to the Finance function at Hopewell.
• Play a key role on the Senior Leadership Team by delivering and interpreting financial reports and results; providing support; refining our reporting; leading the budget and forecast processes; and providing proactive oversight to all areas of our financial activities and the operational infrastructure of the organization.
• Be a valued business partner in the management of our government-funded programs and our Fund Development work by identifying key financial performance metrics, and opportunities demonstrated through reporting and analyses.
• Manage the operations and functions of the Finance department.
• Do or oversee functional accounting work including general ledger completion, preparation of financial reports, payroll, banking, budget preparation and forecasting, financial controls, procedures and/or policy recommendations, audit preparation and completion of the annual financial statements.
• Prepare and ensure compliance with CRA filings and ensure legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations are met.
• Bring management accounting and analytical skills to all financial aspects of our operations, from projections and risk management to pricing and business planning.
• Administer our investments consistent with our policies.
• Oversee and be well-versed in payroll administration.
• Attend and present at our Board meetings and play a key role on the Board Finance Committee as may be required from time to time.
• Manage real estate related financial work, with respect to our leased and owned sites.
• Research, identify, and pursue grants and subsidies for general operations as opportunities arise.
• Compile and submit all other subsidy applications for available funding.
• Represent the organization on related financial matters, or other duties as requested by the Executive Director.
• Be a coach and mentor providing guidance, training, and career development to staff and management.