Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
Accountabilities:
The incumbent may perform all, some, or similar duties to the listed below:
- Strategic Financial Leadership
- Provide financial leadership that aligns resources with OBC’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Director, program leads, and Territorial Headquarters (THQ) Finance, ensuring financial decisions are data-informed, ethical, and mission-focused.
- Ensure all financial activities comply with The Salvation Army’s policies, Territorial Finance Standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and funder requirements.
- Budgeting & Financial Planning
- Lead the development of an annual mission-aligned budget, integrating program needs, capital priorities, and stewardship principles.
- Facilitate transparent budget discussions with program managers to foster shared ownership and understanding.
- Monitor performance against budget, produce timely variance analyses, and recommend corrective actions.
- Financial Operations & Compliance
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger processes.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records in TSA-approved systems (e.g., Business World).
- Manage cash flow to ensure the organization meets all obligations without compromising service delivery.
- Coordinate and oversee external audits
- Ensure all required reports to government funders, donors, and TSA leadership are accurate and timely.
- Contract & Funding Oversight
- Review and monitor all funding agreements to ensure compliance with financial and operational terms.
- Collaborate with program managers to track deliverables and ensure resources are used as intended.
- Support grant and donor reporting with accurate financial documentation.
- Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and support the finance team in a therapeutic, strengths-based manner, fostering professional growth and mutual respect.
- Model a collaborative, service-oriented approach, ensuring finance is seen as a partner in mission delivery.
- Encourage ongoing professional development, including training in TSA systems, non-profit accounting, and ethical stewardship.
- Risk Management & Ethical Accountability
- Implement strong internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud.
- Identify and address financial risks proactively, escalating issues promptly to leadership.
- Ensure finance processes support dignity, confidentiality, and fairness for clients, staff, and partners.
- Collaborate closely with the Internal Audit department during internal audits, ensuring transparency, timely access to financial data, and the smooth implementation of audit processes and recommendations.