Director of Finance and Corporate Services Middlesex Community Housing

JOB TITLE :
Director of Finance and Corporate Services

REPORTS TO :
Chief Executive Officer

COMPETITION NUMBER : 2024 - 20

SALARY RANGE : $ - $ per annum

HIRING RANGE : $ – $ per annum

POSTING DATE :
July 17th, 2024

CLOSING DATE :
July 24th, 2024 THIS IS A FULL-TIME PERMANENT NON-BARGAINING UNIT POSITION.

London & Middlesex Community Housing (LMCH) is seeking a passionate and hardworking Director of Finance & Corporate Services to oversee the development and implementation of a long-term financial plan for all LMCH owned and operated sites and future real estate development opportunities.

The ideal candidate will be a true partner and advisor to the CEO to set and execute on the organization’s vision, mission and strategic goals through finance and corporate services (procurement and IT). You will have a proven track record of developing actionable business strategies, objectives and plans that ensure alignment with short and long-term objectives. You are passionate about leading and coordinating financial and corporate services planning to support successful delivery on strategic aims.

Your ability to develop and maintain effective and respectful relationships across all departments and with key external stakeholders will be critical to your success. You’re adept at building a team of top talent, mentoring the growth and development of your team. You will have an outstanding track record of strategically developing and leading change initiatives related to financial growth and development of an organization.

The difference you can make is real. Your commitment to serving the public sector will be evident in your experience, character, and future goals.

Who We Are :
London & Middlesex Community Housing (LMCH) provides 3,282 housing units across 32 properties to more than 5,000 people. Those who call LMCH home are a diverse cross-section of individuals including families, seniors, adults, and new Canadians, all of whom are living with limited income. At LMCH, we believe that housing is the foundation of a better tomorrow.

Mission :
To provide clean, safe and well-maintained homes, to meet the needs of the people we serve in our communities.

Vision :
To build inclusive communities where safe, affordable, and accessible housing is the foundation for positive change.

• Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Pension
• Group benefits, including health and dental, for full-time employees
• Employee, Dependent and Optional Life Insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Wellness, & Wellbeing Program

LMCH Values :
To Collaborate

To be Accountable

To be Responsive

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Finance & Corporate Services is a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and key contributor to corporate decision-making and strategic planning. The Director of Finance & Corporate Services will act as a key resource to the Board of Directors and to Committees of the Board on issues related to the management of financial risks and resources.

The Director of Finance & Corporate Services will have a broad set of responsibilities providing leadership and oversight to LMCH’s financial portfolio and key corporate services, and assumes leadership and oversight of LMCH employees responsible for the following business areas :

• Strategic and business performance planning;
• Finance and Treasury management (budget, forecasting, payroll, reporting, control measures and audit);
• Procurement and contract management;
• Business systems process improvement;
• Risk Management; and
• Information technology.

The Director of Finance & Corporate Services will provide leadership and oversight for the delivery of services that enable financial administration and corporate services throughout the organization, including the identification and measurement of key performance indicators, improvements in LMCH business practices, and supporting the renewal and redevelopment of the housing portfolio. Primary responsibilities in this role include, but are not limited to :

• Builds and manages a high-performance team through effective leadership, coaching, and…