Why work for CMHA York Region?
We are a team committed to our vision of mental health support for all. We offer an inclusive, innovative, high-performance work culture that helps us deliver transformational impact. The organization cares about the growth, safety, and well-being of employees and offers:
HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan) Competitive Total Compensation (including salary, benefits, pension) Robust Performance and Career Development Program Learning & development opportunitiesWe are looking for a Director, Finance to join our team!
Permanent: Full-Time, 35 Hours per Week, Evening Hours and Weekends may be required
Salary Range: $106,708-$129,324
* This represents steps 1-7 of a seven-step salary grid. Candidate experience and internal equity will be considered when determining the starting salary
Reason for Posting: An existing vacancy.
Closing Date: July 2, 2026
Benefits: Full Extended Health & Dental, Life Insurance, EAP, STD, LTD, & Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal days.
Location: The CMHA home office for this role is Newmarket, located at 1101 Nicholson Road, Unit 5, Newmarket, ON L3Y 9C3 and the incumbent may be required to travel to other CMHA Offices in York Region and South Simcoe as required.
Job Profile:
Reporting to the VP Finance & Technology, this Senior Management Team position contributes to the overall success of the organization by effectively managing all financial and accounting operations, including budgeting and financial analysis. Directs the day-to-day financial operations of the agency in accordance with the agency’s standards, guidelines and regulations, to achieve the strategic directions and operational plans of the organization.
Duties:
Financial Accounting and Reporting:
Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and proceduresEnsure that all statutory requirements of the organization are met including Charitable Status, Withholding Payments (CPP, EI), Income Tax, Goods and Services Tax, Employer Health TaxMonitors financial results and expenditures by using variance analysis, forecasting methodologies, and comparison to the fiscal budgetDevelops computer models for revenue and expenditure forecasting, monthly accruals, variance analysis, and budget monitoringAnnual budget planning for financial and volume targets, and budget completionPrepare all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with the Board's Audit Committee and the external auditors as necessaryDevelop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cashOversee the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payrollEnsures all external mandatory reporting requirements are met, including Ministry of Health and all fundersManage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate.Prepare annual charitable returns in a timely manner as appropriatePayroll Preparation and Administration
Oversee all payroll-related functions to ensure that employees are paid in a timely and accurate mannerWork in collaboration with the Senior Director, People, and Teams to negotiate health benefit plansOversight of the process and submission of statutory and benefits remittances on timeOversight for issuing annual T4s and T4ABudget Preparation
Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation, and prepare the annual budgetAssist the leadership team with the preparation of budgets for their programs/departments and funding applicationsProject Accounting
Maintain financial records for each project in a manner that facilitates management reports and external reportingEnsure that accurate and timely financial statements are prepared in accordance with contract agreements with fundersPro…
