Helmets to Hardhats Director of Finance

Salary Range: $120,000 – $145,000

Helmets to Hardhats Canada is a national nonprofit organization connecting transitioning Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, and reservists with meaningful careers in Canada’s unionized construction industry.

With a team of 12 staff and approximately $3 million in annual revenue, Helmets to Hardhats Canada is entering a new phase of growth. The Executive Director is seeking a senior finance leader to take full ownership of the finance function, strengthen infrastructure, and help build the financial foundation for long‑term expansion.

This is an opportunity to shape and modernize a mission‑driven organization at a pivotal stage.

Reports to:

Executive Director

This role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on execution.

The Director of Finance will:

• Own the finance function end-to-end
• Serve as the primary financial partner to the Executive Director
• Lead modernization of systems, processes, and reporting
• Provideforward‑looking financial insight to support growth
• Oversee payroll and regulatory compliance
• Supervise 1–2 finance‑adjacent staff

Initially, this position requires full in‑office presence to stabilize and strengthen systems. Future flexibility toward hybrid or remote work may be considered once infrastructure and processes are firmly established.

Financial Leadership

• Remain hands‑on in day‑to‑day accounting, including reconciliations, journal entries, and active participation in the month‑end close process
• Oversee full‑cycle accounting and financial operations
• Preparetimelymonthly and annual financial statements
• Manage cash flow planning and funding oversight
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and multi‑year financial planning
• Design and strengthen internal controls appropriate fora growing nonprofit
• Coordinate year‑end audit and act as primary liaison to external auditors

Payroll & Compliance

• Oversee payroll processing and statutory remittances
• Ensure compliance with government, funding, and statutory reporting requirements

Systems & Modernization

• Evaluate and redesign finance workflows
• Improve financial transparency for leadership and board reporting
• Implement scalable systems and reporting tools
• Build infrastructure that supports organizational growth

Organizational Partnership

• Translate financial results into clear operational insight
• Support strategic decisions with data‑driven analysis
• Promote financial discipline and accountability across the organization

Ideal Candidate

• CPA designation preferred
• Experience in nonprofit, government‑funded, or grant environments considered an asset
• Significant progressive accounting experience (typically 7+ years)
• Comfortable operating independently in a lean organization
• Structured, pragmatic, and solutions‑oriented
• Demonstrated success modernizing finance systems and processes
• Strong communicator capable of supporting non‑financial stakeholders

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Compensation & Employment Terms

Salary Range: $120,000 – $145,000 (commensurate with experience)

Employment Type:

Full‑Time, Permanent
Benefits:
Comprehensive health and benefits package (details to be discussed)
Vacation:
Competitive paid vacation entitlement

Start Date:

To be determined