Director of Finance

Reports to
:
Vice President, Operations and CFO

Duration
:
Indeterminate

Location
:
Ottawa, ON (hybrid) or other location

Salary Range: $97,990-$122,487-$146,985

Hiring Range: The hiring range will typically fall between the minimum and the midpoint.

Final salary will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, in alignment with CWF’s internal equity policies and salary administration guidelines.

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is a national not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to ensuring an appreciation of our natural world and a lasting legacy of healthy wildlife and habitat. By spreading knowledge of human impacts on the environment, developing and delivering educational programs, conducting research, promoting the sustainable use of natural resources, and advocating for effective wildlife policy and regulation, CWF strives for a future in which Canada’s wildlife is conserved for generations to come.

Diversity is a fundamental part of our core values; we create every opportunity to become more inclusive. We encourage applications from qualified candidates from all diverse communities, including but not limited to, Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, people with disabilities, 2

SLGBTQ+, and women in non-traditional roles.

The Director of Finance leads the organization’s financial management function, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, controls, and planning. Reporting to the Vice President – Operations and CFO, this role provides technical leadership across all aspects of financial reporting and compliance, while supporting strategic decision‑making through long‑range planning, forecasting, and analysis.

The Director of Finance plays a key role in strengthening financial frameworks, supporting governance, and enabling organizational sustainability.

• Leads the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards, ensuring the integrity, consistency, and accuracy of all financial reporting.
• Serves as the organization’s lead authority on accounting standards, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures compliance with financial regulations, audit requirements, and reporting obligations.
• Leads the annual audit process, including preparation of working papers and coordination with auditors and external advisors; serves as the primary liaison with auditors, financial institutions, and consultants.
• Prepares and presents financial materials, reports, and analysis for the Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and Finance and Audit Committee, as required.

• Leads long‑range financial planning, forecasting, and modelling to support organizational sustainability and inform decision‑making.
• Monitors financial performance against budgets, identifying variances, risks, and opportunities, and provides recommendations to leadership.
• Provides financial analysis and insights to support both operational and strategic decision‑making.
• Partners with departments across the organization to support financial planning and performance management; provides guidance to Department Directors on budgeting and forecasting.
• Supports the Vice President - Operations and CFO by informing financial strategy through analysis, planning, and technical expertise.

• Leads the day‑to‑day operations of the Finance function, ensuring effective, efficient, and accurate financial processes.
• Leads and manages a team of approximately five Finance staff.
• Establishes and maintains financial policies, internal controls, and reporting frameworks to support strong governance and accountability.
• Develops and monitors standards of performance and efficiency within the Finance function.
• Drives continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and reporting tools.

• Oversees organizational cash flow, including forecasting, monitoring, and management of liquidity needs.
• Collaborates with internal teams and external funders to ensure cash flow requirements are…