Director of Finance

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Ronald McDonald House Toronto was founded in 1981 to provide a home for families with seriously ill children. The facility includes a house for 81 families in downtown Toronto and seven family rooms in hospitals across the Greater Toronto Area and Sudbury.

Reporting to the fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Director of Finance is a seasoned, hands‑on financial leader and trusted partner to the Senior Leadership Team. This full‑time, on‑site position is based at the House, located at 240 McCaul St., Toronto.

• Develop, strengthen, and implement general accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Oversee all financial reporting, including statements, management reports, dashboards, analysis, and recommendations.
• Prepare quarterly and year‑end financial results and support reporting to the Board Finance & Audit Committee.
• Lead the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with CRA filings, charitable tax returns, government remittances, and other regulatory requirements.

• Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles in partnership with department leaders and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Provide ongoing forecasting of revenues and expenses, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Analyze cash flow and oversee daily cash management and investment portfolios in alignment with organizational policies.
• Recommend and implement best practices to streamline financial workflows and improve efficiency.

• Lead, update, and maintain the enterprise risk management framework.
• Promote a risk‑aware culture across the organization and ensure appropriate risk mitigation processes are in place.
• Review, monitor, and enhance internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with applicable laws, privacy requirements, and policies.

• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for the CEO, CFO, and Senior Leadership Team.
• Develop and monitor KPIs and dashboards that measure financial health and support mission impact.
• Partner with fundraising and program teams to optimize resource allocation, sustainability, and return on investment.

• Lead, engage, develop, and mentor the Finance team through coaching, feedback, and professional development.
• Oversee and manage relationships with external service providers and financial partners.
• Assess and strengthen the organization’s financial and administrative infrastructure, processes, and approval frameworks.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree with a professional accounting designation (CPA, CPA‑CA, or CPA‑CGA).
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a financial leadership role, including at least five (5) years in progressive leadership positions (Director or Senior Manager level).
• Experience in the not‑for‑profit and/or healthcare sector and working with Boards is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and advising senior leaders.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, KPIs, and fund accounting.
• Experience leading audits, interpreting new accounting standards, and managing payroll and finance teams.

• Completion of satisfactory reference check, background check, and a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills, with a collaborative and supportive approach.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a consultative, solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Strong communication skills, able to present financial information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office and financial systems; comfortable learning new technologies.
• Integrity, discretion, and alignment with Ronald McDonald House’s values of compassion, respect,…