Corporate Responsibilities

• Fosters positive and constructive interpersonal relationships with the staff, volunteers, residents, visitors, outside agencies, government officials and related professional associations.
• Maintains and adheres to all relevant legislation.
• Maintains and adheres to organizational policies and procedures.
• Works in compliance of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations, reporting hazards, deficiencies and contraventions of the Act, in a timely manner.
• Development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of training and development programs aligned with the organization’s strategic priorities and guiding principles.
• Demonstrates management practices, which are consistent with the guiding principles and philosophy of the Organization.

Areas of Responsibilities

Assumes overall responsibility for the oversight and management of all financial services of the organization ensuring services are in line with best practices and current professional standards. Specific functional areas of responsibility include:

Financial Management and Reporting

• Lead the development of a multi-year financial strategy to ensure long-term sustainability, operational efficiency, and compliance with funder requirements.
• Oversee financial risk assessments and mitigation strategies, ensuring the organization remains fiscally sound amidst evolving sector challenges.
• Drive digital transformation in financial reporting by implementing real-time analytics, performance dashboards, and AI-supported financial modeling.
• Develops, implements and maintains all administrative policies and procedures for proper internal control, and to comply with government directives, practices and policies;
• Facilitates and oversees annual financial audits conducted by third parties to ensure effective resolution and swift closure of auditing activities;
• Oversees and directs all financial processes, including AP, AR, month end reconciliations, monthly financial statements, variance and performance analysis, forecasting, and procurement;
• Directs, supervises, mentors and develops the accounting and payroll staff.
• Ensure all statutory requirements are met, including those related to charitable status, withholding payments, income tax, GST, and employer health tax.
• Prepare for annual audits and liaise with the Board’s Audit Committee and external auditors.
• Embed financial equity principles into budgeting and funding allocation processes, ensuring resources are distributed in alignment with client needs, service demand, and strategic priorities

Procurement

• Ensure compliance with organizational procurement policies and procedures
• Monitor and control expenses related to purchasing activities
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for major purchases
• Prepare financial reports related to procurement for senior management and the board
• Develop and oversee a strategic procurement framework that ensures cost-efficiency, transparency, and alignment with the organizations financial objectives.
• Implement data-driven procurement analytics to optimize spending, supplier performance, and risk mitigation.
• Analyze procurement spending trends and provide insights
• Utilize data analytics to optimize purchasing decisions
• Oversee the implementation and optimization of inventory management software and system

Leadership and Team Development

• Collaborate closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to ensure operational and strategic alignment.
• Share insights, reports, and recommendations to inform organizational decision-making.
• Serves as one of the organizations key spokespeople and ensures that the organization and its purpose are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders and the general public.
• Set clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations to support continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and professional growth through coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities.
• Engage in continuous learning through leadership development programs and industry best practices.
• Develop and oversee respective functional OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) to track operational performance and progress toward strategic goals.
• Seek regular feedback to enhance leadership effectiveness and support personal growth.
• Drive financial transformation initiatives by implementing modern accounting technologies, AI-driven financial forecasting, and automated reporting tools.
• Lead change management efforts to enhance financial literacy across all departments, ensuring program leaders have the tools and insights needed for effective budget management.
• Serve as a key financial liaison to funders, advocating for sustainable funding models and strategic investments in mental health services
• Performs other duties as assigned by the President and CEO.

Decision Support

• Leverage predictive analytics and financial modeling to support decision-making, enabling the Organization to proactively address funding shifts, operational challenges, and growth opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a robust performance measurement framework to ensure financial efficiency and strategic alignment.

Risk Management

• Develop and implement a proactive financial risk management framework to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, funder expectations, and industry best practices.
• Establish fraud detection measures to maintain fiscal integrity and transparency.
• Provide financial scenario planning to prepare for potential funding changes and economic pressures.

Payroll and Benefits Administration

• Provide executive oversight of the payroll strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, financial sustainability, and alignment with collective bargaining agreements.
• Lead compensation analysis to optimize cost structures while maintaining competitive and fair employee compensation models.