Director of Finance and Business Support Systems

Key Assets is part of a global organization, changing the lives of children everywhere. In Canada, our non-profit offices are located in Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia. Key Assets provides specialized care and support services to young people and families with complex needs. Working in partnership with statutory bodies Key Assets strives to develop and offer a range of creative services for children, youth and families to meet their specific needs and deliver positive outcomes. As an organization, Key Assets endeavors to respond to the needs of the community in a manner that is innovative, sustainable, proactive, and focused on growth and development. We are a growing company seeking a talented Director of Finance and Business Support Systems. The job location is flexible, either Toronto, Ontario or St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador.

Director of Finance and Business Support Systems
(Permanent Full Time Position)

As the Director of Finance and Business Support Systems, you will provide oversight of the financial and business support systems for Key Assets (KA) Canada. You will ensure financial and legal compliance with all legislative requirements under non- profit and charity legislation in Canada. As a member of the senior leadership team, you will guide and support business development and implement accountable and sustainable business practices.

Some of the core duties of this role will include the following:

• Guide the financial decisions of Key Assets Canada by formulating budgets and developing financial forecasts in line with business plans and company targets.
• The provision of consistent, robust and expert financial advice to the Chief Executive and other regional directors in achieving budget objectives through monitoring of scheduled expenditures, evaluation of performance, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions where required.
• Ownership of the annual audit and financial systems as the Key Assets Canada Financial Controller.
• Preparation of monthly Accounts and liaison with UK Finance Team
• Supervision of the finance team and development of a high-performance team through effective training, motivation, and communication.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the business by implementing key growth and development areas identified in the business plan.

The Director of Finance and Business Support Systems may be required to travel within Canada and stay overnight when required.

Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, the candidate will require:

• A bachelor’s/master’s degree in business
• CA or CPA designation is mandatory
• 5+ years experience in a senior financial managerial function
• Extensive knowledge of accounting practices and procedures, financial principles, and concepts
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage internal and external relationships
• Advanced computer skills. Knowledge of Sage Accounting software will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Children’s social services if preferred, but not essential.

This position will require a clear Police Check. It is also a requirement that the successful candidate(s) holds a valid Driver’s License, clear Drivers Abstract, and can submit valid proof of residency.

Key Assets offers:

• Group Health Benefits enrollment (medical, dental, etc.) and competitive RRSP contribution matching up to 5% of contribution
• Annual vacation entitlement of 20 days per year (4 weeks)
• Competitive Sick Leave entitlement
• Competitive Salary commensurate with education and experience
• Generous learning development with plenty of exciting training and certification courses
• Flexible work environment with combination of in office and work from home
• Generous learning development with plenty of exciting training and certification courses

HOW TO APPLY:

If this exciting opportunity describes you, we invite you to submit your resume via email in confidence to Courtney Howlett, Human Resources Manager (Courtney.Howlett@keyassetsnl.ca).

The closing date for applications is February 6, 2023.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

At Key Assets, we pledge our commitment to valuing diversity and inclusion and strive to act with cultural sensitivity and respect. We are strongly committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the populations that we serve and will continuously strive to build and sustain an equitable work environment. We will always challenge the norm, ask questions, and keep our promises.
We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, which includes applicants from all cultures, diverse gender identity and expression, race, and others who contribute to our diverse population.
We ask applicants who may require an accommodation to contact our Human Resources Department who will work to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation(s) for the interview and selection process.