Director of Finance
Top Benefits
About the role
Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
Job Summary
The incumbent works on behalf of a function, department, division, or Territory managing a team and working as part of it on a range of financial responsibilities: developing and implementing accurate, timely, and complete spreadsheets and templates, budgets, and accounting documents.
Key Accountabilities
- Coordinate regularly with field units, headquarters, auditors, vendors, funders, and government for all divisional financial processes and issues.
- Support territorial budget reviews, monitor budget adherence, analyze deviations, and recommend corrective actions.
- Review monthly financial indicators and reports, highlight concerns, and propose actionable solutions.
- Evaluate, document, enhance, and monitor internal financial controls, identifying gaps and implementing improvements.
- Prepare for internal audits, respond to inquiries, and address discrepancies noted by internal and external audits.
- Contribute to updating the Territorial Finance Manual and Operating Policies, particularly related to internal controls.
- Develop and deliver training programs on internal controls and fraud awareness to staff across the organization.
- Recruit, manage, and evaluate finance team staff, ensuring adequate resources, training, and performance tracking.
- Promote teamwork, provide input on finance policies, and support interdepartmental collaboration and compliance.
- Participate in special projects, attend relevant meetings, and engage in professional development activities.
Education and Experience Qualifications
- Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
- Five years of prior related experience in the finance/accounting field in management capacity.
- Demonstrates excellent verbal skills, commitment to quality service, and customer-focused approach.
- Highly detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision in all work.
- Excels in analyzing complex issues and developing effective solutions.
- Skilled in coaching, mentoring, and managing teams effectively.
- Open to new ideas, adaptable in dynamic environments, and proactive in managing change.
- Capable of understanding diverse financial reporting standards across countries.
- Maintains high ethical standards, fairness, and tact in all interactions.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage time effectively and work independently.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $100,390.71 to $125,488.38 with a maximum of $150,586.06.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email
Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca
if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Director of Finance
Top Benefits
About the role
Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
Job Summary
The incumbent works on behalf of a function, department, division, or Territory managing a team and working as part of it on a range of financial responsibilities: developing and implementing accurate, timely, and complete spreadsheets and templates, budgets, and accounting documents.
Key Accountabilities
- Coordinate regularly with field units, headquarters, auditors, vendors, funders, and government for all divisional financial processes and issues.
- Support territorial budget reviews, monitor budget adherence, analyze deviations, and recommend corrective actions.
- Review monthly financial indicators and reports, highlight concerns, and propose actionable solutions.
- Evaluate, document, enhance, and monitor internal financial controls, identifying gaps and implementing improvements.
- Prepare for internal audits, respond to inquiries, and address discrepancies noted by internal and external audits.
- Contribute to updating the Territorial Finance Manual and Operating Policies, particularly related to internal controls.
- Develop and deliver training programs on internal controls and fraud awareness to staff across the organization.
- Recruit, manage, and evaluate finance team staff, ensuring adequate resources, training, and performance tracking.
- Promote teamwork, provide input on finance policies, and support interdepartmental collaboration and compliance.
- Participate in special projects, attend relevant meetings, and engage in professional development activities.
Education and Experience Qualifications
- Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
- Five years of prior related experience in the finance/accounting field in management capacity.
- Demonstrates excellent verbal skills, commitment to quality service, and customer-focused approach.
- Highly detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision in all work.
- Excels in analyzing complex issues and developing effective solutions.
- Skilled in coaching, mentoring, and managing teams effectively.
- Open to new ideas, adaptable in dynamic environments, and proactive in managing change.
- Capable of understanding diverse financial reporting standards across countries.
- Maintains high ethical standards, fairness, and tact in all interactions.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage time effectively and work independently.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $100,390.71 to $125,488.38 with a maximum of $150,586.06.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email
Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca
if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.