Why make ONWA your career choice?

Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change. ONWA prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is generous and supports our workforce and their family members:

• Competitive salaries

• Generous paid vacation time

• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time

• Additional paid stat and civic holidays

• 35 hour work week

• Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision and EAP. All premiums covered by the employer

• Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account

• Competitive Retirement Savings Plan

• Paid sick days

• Paid cultural/personal wellness days

• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance

• Ongoing professional development.

• Possible reimbursement on portion of cell phone and internet expenses

• Remote/hybrid work offered for various positions

• Paid management days

VISION:

At the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA), we celebrate and honour the safety and healing of Indigenous Women and Girls as they take up their leadership roles in the family, community, provincially, nationally and internationally for generations to come.

SCOPE:

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Finance is part of the Senior Management team and oversees ONWA’s financial activities, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Key duties include developing and implementing financial policies, managing the finance team, ensuring regulatory compliance, analyzing financial performance, and providing strategic financial advice to management to support ONWA’s success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• SKILLS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, Finance or related field
  • Professional Accounting Designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA)
  • Ability to prepare financial statements and monitor performance against department plans and budgets
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), databases, and data analysis tools.
  • Valid Ontario “G” driver’s license, reliable vehicle and appropriate insurance.

• KNOWLEDGE:

  • Knowledge of Indigenous Culture, Traditions, and Indigenous Community
  • Understanding of Indigenous communities in Ontario, including the cultural, social, and historical contexts affecting Indigenous women.
  • Knowledge of not-for-profit governance and experience working with Boards of Directors.
  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in senior level management within the not-for-profit and charity industry, ideally with some of that experience in Indigenous organizations.
  • Advanced knowledge of GAAP, provincial, federal legislation, and not-for-profit governance.
  • Expert knowledge of the Province of Ontario Not for Profit Corporations Act, as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for Not-for-Profits, and Charities
  • Expert knowledge of established cloud-based enterprise management and accounting software.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the CEO and a volunteer board of directors.
  • Experience in supporting strategic planning and development of multi-year work plans.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English. The ability to speak an Indigenous Language is considered an asset.

• ATTITUDES:

  • Highly motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and meet strict deadlines.
  • Must be willing and able to work within a flexible hybrid (remote/in-office) model based on operational needs and will be determined by ONWA.
  • Willingness to travel as required.
  • Current, valid vulnerable sector check.

• VALUES:

  • Passionate about advancing the rights and well-being of Indigenous women and communities.
  • Role model the application of ONWA’s foundational Indigenous teachings in a professional context, i.e. respect, effective work practices, commitment, integrity.

Please know, this is an existing role we are looking to fill.

The full salary range for this role is $135,300 - $167,959 ONWA conducts annual performance reviews, and employees may be eligible for salary adjustments based on performance outcomes and available funding.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

If you would like to learn more about the job, please send us an email at**hr@onwa.ca.