Director of Finance & Operations
Top Benefits
About the role
Posted on: août 14, 2025
- Localisation : National LC Office in Markham, Ontario, Hybrid
- Type d'emploi : Full-time, Contract
À propos de Foie Canada
Fondé en 1969 par un groupe de médecins et de chefs d'entreprise préoccupés par l'incidence croissante des maladies du foie, Foie Canada (FC) a été le premier organisme au monde à se consacrer au soutien de la recherche et de l'éducation sur les causes, les diagnostics, la prévention et le traitement de toutes les maladies du foie. Nous résonnons comme l'hymne de la santé du foie, encourageant des millions de Canadiens à chaque tournant de leur parcours de santé. Qu'il s'agisse d'un jour de défi ou de célébration, nous nous tenons indéfectiblement à leurs côtés. Nos programmes de santé communautaire ne sont pas seulement des projets, mais des visions d'espoir, et notre recherche innovante vise à créer un avenir sans maladie du foie.
Le moteur de notre mission ? Le travail d'équipe, le dévouement et une vision de l'évolution constante. Nous sommes une équipe innovante, qui façonne le changement grâce à une collaboration étroite, en interne et avec nos partenaires. Nous nous engageons à développer nos collaborateurs sur le plan professionnel et individuel. Notre environnement de travail favorable et notre culture permettent à nos collaborateurs de rester en bonne santé et de se sentir bien.
Please apply via hr@liver.ca**.** We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment Opportunity Overview
Liver Canada is seeking a hands-on Director of Finance & Operations to lead a transformation of our financial operations. This is an opportunity for an energetic finance leader who excels at building structure, discipline, and reliability within a complex, resource-constrained nonprofit environment.
You will play a pivotal role in establishing foundational systems and processes, introducing best practices, and building a culture of financial stewardship and transparency. The successful candidate will demonstrate strategic insight, operational rigor, and the ability to collaborate and communicate with diverse stakeholders, from board members to Regional teams.
In a nonprofit charity, a Director of Finance and Opps role is crucial for ensuring financial health, transparency, and compliance, ultimately supporting the organization’s mission. Unlike for-profit entities, nonprofits prioritize mission fulfillment over profit generation. The finance function in a nonprofit is typically a team effort, involving various individuals and committees with distinct responsibilities.
This role will work collaboratively to manage financial operations, from day-to-day transactions to strategic financial planning and oversight.
The Director of Finance & Operations will be a strategic financial leader. Their primary focus is financial strategy, including leading the annual operating budget creation, forecasting cash flows, establishing financial policies and internal controls, and managing the systems that overlap. The Director of Finance & Operations also manages funding sources, ensuring compliance with CRA and tax laws and overseeing diverse revenue streams like donor funds, in-kind giving, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events. The candidate will play a critical role in managing outside relationships with CPA firms, banks, and investment advisors, and will be the financial face of the organization.
If you thrive on the challenge of leading finance through change and take pride in delivering stability and confidence to organizations in transition, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities & Accountabilities (but are not limited to):
Financial Operations & Controls
- Provide end-to-end oversight of accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and banking.
- Design, implement, and document robust standard operating procedures (SOPs) to strengthen internal controls.
- Introduce and maintain monthly closing routines and rigorous reconciliation processes.
- Ensure appropriate approvals, audit trails, and separation of duties, even in a lean staffing environment.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; deliver actionable analysis to leadership and the Board.
- Lead the annual audit process and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
- Ensure full compliance with all CRA, provincial, and sector-specific regulations, including payroll, GST/HST, and T3010 filings.
Budgeting, Planning & Analysis
- Lead and coordinate the annual budgeting process, working collaboratively with all departments and regions.
- Monitor and report on actual vs. budget results; provide insightful variance analysis to guide decision-making.
- Develop and implement new budgeting tools and documentation to drive financial discipline.
Restricted Funds, Grants, and Trusts
- Oversee the administration and compliance of restricted and trust funds, establishing clear processes for tracking, allocation, and reporting.
- Work with program managers to ensure accurate use of funds and alignment with donor and grantor requirements.
- Build confidence among internal and external stakeholders through transparent, accurate fund management.
Team Leadership & Change Management
- Develop, mentor, and support finance/admin staff (as applicable) in adopting new processes and higher standards of accountability.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and financial stewardship across the organization.
- Act as a key change agent, engaging colleagues at all levels to support a sustainable transformation.
Technology and External Partnerships
- Assess current technology platforms (e.g., GL, payroll, Excel, banking portals) and identify opportunities for practical improvements.
- Manage relationships with external payroll providers, and auditors to augment internal capacity as needed.
- Ensure that all technology and vendor processes are documented for sustainability and knowledge transfer.
- Ensure seamless communication between the charity’s financial system and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system Blackbaud Raisers Edge
- Ensure operational efficiency, improved decision-making, and enhanced customer experience through systems integration between the CRM and accounting software combines
- Ensure optimal security and privacy with all financial data and customer data
- Ensure privacy, financial and data laws are in compliance with current laws both provincially and nationally
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to integrate into various business functions, finance departments can expect a significant transformation in the overall accounting landscape. In this role we welcome a candidate that understands this shift and is open to understanding how AI can help improve the business functions of charity and help with the strategic direction financial data, analytics and system processes.
Board and Leadership Engagement
- Prepare and present clear, strategic financial reports and dashboards to the Board and senior management.
- Provide guidance and recommendations to support sound financial policy development and risk management.
- Contribute to strengthening the organization’s overall governance framework.
Qualifications & Core Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or progress toward designation preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of financial management experience, ideally in the nonprofit/charity sector or a similarly complex environment.
- Proven track record of transforming disorganized finance environments by establishing structure, clear accountability, and reliable financial systems.
- Strong working knowledge of Canadian nonprofit accounting standards and CRA regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated expertise in implementing internal controls, documenting processes, and leading organizations through financial modernization.
- Advanced proficiency with accounting software, payroll platforms, and Excel.
- Exceptional integrity, resilience, and sound judgment; comfortable operating in ambiguous and unstructured contexts.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to engage effectively with staff, board members, funders, and auditors.
- Collaborative leadership style, with a capacity for influence and organizational change management.
- Competent in French (an asset)
Avantages de l'emploi :
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work environment
- 3 semaines de vacances
- Possibilité de s'inscrire aux prestations de santé (après 3 mois d'emploi)
- Extended Summer Hours – 4 extended long weekends (Friday – Monday) from Victoria Day to Labour Day
- 12 jours de maladie/personne par an (non cumulables)
- Semaine entre Noël et le Nouvel An Fermeture des bureaux : jours de congé payés
- Outre les jours fériés légaux et provinciaux, des jours de congé payés sont prévus pour le lundi de Pâques, le jour du souvenir et la journée nationale pour la vérité et la réconciliation.
Foie Canada est une organisation qui souscrit au principe de l'égalité des chances et qui s'engage à promouvoir la diversité et l'inclusion ; nous accueillons les candidatures de toutes les personnes qualifiées, y compris les personnes handicapées, les personnes racialisées, les personnes autochtones, quelle que soit leur identité de genre ou leur orientation sexuelle, et les nouveaux arrivants. Nous offrons des mesures d'adaptation à toutes les étapes du processus de sélection et pendant l'emploi, conformément au Code des droits de la personne et à la Loi sur l'accessibilité pour les personnes handicapées de l'Ontario (LAPHO).
Chez LC, nous sommes extrêmement passionnés par notre mandat commun et nous pensons que chacun des membres de notre équipe contribue, dans son rôle spécifique, à la réalisation de cet objectif. expérience vécue et ceux qui ont été confrontés à des obstacles pour postuler à ce poste.
Director of Finance & Operations
Top Benefits
About the role
Posted on: août 14, 2025
- Localisation : National LC Office in Markham, Ontario, Hybrid
- Type d'emploi : Full-time, Contract
À propos de Foie Canada
Fondé en 1969 par un groupe de médecins et de chefs d'entreprise préoccupés par l'incidence croissante des maladies du foie, Foie Canada (FC) a été le premier organisme au monde à se consacrer au soutien de la recherche et de l'éducation sur les causes, les diagnostics, la prévention et le traitement de toutes les maladies du foie. Nous résonnons comme l'hymne de la santé du foie, encourageant des millions de Canadiens à chaque tournant de leur parcours de santé. Qu'il s'agisse d'un jour de défi ou de célébration, nous nous tenons indéfectiblement à leurs côtés. Nos programmes de santé communautaire ne sont pas seulement des projets, mais des visions d'espoir, et notre recherche innovante vise à créer un avenir sans maladie du foie.
Le moteur de notre mission ? Le travail d'équipe, le dévouement et une vision de l'évolution constante. Nous sommes une équipe innovante, qui façonne le changement grâce à une collaboration étroite, en interne et avec nos partenaires. Nous nous engageons à développer nos collaborateurs sur le plan professionnel et individuel. Notre environnement de travail favorable et notre culture permettent à nos collaborateurs de rester en bonne santé et de se sentir bien.
Please apply via hr@liver.ca**.** We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment Opportunity Overview
Liver Canada is seeking a hands-on Director of Finance & Operations to lead a transformation of our financial operations. This is an opportunity for an energetic finance leader who excels at building structure, discipline, and reliability within a complex, resource-constrained nonprofit environment.
You will play a pivotal role in establishing foundational systems and processes, introducing best practices, and building a culture of financial stewardship and transparency. The successful candidate will demonstrate strategic insight, operational rigor, and the ability to collaborate and communicate with diverse stakeholders, from board members to Regional teams.
In a nonprofit charity, a Director of Finance and Opps role is crucial for ensuring financial health, transparency, and compliance, ultimately supporting the organization’s mission. Unlike for-profit entities, nonprofits prioritize mission fulfillment over profit generation. The finance function in a nonprofit is typically a team effort, involving various individuals and committees with distinct responsibilities.
This role will work collaboratively to manage financial operations, from day-to-day transactions to strategic financial planning and oversight.
The Director of Finance & Operations will be a strategic financial leader. Their primary focus is financial strategy, including leading the annual operating budget creation, forecasting cash flows, establishing financial policies and internal controls, and managing the systems that overlap. The Director of Finance & Operations also manages funding sources, ensuring compliance with CRA and tax laws and overseeing diverse revenue streams like donor funds, in-kind giving, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events. The candidate will play a critical role in managing outside relationships with CPA firms, banks, and investment advisors, and will be the financial face of the organization.
If you thrive on the challenge of leading finance through change and take pride in delivering stability and confidence to organizations in transition, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities & Accountabilities (but are not limited to):
Financial Operations & Controls
- Provide end-to-end oversight of accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and banking.
- Design, implement, and document robust standard operating procedures (SOPs) to strengthen internal controls.
- Introduce and maintain monthly closing routines and rigorous reconciliation processes.
- Ensure appropriate approvals, audit trails, and separation of duties, even in a lean staffing environment.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; deliver actionable analysis to leadership and the Board.
- Lead the annual audit process and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
- Ensure full compliance with all CRA, provincial, and sector-specific regulations, including payroll, GST/HST, and T3010 filings.
Budgeting, Planning & Analysis
- Lead and coordinate the annual budgeting process, working collaboratively with all departments and regions.
- Monitor and report on actual vs. budget results; provide insightful variance analysis to guide decision-making.
- Develop and implement new budgeting tools and documentation to drive financial discipline.
Restricted Funds, Grants, and Trusts
- Oversee the administration and compliance of restricted and trust funds, establishing clear processes for tracking, allocation, and reporting.
- Work with program managers to ensure accurate use of funds and alignment with donor and grantor requirements.
- Build confidence among internal and external stakeholders through transparent, accurate fund management.
Team Leadership & Change Management
- Develop, mentor, and support finance/admin staff (as applicable) in adopting new processes and higher standards of accountability.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and financial stewardship across the organization.
- Act as a key change agent, engaging colleagues at all levels to support a sustainable transformation.
Technology and External Partnerships
- Assess current technology platforms (e.g., GL, payroll, Excel, banking portals) and identify opportunities for practical improvements.
- Manage relationships with external payroll providers, and auditors to augment internal capacity as needed.
- Ensure that all technology and vendor processes are documented for sustainability and knowledge transfer.
- Ensure seamless communication between the charity’s financial system and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system Blackbaud Raisers Edge
- Ensure operational efficiency, improved decision-making, and enhanced customer experience through systems integration between the CRM and accounting software combines
- Ensure optimal security and privacy with all financial data and customer data
- Ensure privacy, financial and data laws are in compliance with current laws both provincially and nationally
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to integrate into various business functions, finance departments can expect a significant transformation in the overall accounting landscape. In this role we welcome a candidate that understands this shift and is open to understanding how AI can help improve the business functions of charity and help with the strategic direction financial data, analytics and system processes.
Board and Leadership Engagement
- Prepare and present clear, strategic financial reports and dashboards to the Board and senior management.
- Provide guidance and recommendations to support sound financial policy development and risk management.
- Contribute to strengthening the organization’s overall governance framework.
Qualifications & Core Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or progress toward designation preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of financial management experience, ideally in the nonprofit/charity sector or a similarly complex environment.
- Proven track record of transforming disorganized finance environments by establishing structure, clear accountability, and reliable financial systems.
- Strong working knowledge of Canadian nonprofit accounting standards and CRA regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated expertise in implementing internal controls, documenting processes, and leading organizations through financial modernization.
- Advanced proficiency with accounting software, payroll platforms, and Excel.
- Exceptional integrity, resilience, and sound judgment; comfortable operating in ambiguous and unstructured contexts.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to engage effectively with staff, board members, funders, and auditors.
- Collaborative leadership style, with a capacity for influence and organizational change management.
- Competent in French (an asset)
Avantages de l'emploi :
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work environment
- 3 semaines de vacances
- Possibilité de s'inscrire aux prestations de santé (après 3 mois d'emploi)
- Extended Summer Hours – 4 extended long weekends (Friday – Monday) from Victoria Day to Labour Day
- 12 jours de maladie/personne par an (non cumulables)
- Semaine entre Noël et le Nouvel An Fermeture des bureaux : jours de congé payés
- Outre les jours fériés légaux et provinciaux, des jours de congé payés sont prévus pour le lundi de Pâques, le jour du souvenir et la journée nationale pour la vérité et la réconciliation.
Foie Canada est une organisation qui souscrit au principe de l'égalité des chances et qui s'engage à promouvoir la diversité et l'inclusion ; nous accueillons les candidatures de toutes les personnes qualifiées, y compris les personnes handicapées, les personnes racialisées, les personnes autochtones, quelle que soit leur identité de genre ou leur orientation sexuelle, et les nouveaux arrivants. Nous offrons des mesures d'adaptation à toutes les étapes du processus de sélection et pendant l'emploi, conformément au Code des droits de la personne et à la Loi sur l'accessibilité pour les personnes handicapées de l'Ontario (LAPHO).
Chez LC, nous sommes extrêmement passionnés par notre mandat commun et nous pensons que chacun des membres de notre équipe contribue, dans son rôle spécifique, à la réalisation de cet objectif. expérience vécue et ceux qui ont été confrontés à des obstacles pour postuler à ce poste.