• Job Description

  Req#: 162252

  Job Title: Director, Finance

  Reports To: CFO

  Division: Finance & Administration

  Terms of Employment: Full-time, permanent Monday – Friday (9 am –5 pm)

  Location: 155 Bermondsey Road, Toronto ON. Habitat GTA currently deploys a hybrid working environment, asking staff to come onsite once (1) per week at minimum.

  Website: www.habitatgta.ca or www.instagram.com/habitatgta

  Who We Are

  Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area (Habitat GTA) is leading the way in addressing one of the most pressing issues of our time: the need for affordable homes. We partner with working families in need of an affordable, safe and secure place to live and enable their family’s ability to thrive. We are a land developer, a home builder, a fundraiser, and a mortgage holder. In support of our homebuilding operations, Habitat GTA operates a retail home improvement store called Habitat ReStore, which sells donated home furnishings, appliances, and renovation materials, with all proceeds helping us build more homes.

  Habitat GTA is growing. We are an innovative, entrepreneurial social enterprise that has been increasing our capacity for impact each and every year. Together, we are building a better, more inclusive GTA for everyone.

  The Opportunity

  • The Director of Finance will be a lead in the finance team in day-to-day execution of core functions like payroll, accounts payable and financial reporting. At the same time, the Director will support the CFO in supporting Habitat GTA’s increasingly complex array of build project budgeting, real estate financing, affordable homeownership mortgage models, long-term enterprise financial forecasting, and other strategically critical dimensions of our social enterprise model.
  • The Director will be a vital partner with the CFO and the Executive team in strategic decision-making, long-term organizational planning and operations as Habitat GTA continues to enhance its build capacity and continuously strive for best in-class practices. If you have the passion to channel your talents and experience into building a better, more inclusive GTA for everyone, this is an ideal step for your career.

  Your Impact

  • Represent Habitat for Humanity GTA as a Brand Ambassador by modeling our values and guiding principles
  • Learn, understand and participate in the Health and Safety Program
  • Oversee Execution of Core Finance Functions
  • Develop and implement appropriate and efficient accounting, status reporting, internal controls and auditing systems, along with supporting documentation, as appropriate.
  • Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices
  • In the context of understanding the complexities of the Habitat business model, manage organizational cash flow, modeling and forecasting
  • Manage Annual Budget Cycle
  • Leading the annual audit process
  • Lead the annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the CFO, EVP and CEO; administer and review all financial plans, KPls and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization's financial status.
  • Support Mission Realization / Strategic Impact
  • Support financial modelling to support the organization’s ongoing strategic planning and financial health and stability
  • Analyze and present financial reports, including those presented to the Board of Directors, with accuracy and meeting timelines being of the utmost importance; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; compile financial reporting materials.
  • Drive Growth and Innovation
  • Introduce and leverage new financial information systems and streamlined processes, where appropriate
  • Provide insightful research and analysis to leadership to aid in decision making. Make recommendations to management on financing, debt and the financial sustainability of projects.
  • Leadership and mentoring to staff and volunteers, to foster an environment of problem solving, collaboration , efficiency, growth and improved business practices

  What You Bring

  • An ambitious top performer with a drive for continuous improvement and an inquisitive mind
  • A CPA professional accounting designation
  • At least 5-7 years of overall professional finance and operational experience
  • Exposure to real estate development, project accounting and financing, with understanding of lenders, products, rates/fees/payment structures will be nice to have
  • Comfort with real estate accounting issues and financing legal documentation (e.g., APS, loan agreements) will be a nice to have
  • Experience with the final responsibility for the content and accuracy of all financial data and reporting
  • Experience with day-to-day financial operations: invoicing, banking, AP/ AR, taxes, payroll
  • Strong communication skills (written and spoken) and excellent presentation skills with the ability to interact effectively with Finance leaders across the sector
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft 365, with a focus on Microsoft Excel
  • A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills which support and enable sound decision making
  • Knowledge of the social/affordable housing sector is desirable including: federal, provincial and municipal grants/programs
  • Proven leadership capability to build and develop the finance team
  • Flexibility and drive to grow with the organization as it too evolves and grows
  • Passion for affordable housing and Habitat's mission

  Why Join Us?

  • A meaningful opportunity to make a difference in your local community and to have first-hand contact with the families whose lives are transformed by our work
  • The pride of being part of a highly respected, high profile global charity
  • A stimulating, fast paced professional opportunity in a team of like-minded ‘world-changers’
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • RRSP eligibility
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Internal job mobility and developmental opportunities
  • Wellness initiatives including EAP and corporate gym membership rate with Goodlife Fitness

  Your Application

  If you are ready to make a change in your local community and become a part of our team at Habitat for Humanity GTA, click on the Apply button within this posting or click on our Careers Page to find more: https://habitatgta.ca/careers/

  Your Future at Habitat for Humanity GTA Awaits.

  Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada throughout the duration of their employment with Habitat for Humanity GTA. Proof of eligibility will be required.

  Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

  Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to ensuring a barrier-free, accessible and inclusive work environment. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove barriers to the hiring process to accommodate candidates with disabilities, providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements of the employment position. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

  As part of our selection process, the successful candidate must receive clearance by a police background check.

  We thank all applicants for their interest in Habitat for Humanity GTA, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

• About the company

  Habitat for Humanity GTA, established in 1988, is a non-profit, non-denominational Christian housing organization that builds simple, decent, affordable homes in partnership with low-income families.

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