Director of Finance and Administration

What if you could work every day with a renewed sense of purpose and direction, confident in the knowledge that the work you do enhances the quality of life, health and well-being of people living with cancer and their families? We are looking for a talented, dynamic, and experienced Director of Finance and Administration to join our team.

Come work with the InspireHealth team in this full-time permanent position. Based out of our Vancouver office, and reporting directly to the CEO, this position is perfect for a talented finance and senior administration professional. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to excel in a position that requires financial and business operations oversight and leadership, team building, strategic thinking, and the ability to balance a dynamic portfolio while making a difference in the lives of people affected by cancer.

A Little About this Position:

The Director of Finance and Administration reports directly to the CEO and as a key member of the senior leadership team, plays an integral role in driving the organization’s strategic goals and objectives. This is a tremendous opportunity for a mission-driven leader to maximize and strengthen the finance and business operations of a well-respected, high-impact organization.

The successful candidate will implement the infrastructure and systems needed to support the organization’s strategic goals. They will actively lead a team of staff and contractors in the following areas: finance and accounting, administration and clinic support operations, human resources, and IT. The candidate will continually evaluate best industry practices in comparison to internal systems and needed resources, with an eye toward both future needs, budget realities and risk mitigation.

A Little About Us:

InspireHealth (https://inspirehealth.ca/) is a not-for-profit supportive cancer care organization partially funded by the BC Ministry of Health. For over 25 years, we have provided supportive cancer care to enhance the quality of life, health and well-being of people living with cancer and their families. We offer life-changing, one-on-one and group support including exercise therapy, stress management, nutrition, and counselling services.

A Little About You:

• At least 7-10 years of overall professional and finance experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role. Experience in a non-profit organization and operations management in a clinical setting is a strong asset.

• Demonstrated experience in financial management and accounting including experience with audit, legal compliance, and budget development. You are proficient in using accounting software and tools and have a strong knowledge of GAAP, financial regulations, compliance reporting and non-profit accounting practices.

• Your experience includes hands-on management of key operational areas including human resources, administration and IT. Technologically savvy, with experience overseeing information technology staff or vendors, and experience assessing, selecting, and implementing software solutions.

• Experience in process and policy development and improvement.

• Experience in tracking, translating and communicating financials for fundraising purposes, including effective case for support development and reporting.

• Experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, the Board, or other outside partners/influencers/clients.

• Success seeing beyond the numbers, identifying financial and operational trends, and opportunities for growth and improvement.

Personal Characteristics

• Connection to InspireHealth’s mission

• Excellent interpersonal and team skills, collaborative nature

• Outstanding oral and written communications skills

• Strong leadership skills, strategic thinker with ability to problem solve

• Hands-on, leads by example

• Ability to adapt and pivot to achieve strategic goals

• Ability to multi-task while maintaining vigilant attention to detail

• Constantly looking to apply best practices

Areas of Your Responsibility:

Strategy & Leadership

Work with the senior leadership on strategic planning and effectively lead a team to achieve the organization’s strategic goals as they relate to financial sustainability and business operations. Continually evaluate and implement best industry practices with an eye toward both future needs, budget realities and risk mitigation.

Financial Management

Oversee budgeting, forecasting, preparing monthly/quarterly statements, Canadash flow, and coordination of audit activities, accounts payable and receivable, as well as compliance and filings. Skillfully utilize key data and processes in order to assess the current and future funding needs of the organization and mitigate risk.

Administration, Human Resources, and IT

Oversee organization's business operations and processes in the areas of Administration, Human Resources and IT, with a goal of continuously developing and improving systems to better serve our patients and support our staff.

What We Can Offer You:

• A rewarding opportunity to know you are making a difference every day

• Competitive package with excellent benefits, including health and dental, health spending account and Employee Assistance Program

• Competitive paid vacation leave

• Paid sick leave

• Training and professional development opportunities

• A business-casual attire environment

• A collaborative and supportive work environment with some work-from-home opportunity

• A commitment to work/life balance

• Central, lively location (Cambie/Broadway) close to shopping, dining, and public transit, including Skytrain

• A welcoming, Canadaring, and respectful team culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion

• An opportunity to start every morning with a team mindfulness activity

• Inspiring support from our accomplished Board of Directors and Advisory Board

• Salary range for this position: $120K - $150K.

To read the full job description please visit our website. To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to hr@inspirehealth.ca and include ‘DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION’ in the Subject line of your email.

Thank you for your interest. We will review applications as they are received. Only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.