Director of Finance & IT

Position: Director of Finance & IT

Closing: Posting will close September 4, 2026, at 4pm

Term: Full Time (35 hours per week)

Salary Range: $96,200- $129,880

Our Vision is “to lead the design, development, and delivery of sustainable and culturally appropriate housing that promotes excellence in the Indigenous community and organizational infrastructures.”

We are currently seeking a Director of Finance & IT. Our Finance Team is located in Sault Ste. Marie, ON; however, consideration will be given to candidates who can attend offices under a hybrid work arrangement in Sault Ste. Marie, Dryden, London, Hamilton, Timmins or Peterborough.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Finance & IT is an integral operational leader responsible for unifying financial controls, accounting compliance, and enterprise technology infrastructure. This role bridges day-to-day financial operations with IT systems strategy, ensuring fiscal soundness, robust risk management, and scalable technology alignment. The successful candidate will provide CPA-level governance for core financial reporting, directly manage the accounting and IT teams, and act as a key operational lead in modernizing our core systems. The successful candidate will hold an active CPA designation paired with strong systems acumen, bringing an organized, goal oriented, and enthusiastic approach to supporting safe, affordable housing as a stable foundation for Indigenous communities.

PLEASE APPLY ON OUR CAREERS PAGE:

https://careers.risepeople.com/ontario-aboriginal-housing-support-services-corporation/en

Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services also welcomes and supports diversity including those who identify as 2SLGBTQQNBIA+.

In meeting the objectives and vision of the organization, preference will be given to qualified individuals of First Nation, Métis, or Inuit ancestry, and are asked to self-identify on their cover letter.

Please note that you are encouraged to apply early as interviews will be scheduled as applications are received.

Compensation and Rewards:

In return for your ongoing excellent performance, strong work ethic, and commitment to our vision, mission, values, strategic plan, and the people we serve, Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services offers a comprehensive compensation package. This comprehensive rewards package includes:

• Challenging and fulfilling work; an inclusive and supportive team; and a work environment steeped in and guided by Indigenous culture;
• Comprehensive medical & dental benefits with 100% employer paid premiums + company vehicles available for fieldwork;
• $2000 Health Spending Account + $2000 Wellness Spending Account per employee;
• Company RSP matching program
• Additional paid holidays (in addition to statutory holidays) include Louis Riel Day, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Indigenous Verterans Day, and Easter Monday;
• Opportunity for cultural, educational, and other approved leaves;
• Supported training opportunities for personal and professional development while reciprocally enhancing organizational capacity; and
• A competitive salary in the pay band B9- $96,200- $129,880.

Duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

1. Full-Cycle Accounting & Financial Operations

• Oversight: Manage and direct all day-to-day accounting operations, including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and payroll.
• Budgeting: Lead the annual budgeting process, collaborating with department heads to establish fiscal targets and monitor performance.
• Month-End & Quarter-End Close: Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., GAAP/ASNPO).
• Audit Management: Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, coordinating the annual audit process and ensuring all schedules and requests are delivered on time.

2. IT Strategy, Systems Modernization & Legacy Migration

• Systems Leadership: Responsible for implementing and advancing the planning of the organization’s enterprise systems, cloud environment, and IT infrastructure, managing external technology vendors and contracts.
• Digital Transformation: Provides the leadership and technical expertise to effectively leverage internal subject matter experts to guide the organization through system modernization, implementing scalable enterprise software.
• Data Integration & Automation: Direct data governance and synchronization across ERP, housing management, CRM, and payroll systems to eliminate manual processes, improve cross-departmental reporting, and establish a single source of truth.

3. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Forecasting: Develop and maintain rolling financial forecasts, cash flow projections, and scenario planning models to support strategic decisions.
• Performance Analysis: Conduct variance analyses (budget vs. actual) and deliver clear, actionable reports to the executive leadership team regarding financial performance and key metrics.
• Strategic Advisory: Build analytical models to evaluate the financial viability of new business initiatives, capital expenditures, and potential investments.

4. Team Leadership & Operational Management

• People Management: Direct, mentor, and build capacity across the core Finance and IT teams (including Finance Operations, Financial Reporting, and IT/Cloud Systems Administration).
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Act as the operational bridge between finance compliance and technology execution, supporting the CFO in delivering organizational transformation initiatives.

To qualify for this role, the successful candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:

• Knowledge of and an appreciation for Indigenous culture and a values system that believes in holistic wellness and in assisting people to become and stay safely housed.
• Proven communication skills to distill complex financial and technical information into clear, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders;
• Performance driven, people centered CPA with 8-10 years of progressive management experience as a controller, finance director, or equivalent leadership roles
• Systems Acumen: Demonstrated experience leading ERP/financial system implementations, business process mapping, and technology migrations
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information that must not be shared with others;
• Preference for experience in non-profit organizations, social housing, real estate development, or property management

Conditions of employment:

• Ability to travel throughout the province of Ontario as required (limited);
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License;
• Safe driving record (3 year driver record search);
• Ability to work varying hours/days;
• Valid CPIC clearance (Criminal Records Check) and/or Vulnerable Sector Check; and
• References.

We thank all candidates who choose to apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.