Director, Finance & Operations

About this position

About Us: The Centre for Mindfulness Studies is a social enterprise charity that is the Canadian leader in developing and providing professional mindfulness programs for mental health. Our goal is to ensure access to those in need, to lead change and bring mindfulness as a healthcare service to diverse populations. For more about us: https://www.mindfulnessstudies.com/about/

Overview:  The Director, Finance & Operations is a key senior management position that oversees financial administration/strategy and operations for the Centre. The position is instrumental in maintaining the financial health of the organization and directly reports to the Executive Director. Position priorities are:

• Financial Oversight and Budgeting
• Administrative Operations
• Leadership & Strategy 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support all aspects of Finance and Accounting for the organization
• Oversee operations of social enterprise programs
• Manage one part-time finance and two full-time operations/administrative staff
• Prepare financial reports
• Monitor cash flow and investments
• Develop and monitor annual budgets
• Prepare financial forecasts
• Determine financial metrics for all programs and set budgets for specific individual programs
• Execute and ensure all government reporting and administration including payroll deductions/T4S, HST rebates, annual charity and corporate filings
• Provide board support in collaboration with the Executive Director
• Oversight of all contracting for suppliers and new employees

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in finance or accounting, or equivalent. Professional Accounting Designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA) is an asset
• Proficient in QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
• Superior accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently but also collaboratively while organizing and prioritizing work and deadlines for yourself and others
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communications skills
• An understanding of the charitable, non-profit and social service sectors with an interest in mindfulness as a way to well-being
• Demonstrated experience in Finance, Operations, and Management including preparing financial reports, budgets, and analysis
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role

How to Apply

Applicants should send a resume and cover letter with position title in the subject line to hr@mindfulnessstudies.com by January 6, 2020.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.