Director, Finance & Operations - Permanent - 19320

About The Opportunity

Our internationally recognized client located in central Ottawa is looking for a Director of Finance & Operations to join their progressive, people & culture-first organization on a full-time, permanent basis.

This organization fosters a collaborative space that promotes professional growth, while offering a competitive compensation package and positive work culture.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Management of General Ledger and related accounting duties
• Financial reporting and production of financial statements- prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports while ensuring accuracy
• Assisting in the coordination and preparation of budget and financial forecasts as well as analyze variances on projects, local and international
• Oversee local and international project management cycle, including cash flow management of project-based financials
• Working closely with donors and government grants, as well as Global Affairs Canada
• Maintain rigorous record-keeping and compliance for donations and gifts
• Oversee changes in foreign currencies and currency fluctuations
• Benefits & Pension Administration for all eligible employees
• Submission of tax remittances
• Coordination and preparation of budget and financial forecasts, institute and maintain planning and control procedures and analyze report variances
• Preparing Month and Year End closing, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation
• Liaising with auditors, take an active role in internal and external Audit, providing required reporting
• Ensuring financial compliance as well as implementation of process improvements, monitoring for accurate and successful execution
• Provide representation and work directly with the union on all matters
• Build and promote strong relationships with funders, partners, and community while representing the core values of the organization
• Lead the organization's financial stewardship framework for international partnerships, including financial due diligence, risk assessment, partner capacity strengthening, audit follow-up, and continuous improvement of financial management systems
• Provide strategic financial leadership for institutional donor proposal development, budget negotiations, contribution agreement implementation, and financial close-out of major grants
• Provide contributions and recommendations regarding financial and operational aspects of the organization, communicating with Senior Management on strategic initiatives
• Provide Financial updates to Executive Director, Board members, committees, and more, offering insights on financial health, risk mitigation
• Oversee and provide support to Accounting & HR
• Participate in other active projects and ad hoc reporting as needed

About You

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Completed education in Finance, Business Administration, or an equivalent stream
• 5+ years of experience in Accounting & Finance in a Senior role
• Previous experience in the international Not for Profit sector
• Previous experience dealing with government funding
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Strong oral, written, and communication skills (English essential)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Highly organized, strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills, self-starter, collaborative

About the Job

The salary band for this role is $100,000 to $115,000 depending on relevant previous experience.

How To Apply

Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to ***email_hidden***. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 19320 .

LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.

Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.