Director of Finance and Administration

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Location: Toronto (Hybrid – up to 60% remote)
Status: 4-year contract, with possibility of extension
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time)
Salary: $129,003 in the first year (non-negotiable)
Reports to: Deputy Executive Director
Start Date: August, 2026

About Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Canada

MSF Canada is a people-focused humanitarian organization that provides emergency medical care and support to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare.

We are proud to offer a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive work environment grounded in our core values of Humanity, Integrity, and Results. We believe that diversity strengthens our impact and are committed to equity in employment and fostering meaningful, lasting work relationships with all our staff.

Our Values

Our work is guided by the humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence , rooted in universal medical ethics.

We bring these principles to life through the way we treat each other , work , and relate to the global MSF movement :

• Respect, Integrity, Inclusion – fostering a workplace grounded in equity and belonging
• Discovery, Learning, Boldness – embracing curiosity, innovation, and courageous action
• Impact, Transformation, Shared Responsibility – driving meaningful change and collective accountability

These values shape our culture and guide everything we do to uphold MSF’s social mission.

Position Summary

The Director of Finance and Administration (DFA ) plays a pivotal leadership role in ensuring the financial strength, operational resilience, and governance excellence of MSF Canada.

As a member of the Management Team, the DFA provides strategic financial leadership during a period of continued growth and transformation. The role oversees accounting, budgeting, audit, tax compliance, financial reporting, risk management, and administrative systems while stewarding investments in organizational infrastructure, digital tools, and cross-functional collaboration.

The DFA is also the key liaison to the Board's Finance & Audit Committee and represents MSF Canada within the global MSF movement on financial strategy and institutional stewardship.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, systems-oriented financial leader who demonstrates:

• Commitment to MSF’s humanitarian principles and ethical stewardship
• Strategic foresight and sound judgment in complex environments
• Strong governance acumen and comfort engaging with Boards and committees
• Data-driven decision-making and financial modeling expertise
• Resilience and composure under pressure
• A collaborative leadership style that strengthens cross-departmental partnerships
• A commitment to inclusion, anti-oppression, and equitable resource allocation
• The ability to modernize systems while safeguarding compliance and control

This role leads the Finance and Administration team, ensures organizational compliance with Canadian non-profit regulations, and strengthens MSF Canada’s contribution to a financially secure global movement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Financial Leadership
   1. Develop and steward MSF Canada’s financial strategy aligned with organizational growth and global MSF priorities
   2. Provide strategic financial insight to the Deputy Executive Director and Management Team
   3. Use financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting to inform major organizational decisions
   4. Identify opportunities for cost optimization, sustainability, and mission maximization
   5. Equip the organization with strong financial systems and performance indicators
2. Financial Stewardship & Governance
   • Oversee accounting, budgeting, audit, tax, and regulatory compliance functions
   • Ensure timely and accurate financial and statistical reporting for management, regulators, and the Board
   • Serve as the primary liaison to the Finance & Audit Committee, supporting fiduciary oversight
   • Maintain strong internal controls and risk-management frameworks
   • Ensure compliance with Canadian Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNPO) and CRA requirements  
3. Systems, Infrastructure & Administration
   • Lead the development and continuous improvement of financial and administrative systems
   • Oversee implementation and ongoing management of automated financial and information systems
   • Strengthen digital tools and reporting infrastructure to enhance transparency and efficiency
   • Build internal capacity and leverage external expertise to support organizational needs
   • Promote cross-functional collaboration through accessible data and streamlined processes
4. People Leadership & Organizational Partnership
   • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Finance and Administration team
   • Foster a culture of accountability, learning, and inclusion
   • Partner with department leaders to support budgeting, planning, and financial literacy
   • Contribute to Management Team decision-making and organizational strategy
   • Represent MSF Canada within global MSF financial networks and international platforms

Qualifications

Required

• CPA or other recognized professional accounting designation
• Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or related field
• Senior-level professional experience, preferably within an international or complex non-profit organization
• Demonstrated success managing large budgets, financial reporting, and audits
• Proven experience implementing automated financial systems and strengthening internal controls
• Deep knowledge of Canadian Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations and CRA requirements for registered charities
• Strong governance experience working with Boards or Finance & Audit Committees
• Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams
• Fluency in English (verbal and written)
• French is an asset

Preferred

• Experience within NGOs, international organizations, or mission-driven environments
• Experience contributing to global financial platforms or institutional membership models
• Strong background in financial modeling and long-term planning
• Experience leading organizational systems transformation or ERP modernization
• Familiarity with MSF’s humanitarian principles and global governance structures

Working Conditions

• Hybrid model: up to 60% remote work, with a minimum 40% presence in Toronto per week
• Regular hours Monday to Friday (9 a.m.–5 p.m., core hours 10 a.m.–3 p.m.); occasional evenings or weekends.
• Domestic travel (~10%) and occasional international travel.
• Open-concept office environment with ergonomic equipment and modern workspace.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $129,003 in the first year (non-negotiable)
• 4-year fixed-term contract with possibility of extension (up to 8 years)
• Benefits include:
• Comprehensive group insurance (health, dental, life, AD&D, Peace of Mind plan)
• 5% RRSP contribution (no matching required)
• 4 weeks’ vacation annually
• Health Spending Accounts
• Flexible work hours and hybrid model
• Annual Professional Development budget
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Access to internal Psychosocial Care Unit Services

Join Us

We’d love to hear from you if you are a strategic financial leader who believes strong governance, sound stewardship, and modern systems are essential to advancing humanitarian impact.

Apply now to help safeguard and strengthen the financial foundation that enables MSF's medical humanitarian work around the world

Applications will be accepted until the role is filled

Outlined Careers is conducting this search on behalf of MSF Canada 

Heather Mayfield
Founder & Principal Executive Recruiter
Outlined Careers

Position pay range

$129,003—$129,003 CAD

MSF adopts a safeguarding culture where personnel and communities are and feel safe and valued throughout their involvement with the organization, where individuals know who to go to with any concerns and are confident that they will be listened to and heard without personal or professional repercussions, and where the organization strives to adopt the highest standards of practice across all areas of safeguarding rather than setting for the minimum standard in order to be legally compliant.

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