VP/Director of Finance

Our client, a nationally recognized membership-based organization located in downtown Ottawa, is seeking a strategic and hands-on Bilingual Director of Finance & Administration to join its executive leadership team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a key leadership role within a complex national organization serving tens of thousands of members across Canada. Working closely with senior leadership, elected officials, board members, and internal stakeholders, the Director will oversee financial management, administrative operations, and core organizational infrastructure.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced finance leader who can balance strategy with execution. The successful candidate will play a central role in financial planning, operational improvement, modernization initiatives, and ensuring the organization’s long-term financial health and effectiveness.

What’s in it for you· A senior leadership role with meaningful influence on financial strategy and operational direction · Close collaboration with executive leadership and an engaged Board of Directors · Exposure to the complexity of a large, national membership-based organization · The opportunity to lead modernization efforts, enhance reporting, and strengthen internal controls and systems · A collaborative, values-driven workplace that emphasizes leadership, integrity, fairness, and strong relationships · Competitive compensation and ongoing professional growth opportunitiesKey Responsibilities· Lead the preparation, coordination, and oversight of the annual operating budget, forecasts, and long-term financial planning· Provide financial analysis, variance reporting, and strategic insights to support executive decision-making· Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger management, month-end and year-end close, and the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements· Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, tax, audit, and financial reporting requirements· Establish and maintain strong financial controls, policies, and planning procedures· Manage cash flow, investments, and financial modelling to support organizational sustainability· Liaise with internal and external auditors and play a lead role in audit preparation and reporting· Oversee payroll processing, remittances, union dues, WSIB, and benefits administration for a large unionized workforce· Provide leadership and support on union-related financial and administrative matters