Vice-President Finance and Asset Management

ACCOUNTABLE ● COLLABORATIVE ● INNOVATIVE ● RESULTS-DRIVEN ● STRATEGIC OVERVIEW A leading community-based agency focused on creating meaningful opportunities and inclusive communities to provide the resources for leading communities. Collaboration and people-centric values drive the organization to achieve social justice and equitable solutions. Our client advocates for gender equity and social justice for women and gender-diverse people through programs, services and supports. EDI-B VALUES The success of an organization stems from a team that is aligned with its mission and vision, where decisions are made in the best interests of the clients they serve and the marginalized and vulnerable populations across our communities. Through this effort, all team members embrace their roles in the organization with respect and dignity for all stakeholders. Through these partnerships, everyone is focused on ensuring a commitment and responsibility toward anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, diversity, inclusivity, and belonging. MISSION The Vice-President Finance and Asset Management is a key leadership role that provides strategic financial leadership to the management of financial operations, information technology and facilities. The Pod Group is partnering with this organization to place a compassionate and hands-on leader to fulfill the role of the Vice-President Finance and Asset Management. PRIORITIES Provides strategic direction and guidance to the organization through the identification of best practices, understanding the changing environment, seeking opportunities, and recommending solutions to ensure the continued growth and sustainability of the organization. As a member of the senior leadership team, guides and participates in strategic planning, budget planning and policy and operational decisions in the long-term interest of the Association with attention to federal and provincial laws and associated regulations. Oversees the development, management, and monitoring of departmental budgets. Ensures department managers meet their financial goals and resolve issues by monitoring and taking corrective action as required. Full oversight over all financial, real and property assets of the organization. Participates in the RFP development process for all Facilities related requirements. Guides the Facilities team in their decision-making to ensure the safeguarding of all organizational assets. Oversees the development and monitoring of investment strategies. Designs and ensures the financial accounting systems and support schedules provide the necessary information for all donors, grant, tax, and financial reporting requirements. Manages and maintains a system of internal controls to safeguard assets and maintain accuracy in financial reporting, including the safeguarding of IT assets and information. Manages internal controls and safeguards to ensure budget activity is aligned to plan, safeguards the organization’s assets and ensures the cash flow process reliably meets operating needs and project commitments. Establishes guidelines for budget and forecast preparation. Responsible for the annual budget preparation in consultation with the finance and management teams. Requirements TALENTS & EXPERTISE Completion of a 4-year degree in business, accounting, or financial management. Minimum 10 years experience in business or finance. Minimum 5 to 7 years of management experience leading a team of senior professionals. CPA designation is required. Ability to lead with a feminist, anti-racist/anti-oppressive perspective. Ability to make decisions through a social and environmental sustainability lens. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Must provide a current Criminal Record Judicial Matters Police check or willingness to obtain at own cost. Ability to work a schedule which may include the occasional evening and weekend. Travel may be required. Bilingual English/French or other languages is considered an asset. THE POD GROUP The Pod Group (PG) is a creative consulting group that provides customized and innovative solutions to support our client’s growth and ultimate success while promoting the integration of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in creating culture and engagement. We balance strategy and people to help community organizations make better use of their resources by focusing on building the competencies to promote people-centric organizations. The Pod Group has great success in serving a number of community sectors, including health, social services, developmental, housing, mental health, and community health care. We promote a unique approach while incorporating marketing and human resources as an integral component of strategy, mission, and vision. This focus aligns strategy with the development of a culture that embraces all stakeholders and a community spirit while ensuring an effective plan that meets the requirements of the organization.