[Hiring] Associate Director of Finance @The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory

Role Description

The role works on behalf of a program, function, department, division, or Territory independently executing a range of financial responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing accurate, timely, and complete spreadsheets and templates, budget, and accounting documents.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the development, monitoring, and forecasting of annual budgets for large Ministry Units (MUs) and territorial departments, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and budgeting guidelines.
• Analyze financial results, budget variances, and reporting packages to identify risks, trends, and key issues, providing actionable insights to senior leadership and department stakeholders.
• Support long-term financial planning by developing forecasts, evaluating future funding requirements, and advising on financial sustainability.
• Ensure compliance of project budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regulations and internal policies governing donor and international development funding.
• Review project progress, funding commitments, and financial performance to confirm adequate resources are available and organizational obligations are met.
• Provide financial expertise, guidance, training, and consultative support to leaders and project teams on budgeting, reporting, compliance, and financial management practices.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders, including auditors, funders, vendors, and service providers, to gather information, resolve issues, and support financial operations.
• Prepare and oversee complex financial transactions, journal entries, payment approvals, and other financial activities to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Contribute to business process improvements and system enhancements by assessing operational requirements, documenting changes, and supporting the implementation of effective financial practices.
• Support donor-funded initiatives through financial analysis, funding oversight, trend identification, stakeholder presentations, and participation in special projects and departmental activities.

Qualifications

• Completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma (minimum three-year program) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, evaluate options, and recommend effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and provide consultative support to diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills, with a strong commitment to customer service and continuous improvement.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and adaptability, including the ability to navigate change, exercise sound judgment, and work effectively with complex financial information and varying reporting standards.

Compensation

• The target hiring range for this position is $85,321.60 to $106,641.60 with a maximum of $127,982.40.
• Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
• The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request.