Director of Finance

Offered in: South Saskatchewan

Job Title: Director of Finance 

Department: Finance

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Prepared By: Chief Executive Officer

Reviewed and Approved Date: August 2025

Salary: Dependent on experience and education

Summary: The Director of Finance is responsible to the CEO for the timely and effective management of Commissionaires South Saskatchewan’s Divisional Finances, asset management and Federation reporting.  This role has both an operational and strategic component and includes the following duties and responsibilities. Please note: to acquire the necessary security clearance all applicants must have lived in Canada for the previous five (5) years.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following and any other duties that may be assigned from time to time:

• Responsible for the performance management of Finance staff to ensure they are fulfilling their job description and display appropriate conduct.
• Prepare the annual National Master Standing Offer (NMSO) budget.
• Manage and balance Divisional Finances monthly.
• Working with the CEO, make financial practice recommendations to ensure a balanced budget and long-term sustainability strategies.
• Manage the office assets and make recommendations to ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
• Manage payroll.
• Liaise directly with the Operations Managers to ensure that all timesheets, pay increases and scheduling changes are accurate and submitted to finance in a timely manner.
• Work with the CEO, liaise with Auditor, and manage annual audit outcomes and follow up.
• Manage appropriate onboarding/off-boarding documents and financial tasks to completion.
• Act as main point of contact for Corporate Services matters.
• Participate and advise the CEO on strategic level planning with the lens of financial and prudent fiscal responsibility.
• Ensure company insurance and licensing are valid.
• In consultation with the CEO, design strategies to reduce overtime and on the job training costs to an acceptable level.
• Working with the CEO, complete all federal call-ups and NMSO updates.
• Advise CEO on recommendations for awards as per Division policy.
• Provide support and input to the CEO and the Senior Leadership Team on contract renewals and wage rates.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Responsible for financial management, reporting, strategic recommendations and supervision of department staff.

Job specifications:

Education and experience

• Business management and/or financial diploma or degree from a recognized University or Institute required.
• Minimum of five years related experience.
• Experience managing a budget of over $10,000,000.
• Experience supervising personnel and working in a team environment.

Formal training/certifications/licenses

• Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation seen as an asset.
• Minimum of a Business Bookkeeping certificate.

Required competencies/knowledge/skills/abilities

• Advanced Financial Management.
• Business acumen and audit experience and knowledge.
• Advanced communication skills both written and verbal.
• Extensive knowledge of financial principles for a not-for-profit.
• Extensive relationship management expertise.   
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge and experience with financial software.
• Knowledge of The Saskatchewan Employment Act.
• Must be cleared to a Level II Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) Security Clearance.

Characteristics

• Attention to detail.
• Exemplify highest standards of dress and deportment.
• Solution maker.
• Advanced mediation skills.
• Customer service orientated.
• Team player and strong leader.
• Able to manage multiple competing priorities.