Overview
Director of Finance Jobs in Toronto, Canada at Friends of Ruby
Department :
Finance
Location:
Hybrid
Position Type:
Full-time
Closing Date:
April 15, 2026
Friends of Ruby is dedicated to supporting the well‑being of 2
SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 16-29 through mental health services, social programs, and housing. We operate a Youth Centre, offering barrier‑free counselling, case management, drop‑in and community programming, and a Transitional Home, providing emergency and long‑term housing with life‑skills support.
Our approach is comprehensive, involving mind, body, and community. We believe that every individual is unique, valuable, and deserving of care, and we are committed to treating everyone with dignity, respect, and inclusion. Rooted in intersectional, anti‑oppressive, and decolonised approaches, our work is grounded in integrity as we build strong, collaborative relationships and strive to grow and improve together.
We are seeking a hands‑on, strategic financial leader to serve as our Director of Finance, overseeing all financial functions. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert financial insight, driving strategy across financial reporting, internal controls, audit, treasury, and office services. Beyond high‑level financial stewardship, this is a working leadership position where you will actively manage vendor contracts, corporate assets, and organisational risk—ensuring the fiscal health and operational integrity that allow our mission to thrive.
About
the Role
As the Director of Finance, your key responsibilities will be to :
- Lead the annual budgeting process and develop multi‑year financial plans that align resources with strategic goals, ensuring long‑term sustainability.
- Oversee all financial operations (AR/AP, payroll, expense management, month‑end close) and produce accurate monthly financial statements, including program vs. admin reporting and variance analysis.
- Present quarterly financial reports to the Board and Finance & Audit Committee, translating results into actionable insights on trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Develop and test rigorous internal controls and financial policies; manage compliance with CRA regulations, donor restrictions, and grant agreements; and lead the annual audit process.
- Manage treasury functions, cash flow, and banking relationships while overseeing administrative operations, including procurement, vendor contracts, insurance, and organisational assets.
- Supervise and mentor direct reports, and partner closely with the Director of Fund Development to support grant applications, track restricted funding, and ensure accurate funder reporting.
Your Competencies
- Safeguards organisational assets and integrity by designing, implementing, and continuously improving a robust internal control framework, ensuring segregation of duties, maintaining an up‑to‑date risk register, and enforcing strict dual‑authorization protocols for all financial transactions.
- Drives strategic decision‑making by analysing and translating complex financial data, programme economics, and multi‑year funding scenarios into actionable insights, business cases, and recommendations for the Senior Director, Leadership Team, and Board.
- Ensures full regulatory and contractual compliance by overseeing the preparation of all CRA filings (T3010) and regulatory reports, leading the annual audit engagement, and meticulously tracking restricted funds to honour donor intent and grant agreements.
- Optimises financial performance and organisational sustainability by developing multi‑year financial plans, building dynamic financial dashboards and KPIs, and modelling programme expansion to evaluate cost recovery and long‑term viability.
- Empowers a high‑performing finance and administration function by supervising, mentoring, and cross‑training the Finance and Administration Manager, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and financial stewardship across the organisation.
- Ensures operational efficiency and compliance by overseeing procurement processes, vendor contract management, office resources, and organisational insurance policies while maintaining appropriate health and safety standards.
Required…
Title: Director of Finance
Company: Friends of Ruby
Location: Toronto, Canada
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