Director of Finance

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Partner with the COO to develop and execute multi-year financial strategies
• Provide financial leadership for long-term planning, capital expenditures, and debt management
• Analyze trends, risks, and opportunities; deliver actionable insights to executive and board

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process across all schools, online programs, daycare operations and partner societies
• Manage regular forecasts, variance reports, and scenario planning for multiple funding models
• Train and support leaders in budget management and financial literacy

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with CRA, BC Societies Act, funder agreements, and accounting standards (ASPE/NPO)
• Prepare materials for annual audit and act as primary liaison with auditors

Operational Finance

• Manage cash flow planning, tuition and funding analysis, and internal cost recoveries
• Lead review and optimization of vendor contracts, payroll systems, and procurement policies
• Oversee accounting functions, reconciliations, and internal controls

Board & Stakeholder Relations

• Prepare financial reports and analysis for RCAS and its partner societies Board of Directors and Finance Committee
• Support reporting obligations to government agencies, funders, and partner organizations
• Translate complex financial data into clear, mission-aligned insights

Qualification & Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• CPA designation required (CA, CGA, CMA)
• 7+ years senior financial leadership experience (preferably in nonprofit, education, or multi-entity orgs)
• Deep knowledge of nonprofit accounting (ASPE or ASNPO), budgeting, and reporting
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets with complex funding structures
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and communication skills
• Demonstrated alignment with the mission and values of RCAS

Key Competencies

• Mission-driven and values-aligned leadership
• High integrity, discretion, and professional judgment
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented, and proactive
• Effective at leading and developing finance teams
• Ability to manage complexity across diverse programs

Benefits

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care