Director, Finance & Digital Transformation

Director, Finance & Digital Transformation (Hybrid, Toronto based)
Hiring Range: $106,512 - $120,000

Do you want your next career adventure to be part of a great cause? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of those facing an ovarian cancer diagnosis now and in the future?  Are you inspired by and ready to play a key role in transformational change and growth?  Ovarian Cancer Canada is looking for a Permanent, full-time Director, Finance & Digital Transformation to join our team.

Who we are:
At Ovarian Cancer Canada (OCC) we reject the notion that ovarian cancer can’t be eradicated. We are here to demand action, deliver change and transform lives. We stand hand-in-hand with the people experiencing, affected by or at risk of the disease. We will not rest until women can live their lives freely, fully, and uninhibited by ovarian cancer.

With our mission to boldly and unapologetically take action against ovarian cancer until the number of deaths from this disease is zero, we are working tirelessly towards a future where ovarian cancer is preventable, treatable and ultimately eradicated.

What OCC can offer you!

• The opportunity to join a team of forward-thinking individuals who seek to challenge the status-quo to make a difference in the lives of those affected by ovarian cancer.
• Committed to continuing to build a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunity to lead programs to success, try new things and achieve individual professional goals.
• We value work-life balance and maintain a friendly work environment.
• Flexible work schedules based on individual and organizational needs.
• We believe time off is integral to the personal health and wellness of our employees and offer a generous paid time off package including vacation days, personal days, wellness days, thirteen paid Statutory holidays recognized in all provinces, and a paid company-wide closure over the winter holiday break.
• We provide competitive health, medical, dental and vision benefits, and an RRSP matching program after one year of service.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Monthly cell phone allowance.
• We offer competitive salaries within the non-profit sector.

Position Overview:
Reporting to the CEO, the Director, Finance & Digital Transformation has overall responsibility for the organization’s financial operations and evolution and integration of Ovarian Cancer Canada’s digital transformation strategy. Providing leadership to a team of high performing professionals, the Director ensures sound accounting and financial management and control systems, while creating opportunities for seamless integration of new and existing digital solutions to maximize OCC’s digital strategy. The Director will partner with business leads to understand OCC’s current state and develop innovative strategies to align with OCC’s strategic plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with business leads to evaluate and understand internal processes to assess, analyze and recommend opportunities for digital enhancement.
• Create and embed a prioritisation approach to develop a roadmap for innovation with the relevant processes, tools, and metrics to support business objectives and new growth opportunities.
• Evolve and manage OCC’s digital transformation strategy by applying best practices in the industry, leading cross-functional teams, effectively managing stakeholder's expectations and becoming an integral trusted advisor for tech initiatives.
• Ensure appropriate IT infrastructure is acquired to support the digital transformation strategy.
• Ensure optimal practices and controls are developed and adhered to with respect to the organization’s financial management and digital financial strategies.
• Act as senior staff lead on all financial management matters including routine financial reporting, budget preparation and oversight and timely reporting of organizational cash flow.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial reports to inform expeditious decision-making for the CEO, Audit & Risk Committee and the Board of Directors.
• Oversight of staff payroll as well as statutory and/or regular remittances.
• Act as senior staff lead on annual organizational audit, reporting progress and key issues to CEO.
• Develop and steward strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders within scope of responsibility that contribute to the advancement of strategic goals.
• Responsible for budget accountability, reporting, monthly forecast and spend accuracy.
• Support general office administration and organizational events, as required.

Skills, Competencies and Qualifications

• University degree in Mathematics, Accounting, Computer Science, Data Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent skills and experience.
• Professional designation (CPA, CGA) required.
• Highly developed financial reporting, budgeting, and project management skills, coupled with excellent analytical skills.
• Minimum of seven (7) to nine (9) years’ recent, related experience.
• Non-profit experience considered an asset. Entrepreneurial spirit with track record for achieving results.
• Strong leadership ability, with proven track-record of translating business objectives to transformation programs and initiatives, with clear technical solutions that drive ROI.
• Sound knowledge of process improvement disciplines.
• Experience working with a variety of technology solutions including Blackbaud products (Raiser’s Edge, Luminate Online, Team Raiser), Financial Edge and Office 365 or related systems, strongly preferred.
• Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies, and guiding investment in people and systems.
• Ability to work well in a dynamic, high-performing team.
• Bilingual (English and French) an asset.
• The successful candidate will be required to comply with a police background check as a contingency of hiring.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to Samantha Smockum, Director, People & Culture at: ssmockum@ovariancanada.org by 5pm EST on February 9, 2025.

Interviews will be scheduled the weeks of February 17, 2025, and February 24, 2025.

At OCC, we are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity; we celebrate and are inspired by our differences. OCC is committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free, and accessible environment that encourages applications from all qualified candidates. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.