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Director of Finance and Administration
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Director of Finance and Administration will oversee both financial strategy and administrative operations at Interchange Recycling. This role is central to ensuring the long-term financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and compliance of the organization. Beyond finance, the Director will guide core administrative functions such as human resources coordination, IT systems, legal compliance, and risk management. They will act as a key strategic advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors, bringing forward financial insights and operational recommendations that advance the stewardship mission. Interchange partners with an outsourced provider for its controllership function delivered through NetSuite. This role will be responsible for overseeing and managing the relationship with our external finance as a service provider.
Our ideal Director of Finance and Administration brings:
- Post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience
- CPA designation is an asset
- 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in finance, HR, and IT, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a not-for-profit, stewardship, or regulated environment
- Proven expertise in Canadian nonprofit accounting and regulatory reporting
- Experience with financial and administrative systems (e.g., NetSuite, Salesforce, Microsoft Office, cloud-based platforms)
- Knowledge of relevant municipal, provincial, and federal financial regulations
- Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills
- Experience supporting governance and reporting to boards is an asset
These Skills and Abilities will help you thrive:
- Ability to think strategically and translate financial data into actionable insights
- Strong organizational and time management abilities, with a keen attention to detail
- High level of integrity, ethics, and commitment to transparency
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with multiple stakeholders in a dynamic, evolving environment
- Demonstrated ability to build and mentor teams, encourage professional development, and foster a collaborative culture