Job details for:
Director of Financial Services
Location: Kitchener, Ontario
Permanent, Full-time position
The Opportunity
As Director of Financial Services, you will be a trusted strategic advisor, lead a skilled Finance team and influence decisions across Sunbeam. Working with senior leaders, the Board and key stakeholders, you will oversee accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, investments, analysis and risk management. This is an opportunity for a seasoned CPA to shape financial strategy, strengthen organizational performance and make a lasting contribution through thoughtful, mission-driven leadership.
What You Will Lead
- General Finance and Accounting
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- Direct financial operations: Oversee accounting systems, financial policies, procedures and internal controls.
- Ensure financial integrity: Deliver accurate, timely financial statements and management reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance: Oversee government and funder reporting, HST returns, donor database administration and charitable tax receipting.
- Budgets, Financial and Performance Analysis
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- Lead financial planning: Direct annual operating and capital budgets, quarterly forecasts and multi-year financial planning with leaders across Sunbeam.
- Guide financial strategy: Identify trends, risks and opportunities and provide strategic oversight of cash flow and investments.
- Advance operational excellence: Champion best practices that streamline financial processes and improve efficiency.
- Risk Management and Compliance
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- Direct enterprise risk: Oversee insurance and maintain a comprehensive risk management framework.
- Strengthen risk and controls: Foster risk awareness, effective mitigation and strong controls that safeguard assets and meet legal, privacy and policy requirements.
- Strategy, Leadership and Collaboration
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- Shape organizational strategy: Advise the Senior Management Team, Board, Finance Committee and key stakeholders through clear financial insight and performance measures.
- Build leadership capacity: Lead and develop a high-performing Finance team through coaching, mentoring, accountability and professional development.
- Strengthen partnerships and service: Manage external providers and financial partners while setting clear standards for communication, responsiveness and accountability.
- Modernize financial infrastructure: Strengthen systems, processes and approval frameworks and champion continuous quality improvement.
- Advance sector leadership: Represent Sunbeam on relevant finance committees, working groups and professional development opportunities.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree and Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation in good standing.
- 5+ years of management experience leading a financial services team and 3+ years of finance experience in a not-for-profit organization.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and familiarity with exceptions required by government funders.
- Proficiency with accounting and general ledger software, systems, tools and databases.
- Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and analysis, policy development and internal controls.
- A collaborative leadership style, strong commitment to coaching and mentoring, and excellent organizational, documentation, communication and service skills.
About Us:
Sunbeam Community & Developmental Services is a trusted, compassionate provider of supports for individuals with developmental disabilities and complex care needs. Guided by inclusion, dignity and empowerment through person-centered care and supports, we create opportunities for people to reach their goals and be valued in their communities.
Why Join Sunbeam?
At Sunbeam, we value our team and are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Defined contribution pension plan
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Four (4) weeks of vacation per year, 10 public holidays plus two (2) personal float days
- Opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and continuous learning
- A supportive, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace committed to making a difference
Ready to bring your financial leadership to a mission that matters?
Use this website/portal to submit your resume and cover letter or you can send an email to k.mcdevitt@sunbeamcommunity.ca.
Applications will be accepted until Friday, October 30, 2026.
Sunbeam is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace. Sunbeam offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by Sunbeam regarding an interview, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We thank all applicants for their interest but regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Interested applicants can apply for this position online by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button.
