We don’t have a mold for you to fit. We have a mission for you to join!
Most jobs want you to button up and blend in. At Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU), we want the opposite. We want the unique perspectives, the diverse talents, and the personal story that makes you who you are. Why? Because the youth we serve are not one size fits all and the people who support them shouldn’t be either!
At YOU, we believe meaningful impact is built collectively, and that every role contributes to something bigger than itself. We value your ability to bring fresh ideas to the table and innovate new ways for young people to thrive. to steward and strengthen the financial systems that power our mission, working within a team that walks alongside youth every step of the way!
Build a community where youth are embraced, empowered, and thrive. Be bold. Be authentic. Be YOU.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working in close partnership with members of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Finance guides the financial systems and practices that underpin sustainable growth and effective service delivery.
This role aligns financial strategy with organizational priorities, providing clear, accurate, and timely financial information to support decision-making across YOU. You ensure our work is grounded in fiscal responsibility, with measurable outcomes in financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and accountability to funders and stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Champion Financial Stewardship: Shape how resources are invested across the organization, balancing mission impact with long-term financial strength and helping teams make confident, well-informed decisions.
Bridge Strategy and Finance: Connect big ideas to real numbers, ensuring priorities are grounded, resourced, and set up to succeed.
Uphold Financial Integrity: Lead strong financial controls, compliance, and risk awareness that protect the organization and build trust with funders and partners.
Make the Numbers Meaningful: Turn complex financial data into clear, compelling insights that people actually understand and use, linking day-to-day decisions to the bigger picture.
Make Finance Everyone’s Tool: Bring financial thinking into everyday conversations so leaders feel confident using numbers to move forward, not slow down.
Nurture Financial Sustainability: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation in a way that keeps us steady today and ready for what’s next.
Lead an Exceptional Team: Support and elevate a strong, established finance team, creating clarity, momentum, and space to keep raising the bar.
Experience and Expertise:
Professional Designation: A recognized accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) is required.
Senior Finance Leadership: 5–7 years in a director-level or senior finance role, with experience in complex, multi-stream, or mission-driven organizations.
Financial Management Expertise: Strong experience across budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and audit, with accountability for accuracy, timeliness, and integrity.
Strategic Financial Leadership: Proven ability to align financial planning with organizational strategy, supporting decision-making at the senior leadership and board level.
Financial Controls and Compliance: Deep understanding of internal controls, risk management, and regulatory requirements, with the ability to maintain strong and reliable financial practices.
Financial Systems and Technology: Experience working with ERP systems such as NetSuite, with a focus on improving processes, increasing visibility, and reducing manual workload through smart use of technology.
Cross Functional Leadership: Success leading initiatives across departments to achieve shared goals and collective impact.
Analytical Judgment: Advanced problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data alongside professional judgment and contextual understanding.
People Development: Strong leadership skills with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and developing leaders.
Integrity and Alignment: A high degree of sound judgment and deep alignment with the mission, vision, and values of YOU.
Leadership Philosophy: A commitment to the values of servant leadership, demonstrating empathy, courage, and integrity, coupled with a belief in distributed leadership models that empower staff at all levels.
Continuous Growth: A growth mindset and an openness to feedback, grounded in the self awareness to know what you do not yet know and a desire to grow with the team.
Compensation and Commitment:
Hours of Work: This is a full-time senior leadership position. While our core hours support a healthy work life balance, the nature of this role requires flexibility to meet the needs of our programs and community partners.
Benefits and Perks: We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your total wellbeing, including extended health and dental care, Group RRSP, a competitive vacation allowance, and professional development opportunities to support your continued growth
Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion:
YOU is actively building a diverse board and workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, we promote employment equity and encourage candidates from Indigenous, Black, and other racialized communities, 2SLGBTQI+ people, individuals with disabilities, women, and other people from communities facing systemic inequities. We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications. We encourage you to apply even if you feel the position would be a stretch.
Youth Opportunities Unlimited is committed to developing inclusive and barrier free selection and appointment processes as well as work environments, in support of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation 191 11. Should an applicant require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process or as an employee during subsequent employment, they are invited to communicate and discuss their requirements with the YOU contact noted below.
How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter in PDF format as one document outlining your experience and why you are the right fit for the Director of Finance role at YOU. Submissions should be sent to: andreat@you.ca Attention: Andrea Topham
We thank all applicants for their interest. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the posting will remain open until the position is filled.
The annual salary for this position is $90,230 to $116,313 based on experience and expertise.
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