Director of Finance and Administration

Sep 1, 2024

YWCA Cambridge is looking for a focused, self-starter that will support the following areas:  finance, budgeting, payroll and administration.  The Director of Finance and Administration will play an integral role on the Senior Leadership Team in strategic decision-making and operations to strengthen the capacity of YWCA Cambridge. You will be committed to the mission, vision, values and guiding principle of YWCA Cambridge.

Responsibilities:

  1. Responsible for all accounting items including accounts payable, general ledger updates, bank reconciliations, payroll and financial reports using a variety of sites and software packages.
  2. Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with the external auditor, the board Treasurer and the CEO.
  3. Recommend policies and procedures to improve processes and streamline systems.
  4. Prepare monthly financial statements for distribution to the Board of Directors and the Senior Leadership Team.
  5. Complete the bi-weekly payroll for employees using the ADP platform.
  6. Track benefits eligibility and follow up with employees regarding information about the benefits plan.
  7. Liaise with ADP for any system updates required to support payroll processes and changes.
  8. Provide administrative support to the Board of Directors, the CEO and the Senior Leadership Team.
  9. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, support agency special events and initiatives.
  10. Attend monthly board meetings and any special meetings to record and prepare minutes in accordance with the agency Bylaws.
  11. Coordinate the preparation of monthly board packages and their distribution.
  12. Monitor existing services agreements for service and/or renewal dates.

Skills and Qualifications:

  1. Proficiency with the ADP payroll system.
  2. Experience with the Adagio accounting software an asset.
  3. Proficiency with Excel.
  4. Attention to detail is essential to this role.
  5. Discretion, integrity and maintaining confidentiality is crucial to this role.
  6. Excellent customer service skills.
  7. Excellent communications skills.
  8. Experience working in a charitable not for profit organization an asset.
  9. Ability to work from an intersectional feminist, anti-oppressive framework.
  10. A university degree or college diploma in a related field and/or related work/volunteer experience.

This position will be located at YWCA Cambridge head office in Cambridge and will not be a remote position.  This is a 37.5 hour per week position with a salary range of $78,000 to $83,000 per year.

Interested candidates should send their resumes by 4:00 pm on September 20, 2024 to:

Kim Decker, CEO
YWCA Cambridge
102-55 Dickson Street
Cambridge, ON N1R 7A5
k.decker@ywcacambridge.ca

 

We thank all applicants for your interest in this position but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Who We Are
YWCA Cambridge, a trusted community leader, gives a voice to the needs of cis and trans women and girls and non-binary and two-spirit individuals through innovative and responsive programs, services and advocacy.
Through leadership, advocacy and program and service delivery, YWCA Cambridge will influence communities to ensure all cis and trans women and girls and non-binary and two-spirit individuals are respected, valued and equal.

As a feminist organization, we have a tradition of advocacy stretching across our more than 70-year history. We believe that women, girls and gender diverse individuals deserve to feel safe and belonging wherever they live and that they must have the resources and opportunities to shape their own lives and communities. YWCA Cambridge is part of a global movement for gender justice, connecting over 25 million women in 125 countries. Founded in 1955, YWCA Cambridge has come to be known as a leader in the Cambridge and North Dumfries community, one that works from an intersectional feminist, anti-oppression framework.

Our Values
Women’s leadership
Accessibility
Accountability
Self-Determination
Community Mindedness
Inclusion
Equity

Work Perks
• Inclusive, diverse, employee-focused environment
• Remote-work/hybrid-work schedule currently available for some administrative roles
• Paid on-the-job training
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Staff discounts for child care and summer camp
• Opportunities to get involved in our community

We know our work transforms lives. Join our team and find an enriching career full of purpose and opportunity, alongside a team of like-minded people whose every day is about gender equity and exceptional program delivery.