Current Opportunities

Who We Are                        

WaterAid Canada [WAC], is in the public sector (NFP) with their head office located in the Capital Region. The organization works with international partners, who understand local issues, to set up practical and sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene projects that transform lives globally.  

Who You Are                  

You are someone who shows strong fiscal management, an ability to plan and adapt to change, with a proven capacity to contribute to the vision of where the organization aspires to be in five years. Open-minded and collaborative, you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment; brining initiative, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to excellence.            

The Role                                          

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Finance and Administration will be responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of the organization, along with oversight of administration for this international organization based in Canada. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the organization’s financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence; enabling the delivery of impactful programs that transform lives globally.

The Director will be a key partner on the leadership team, contributing to the strategic direction, organizational growth, and operational alignment of WaterAid Canada. They will provide sound financial and administrative stewardship, foster cross-departmental collaboration, and possess advanced financial analysis capabilities; along with excellent interpersonal communication skills, to effectively engage with teams across the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities       

• Develop, implement and maintain accounting, finance, administrative policies and procedures for a wide-ranging set of activities.

• Lead the delivery of corporate and project financial plans, budgets, forecasting and analysis for directors and board of WAC, ensuring appropriate business analysis has been applied.

• Prepare all financial reports and metrics required for leadership and board meetings, including a strategic overview of risks and mitigation strategies, and analysis of key variances.

• Analyze, monitor and manage cash flow, cost controls, expenses and investments.

• Provide quarterly analysis of variance in international program implementation with a focus on risk and mitigation strategies.

• Ensure accuracy and timely production of forecasts for the project pipeline and backlog.

• Lead the budget development of international projects, oversee accuracy of financial reports and ensure that accurate and timely forecasts are produced.

• Provide strategic advice on financial and administrative risk management and develop financial strategy to build cash reserves.

• Prepare short and long-term forecasts of financial performance.

• Human resource duties: see to appropriate payroll management, manage staff benefits, timely renewal of all staff contracts and monitor compliance with employment legislation.

• Liaise with the global counterparts, in the WaterAid Federation, regarding financial planning, management and oversight to ensure the organization meets international standards.

• Manage financial audits and compliance reviews while serving as key lead for the Finance and Audit Committee.

• Liaise with the Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee, prepare committee agendas and documents.

• See to the organization’s compliance with all CRA requirements for a registered charity.

Must Haves                                    

• CPA designation.

• Minimum eight years in a senior finance role.

• Experience in costing and pricing of services in a project-based nonprofit environment, as well as in project accounting.

• Strategic thinker with good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel: Pivot Tables, Lookup Formulas, Excel Charts…).

• Commitment to WaterAid’s values and a working style that reflects these. 

Additional Experience

• Familiarity with Adagio or similar accounting software.

• Working in an international or multi-cultural organization, or

• Overseas in a development context. 

Compensation                               

Salary: $115,000 – $135,000 

Benefits: To be discussed during interview process.

Career Development: Supported with 3rd party providers [condition to approval].

Vacation: To be discussed during interview process.

Work Location: Hybrid

Primarily remote, occasional domestic or international travel may be required for meetings and field visits.

Expected Start date: February 10, 2025

Application Process [Exclusive Representation]              

We appreciate all candidate submissions and we will quickly respond [by email] to those qualified candidates. After a Q&A, confirming mutual interest, the candidate will be invited to participate in a first interview process before December 20th, 2024. This will include the opportunity, work culture/fit, and interview process leading to a second interview beginning January 08th, 2025 [with an offer and acceptance no later than January 24th, 2025]. Please send your résumé and cover letter in a single PDF document to daniel@djbplacementsolutions.com no later than January 10th, 2024, at 5pm. The subject line of the email should read “Director of Finance and Administration: Fulltime”.