Director of Finance & Corporate Services

PROFILE

The Director of Finance & Corporate Services provides strategic and operational leadership across finance, facilities, information systems, and corporate infrastructure to support strong service delivery and sustainable organizational growth.

As a key member of the leadership team, this role supports organizational alignment and execution of priorities across departments by ensuring financial strategy, operational infrastructure, and corporate services are integrated with leadership direction and mission impact.

This position oversees the Finance Team and Operations Manager, supporting strong coordination across finance, IT systems, facilities, health and safety, and corporate services.

ABOUT RUTH & NAOMI’S MISSION

Ruth & Naomi’s Mission has been serving the Chilliwack community for over 20 years. From handing out sandwiches to people experiencing homelessness in downtown Chilliwack, we have grown to operate multiple locations and services across the community, supporting hundreds of individuals each day through shelter, meals, recovery programming, and supportive services.

As a Christian faith-based organization, our vision is to see lives transformed through the love of God. We are seeking a Director of Finance & Corporate Services to join our leadership team and help steward the financial health, operational infrastructure, and organizational effectiveness that support this mission.

Learn more: https://www.ranmission.ca

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

Ruth & Naomi’s Mission believes in grace, hope, valuing people, partnership, curiosity, and trust. We walk alongside people on their journey of recovery, demonstrating the love of Jesus every step of the way.

Grace: We believe in second chances.

Hope: We won’t give up.

People: We see the value in everyone.

Curiosity: We are eager to learn.

Trust: We do what we say.

Partnership: We walk together.

FAITH & VALUES ALIGNMENT

This position requires someone who demonstrates a personal life aligned with Christian values, brings a biblically grounded and Christ-centered approach to leadership, and is willing to sign and uphold Ruth & Naomi’s Mission Statement of Faith.

ROLE OVERVIEW

This position plays a central leadership role in:

• Financial planning, forecasting, and reporting
• Program costing and sustainability planning
• Grant budgeting and compliance
• Risk management, insurance, and contracts oversight
• Facilities, systems, and infrastructure stewardship
• Strengthening organizational processes and decision-making through financial insight
• Supporting leadership teams with scenario planning and strategic evaluation of initiatives
• Identifying opportunities to leverage systems and emerging technologies (including AI) to improve efficiency and impact

This role partners closely with program and department leaders to support decisions that balance mission impact, operational capacity, and financial sustainability.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Accurate and timely financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Strong audit outcomes and regulatory compliance
• Effective cost management and program sustainability
• Well-managed facilities, systems, and organizational assets
• High-functioning finance and operations teams with clear accountability and performance

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• CPA designation required
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in finance and/or operations
• Experience in nonprofit, social services, or multi-site environments considered an asset
• Experience overseeing multiple corporate service functions preferred

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong financial acumen and analytical capability
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate strategy into action
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements
• Strong systems thinking and process improvement mindset
• Effective leadership and cross-department collaboration skills

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Alignment with the mission, vision, and values of Ruth & Naomi’s Mission
• High level of integrity and sound judgment
• Collaborative and team-oriented leadership style
• Adaptable and solutions-focused in a dynamic environment

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Salary of $110,000–$125,000, depending on experience
• Employer-paid extended health benefits after probation
• RRSP matching program after probation
• Ongoing education and training opportunities
• Meaningful leadership work supporting vulnerable populations in our community

TEAM & CULTURE

• Full time, in-office (Monday–Friday, typically 8:00am–4:00pm)
• Based in Chilliwack, BC
• Includes travel between organizational sites as needed
• Part of a collaborative leadership team supporting a growing multi-site organization

HOW TO APPLY

For more information, please see the full job description HERE!

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