Job Description
Director, Finance and Operations , Greenpeace Canada
Job Title: Director of Finance and Operations
Location: Remote - Within Canada
Reports to: Executive Director
Salary: GP Band 8 (CAD 117,327 – CAD 126,901)
Bringing solid expertise, sound judgement, and curiosity, you will have proven abilities to successfully:
● Lead the Finance and Operations department to be a strategic partner for growth and innovation in programs and fundraising.
● Apply strategic financial analysis to our multi-channel fundraising programs.
● Oversee the operations in our three national offices (Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal);
● Work well with activists, managers, international counterparts, and board members across cultures, perspectives and time-zones.
Main responsibilities
The Director of Finance and Operations is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for Greenpeace Canada’s financial health, ensuring strong stewardship of donor funds and alignment with our mission, values, and commitments to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation.
This role oversees the Finance, IT, and Office Administration functions (through direct reports) to ensure compliance with internal policies, legislative requirements, and best practices. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Director provides critical financial insights, ensures budget (CA$ 11 million) and forecast planning maintains fiscal transparency, manages risk, and supports long-term sustainability. The director of finance holds substantial fiduciary responsibility, with authority to approve signing cheques, significant financial transactions, contracts, and commitments that impact organizational financial sustainability.
Profile
CA or CPA accounting designation
● At least ten years in a senior finance management role
● Experience working in a not-for-profit organization, managing complexity
● Experience supervising other departments including IT and office administration
● Knowledge of monthly giving programs is a huge asset
● Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and major financial software (Sun an asset)
● Fluency in English required, French English bilingualism highly desired
NOTE: All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.