About the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (the College)
The College is the authority mandated by the Government of Canada to regulate the practice of Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) and Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs). Its role, authority and powers are established in the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act (Canada).
The College regulates immigration and citizenship consultants in the public interest and protects the public by:
• Establishing and administering qualification standards, standards of practice, and continuing education requirements for licensees;
• Establishing and providing training and development programs for licensees;
• Ensuring compliance with the Code of Professional Conduct; and
• Undertaking public awareness activities.
The Director, Finance directs the College’s Finance Department and ensures internal controls, systems, programs, policies, and procedures are delivered in accordance with accounting standards, organizational needs, and legislative requirements. The incumbent owns the College’s financial strategy and provides financial insights to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board of Directors. The incumbent is a member of the Leadership Team (LT) and contributes to the strategic planning and ongoing operational improvements of the College.
Responsibilities
• Provide executive leadership to the Department.
- Lead, mentor and coach the Finance Department, foster a culture of accountability, accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Provide financial insights to the (CEO) and Board of Directors to support decision making.
- Serve as the primary financial liaison to the Finance and Audit Committee (FAC) and the Board of Directors.
• Own the design and implementation of internal financial controls to protect assets, confirm the integrity of financial reporting and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Own the forecasting and budgeting process to confirm alignment with the College’s strategic priorities and ongoing financial stability.
• Lead the annual audit process and take ownership of implementing corrective recommendations and presenting outcomes to the FAC.
• Direct the accurate preparation, review and filing of statutory reports in accordance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Own the design, development, implementation, and monitoring of accounting systems and controls to support the functions of payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, general ledger, etc. in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal standards.
Education and Experience
• University Degree (Bachelor) with an Accounting or Finance focus.
• Accounting designation. Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) in Canada.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance and audit including experience working in a regulatory environment and/or member-based professional association.
Compensation and Benefits:
• The opportunity to protect the public interest within the immigration and citizenship sector
• Matching Group RRSP
• Health benefits effective first day of employment for you and your family
• Paid personal and sick days
• Remote work environment
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Reason for posting: New Vacancy
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with College of Immigration & Citizenship Consultants, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Laura Machan (laura@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Noshina Choudhary (noshina@griffithgroup.ca).
The College is an equal opportunity employer. They welcome applications from persons legally entitled to work in Canada, who represent the diversity of our nation, and whose qualifications meet the skills and experiences we seek. They are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates and to meeting the needs of people with disabilities.
The College and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Laura Machan (laura@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in this posting, recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal background check.
