City : Toronto

Category : Full-time Salaried

Industry : Finance

Employer : Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC)

Job Description  

The Director of Finance plays a key leadership role in managing the financial operations of MTCC. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this position ensures the integrity of financial reporting, effective budgeting and forecasting, strong internal controls, and sound capital planning. The Director also supports organizational strategy through financial insight and serves as a key liaison with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Gaming, ensuring compliance with all government and professional reporting standards. 

Job Responsibilities  

1. Financial Budgeting and Reporting

• Lead the preparation, consolidation, and submission of accurate and timely financial reports, including ad hoc analyses requested by senior management. 

• Oversee the development and presentation of annual operating and capital budgets to the CFO, COO, and President/CEO, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. 

• Ensure the timely production of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules. 

• Prepare and submit all mandatory financial reporting to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Gaming, including semi-annual and annual Other Government Organizations (OGO) reports, Tangible Capital Assets (TCA) reports, quarterly governance updates, and the Annual Certificate of Assurance. 

• Manage the reconciliation and reporting of government funding in accordance with program guidelines and audit requirements. 

• Collaborate with the Ministry Coordinator, Ontario Auditor General, and external auditors on implementing new accounting standards and ensuring ongoing compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks. 

• Provide accurate and timely financial data for external surveys (e.g., Statistics Canada, Canadian Chamber of Commerce) and internal performance tracking. 

• Support the development of the MTCC Annual Report through financial data and insights. 

• Assist the CFO with the coordination of the annual Business Plan process to ensure alignment with strategic goals. 

• Lead procurement for finance-related services (e.g., external auditors, pension consultants, financial advisors). 

• Oversee internal financial control systems to ensure operational accuracy, efficiency, and integrity. 

• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance financial performance and efficiency. 

• Support corporate insurance renewal activities and risk management initiatives. 

• Monitor key financial trends and risks to inform strategic decision-making. 
• Prepare detailed financial presentations and reports for quarterly Board of Directors meetings. 

2. Financial Controls

• Ensure compliance with all organizational financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. 

• Establish, monitor, and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard MTCC assets and ensure accurate processing of financial transactions. 
• Identify, assess, and escalate financial risks, control deficiencies, or compliance issues to the CFO and the Finance & Audit Committee. 

3. Team Leadership 

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals, including managers, analysts, and accounting staff. 

• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the Finance department. 

• Provide coaching and performance management to support professional growth and departmental excellence. 

Job Qualifications 

• Professional accounting designation required: CPA,  

• Bachelor’s degree in Business , Accounting, Finance, or a related field   

• Minimum 8 years of progressive financial management experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role. 

• Demonstrated experience with public sector financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance requirements. 

• Demonstrated participation/leadership with industry partners/groups 

• Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a complex organizational environment. 

• Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. 

• Strong mentoring and coaching skills to develop team members. 

• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and customer service abilities. 

• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. 

• Technical / Computer Skills 

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with financial reporting software and digital collaboration platforms (e.g., Teams, SharePoint) 

• Knowledge of database management and data integrity best practices