Job Description
Join our Team!
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce (YMCA of OSGB) is actively seeking candidates for the position of Director of Financial Services.
About Us
The YMCA of OSGB offers a great workplace culture achieved through an environment that embraces diversity and social inclusion, values differences, celebrates achievements and supports full participation by all employees. The YMCA provides more than 300 employees with meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of those within our communities. The YMCA works to build healthy communities through a shared culture and values. For over 145 years, the YMCA has worked to build healthy communities through a shared culture and values.
We also offer lifestyle! The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is situated in an area of Ontario that many flock to on weekends and holidays for recreation purposes. Imagine living here all year round without the commute! We are based amidst some of the area’s finest skiing, golfing, hiking, fishing, and boating destinations. In addition to a great out-of-doors lifestyle, this area is home to a bustling arts and cultural scene featuring numerous galleries, theatres, music festivals, restaurants, craft cideries and local wineries. We offer a meaningful career, a great working environment, and an incredible lifestyle (where traffic jams don’t exist).
About the Role
The Director of Financial Services is a member of the senior management team and is accountable for all financial matters of the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce including the preparation of financial statements, variance analyses, and reports for the Board of Directors.
A key function of this position is the development and alignment of long and short-term financial strategy, reporting, policies, procedures, and infrastructure to support organizational decision-making needs to ensure the organization remains fiscally sustainable, efficient, and accountable.
About You
You are a passionate service-oriented leader and an excellent communicator with a proven track record of mentoring staff, building relationships, and running an efficient and effective financial services department.
You possess a university degree in a related field (i.e. finance, commerce) coupled with CPA designation, 5 years of post-designation experience, as well as 3 years of progressive, results oriented management, preferably in the non-profit sector. You have experience reporting to an Audit and Finance Committee and experience working with key stakeholders, funders, and related government agencies.
To Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume along with a covering letter in strict confidence by 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 31,2025 to:
Deborah Nott, Manager of People and Culture
Email: deborah.nott@osgb.ymca.ca
Candidates should note that offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory Level 2 Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check, Credit Check, and Professional Reference Checks.
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
The YMCA’s Commitment to Protecting Those We Serve:
We are committed to our responsibility to protect the children and other vulnerable people we serve. Therefore, all employees and volunteers must provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search results as a condition of their employment or volunteer engagement. These police record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) – if any – is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment.
The YMCA’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Equality:
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
