Director of Corporate Services/CFO

• Jan 2012 - Present

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, overall responsibility for Corporate Services which includes all aspects of the financial, IT and centralized administration functions of the agency; Ensures the delivery of high-quality services in support of the agency’s operational activities and manages the SCS service contract in line with changing priorities and new initiatives; Manages the agency’s annual budget, and designs and evolves key processes and controls to ensure the ongoing financial health and sustainability of the organization. Trusted strategic adviser to the Executive Director and the Board of Directors. Supervises, leads, coaches and is supported by a team of 9. • Designed and implemented a formal financial control structure and monthly financial reporting process from scratch • Conceptualized, designed and implemented an automated billing portal resulting in a 75% reduction in data entry and budget validation • Led IT systems integration project resulting in the successful implementation of 3 new information systems as part of agency’s long term information management strategy • Conceived and facilitated strategic workshops on expanding services to staff • Redesigned and implemented more effective operational, financial and compliance policies and procedures • Created and implemented procurement policies and processes to comply with Ministry standards • Created and documented new back office processes resulting in strengthened internal controls • Improved the accuracy and efficiency of service target reporting • Developed a formal budget process and reporting process for the Finance Committee Show less