Director, Finance

Job title: Director, Finance

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Position Title: Director Finance (1 year Contract)

Division: Finance & Corporate Services

Reports To: VP Finance & Corporate Services

Location: Toronto, Yonge & Eglinton (Hybrid Work, 3 days in office)

TVO Media Education Group ( ) is a social impact organization at the intersection of digital learning, journalism, and immersive storytelling. As creators of award-winning content, we are on a journey to build a more informed, knowledgeable, and educated Ontario. We are unapologetic about our purpose — everything we do is about inspiring learning that changes lives and enriches communities. That is our why.

A Culture of Inclusion and Belonging

At TVO we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring. We foster an environment where everyone is heard, feels valued and has an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We are committed to learning, and we learn better together with a diverse team of employees that are respected, valued, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work every day. With this goal in mind, at TVO we celebrate individual differences, knowledge, self-expression, and talent. At TVO, we recognize the importance of using anti-oppression practices, both within our organization and in our content.

We encourage applications from those belonging to underrepresented groups as well as all other qualified candidates.

Who We Are

As part of an ambitious new strategic vision, TVO.me is transforming itself and the digital learning and media landscapes. We know we are a better organization when we honour our commitments, when we thrive with diverse voices, when we value bold thinking, and embrace change. We understand and celebrate that we are better together.

We are proud to be named a Greater Toronto Top Employer of 2023, recognized for our work-life balance, mental health supports, company culture and flexibility. This is a testament to the impactful work we do for Ontarians everyday. It is also a reflection of how quickly we have responded to employee feedback about how, when and where they want to work.

The opportunity

The Director of Finance is responsible to manage and oversee all accounting and finance functions for TVO. The Director of Finance is responsible for the systems and processes recording financial information from planning and budgeting through to the analysis and reporting of results.

How you will make an impact

• Take the operational lead of an ongoing finance system replacement project, including automation for process improvement
• Be the primary technical accounting and finance expert for the organization.
• Lead a team of 8 accountants
• Deliver on all finance functional areas:

• Accounting
• Reporting
• Analysis
• Financial compliance reporting
• Procurement

• Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices

• Other related duties as assigned

What you will bring to TVO

• You have a CPA designation and over 10 years of experience with a minimum of 5 years experience in a senior leadership role.
• You are a proven team manager with great customer service skills.
• You are a collaborative leader and can train your team to acquire and hone needed skills.
• You enjoy working with people and technology, and in leading process improvements using KPI’s.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• You bring a sense of curiosity and a growth mindset.
• You live our values: we value bold thinking, we embrace change, we thrive with diverse voices, we honour our commitments, we’re better together.

TVO.me & YOU

We are a learning organization. It is at the core of everything we do, and each individual at TVO.me invests deeply in our own learning while elevating each other’s knowledge, whether through peer-to-peer learning, workshops or lunch and learns.

At TVO.me, we roll up our sleeves every day, adapting to change, and working cross functionally with great teams and experts in their respective fields. Collaboration is the fuel of our organization and what enables our progress.

We would be thrilled to have you join us. We’re a tight-knit community – whether you are a rookie or a seasoned veteran, you will get to meet, work with, and be supported by diverse colleagues at all levels. Maybe you’ll even get to meet Polkaroo!

Come build with us.

TVO Media Education Group is funded primarily by the Province of Ontario, and is a registered charity supported by thousands of sponsors and donors. Find and follow us on: YouTube (@TVO), Twitter (@TVO), Facebook (@TVO), and Instagram (@WeAreTVO).

We invite you to submit your application by October 16, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Not sure you have everything we’re asking for, but know you can make a big impact? Tell us your story and we will be happy to consider you.

To learn more about us and our culture, please visit us at .

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process (e.g., including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms). If you are seeking accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made by sending your request to .

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