Director, Finance & Administration

Job Description – Director, finance & adminstration

THE COMPANY

The Electricity Distributors Association (EDA) is the voice of Ontario’s local electricity distributors, the publicly and privately owned companies that safely and reliably deliver electricity to homes, businesses and public institutions across Ontario. 

The EDA provides advocacy and representation to its members in the electricity distribution sector in Ontario in the legislative and regulatory environment. In addition, members receive up-to-date information and expert analysis of relevant legislation and regulation.  Members also have the opportunity to network with professional and industry colleagues. 

The EDA’s mission statement is to provide utility distribution companies with the valued industry knowledge, networking opportunities and collective action vital to the business success of each member. 

THE OPPORTUNITY

The EDA is looking to add a Director, Finance and Administration to their team. Reporting to the President & CEO, this person will be responsible for the administration department ensuring efficient and effective corporate services for the EDA and where appropriate for their partner The MEARIE Group.  The new Director will manage the following areas: corporate finance and accounting, human resources, information technology, and offices services. While the role requires someone with a broad understanding of each of these functional areas the main focus will be on corporate finances and human resources. 

Specific areas of focus for the role include: 

• providing strategic financial advice to support corporate business planning

• developing the human resource strategy in support of the company's business objectives

• directing the preparation and implementation of policies, procedures and standards relating to human resource management

• leading the corporate budgeting process

• developing required policies and monitoring practices to ensure compliance with labour laws

• directing intercompany transactions, banking, daily accounting and statutory financial reporting

• directing the annual financial audit process

• leading the finance and accounting unit in ensuring financial statements and records are accurately accounted for and in compliance with GAAP

• providing reports to the Finance and HR Committee and Board of Directors on financial status of organization

• administering payroll through a service provider
• handling and/or overseeing the day-to-day administration of HR programs including workforce planning, employee relations, recruitment, orientation, reward and recognition, job evaluation, compensation, talent management, training and development, pay and benefits, and occupational health and safety

• supervising the IT Lead in support of the Association's IT objectives

• developing Information Technology strategy in support of the company's business objectives with the assistance of the IT Lead

• anticipating future needs and identifying proactive solutions to address needs

• overseeing the work of staff performing EDA administrative functions and shared services with related organization The MEARIE Group

• administering the shared services and cost sharing arrangements with The MEARIE Group

• negotiating and monitoring service level agreements with suppliers

• administering building lease 

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and attributes: 

• Business Administration degree or equivalent work experience (10 plus years) at a senior management level

• Managerial Accounting skills (formal accounting designation preferred)

• Human Resource management experience including payroll (HR certification desirable)
• Information Technology experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Strong business acumen

• Motivated, high energy team player

• Knowledge of the electricity industry and experience in a non-profit organization an asset 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Should you have an interest in exploring this further or have any questions regarding this initiative, please contact: 

Natasha Hodelin, Research Consultant                    natasha.hodelin@lhhknightsbridge.com   416-928-4535 

ABOUT LHH KNIGHTSBRIDGE

LHH Knightsbridge helps organizations simplify the transformation of their talent and workforce so they can accelerate results, with less risk.  We help organizations transform the composition and capabilities of their workforce by helping employees navigate change, become better leaders, develop better careers and transition to new jobs.  As leaders in Career Transition, Leadership Development and Recruitment, we have the local expertise, global infrastructure, and industry leading technology necessary to simplify the complexity and reduce the risk associated with executing critical talent and workforce initiatives.  With 29 offices across Canada, and more than 350 offices in 65 countries around the world, LHH Knightsbridge has the expertise and capability to support a single executive or transform an entire workforce around the world.

May 16, 2016