Director of Finance And Accounting - #452678

Are you a strategic finance leader inspired by the opportunity to shape the future of a mission-driven organization? Do you thrive in a collaborative, values-based culture where your expertise in financial stewardship helps drive impact? Are you energized by working in a dynamic educational environment with people who care deeply about community, innovation, and excellence? If so, we invite you to bring your talents to Glenlyon Norfolk School (GNS), an internationally recognized IB World Continuum School located in Victoria, BC.

As our Director of Finance, you will be a key leader responsible for safeguarding and optimizing the school’s financial health while supporting our broader strategic goals. Reporting to the Chief Financial & Operations Officer, you will oversee all accounting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and audit functions. This is a pivotal role where your leadership and insight will influence every corner of our organization—from strategic financial planning and reporting to systems integration, policy development, and risk management.

Who is GNS?

GNS is an independent day school from JK-12 that is a caring and thriving community. As one of fifteen IB World Continuum schools in Canada offering three International Baccalaureate programs, GNS is proud of its unique 'IB Advantage': a 21st-Century education which educates the whole child and creates global thinkers. We are a dedicated and community minded team at GNS with a big heart and a strong work ethic. We are looking for like-minded individuals who will share in our passion for preparing outstanding citizens of character who will contribute to the world through their leadership, a commitment to service, and an understanding that we are all responsible for the future of our communities.

What Makes GNS a Great Place to Work?

We are a committed group of people that love what we do and believe firmly in living our values. We work hard but we also believe in having fun while we’re at it! We offer a comprehensive total compensation package for this role including a salary range of $125,000 - $145,000 (commensurate on experience), immediate benefits plus a generous RRSP program, tuition discount, free parking, fitness centre and much more. We invite you to join our truly exceptional community and to experience a rewarding career in independent education.

The Director of Finance brings:

• A CPA designation, bachelor’s degree in a related field, and significant leadership experience (6+ years in finance, 5+ in a management role), ideally in education or the non-profit sector
• Expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, audit, compliance, and risk management, with a strong grasp of Canadian GAAP, CRA charity reporting, and regulatory frameworks
• Proficiency with financial systems (preferably Blackbaud/Financial Edge), along with experience in financial systems implementation, policy development, and internal controls
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, people-focused leadership style that builds trust across departments

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and oversee all core financial functions—accounting, payroll, budgeting, cash flow, compliance, audit, and internal controls—to ensure financial health and regulatory integrity
• Deliver timely, transparent financial reporting and analysis to the CFOO, Finance Committee, and key stakeholders to support data-informed decisions and long-range planning
• Optimize systems, policies, and processes across finance and related platforms (e.g., Blackbaud, Raiser’s Edge), driving efficiency and risk mitigation through continuous improvement
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with Advancement, Admissions, Facilities, and other teams, ensuring strategic financial stewardship and alignment with school-wide goals

The experience listed above is required to be successful in this role, however, please be sure to review the full Job Description as there is additional experience that would be very beneficial and would elevate your application!

Our “Must Haves”:

You are a trusted, ethical financial leader who brings sound judgment, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset to your work. You lead with integrity, empathy, and accountability. You are highly analytical yet deeply people-oriented, and you thrive in environments where integrity, community, and service are more than just words, they’re how we work. You understand the broader role finance plays in enabling mission, and you’re committed to helping GNS grow sustainably and strategically.

How to Apply:

If you’re excited about this Director of Finance opportunity and feel you align with our values and goals, we encourage you to review the full Job Description and forward a resume that clearly outlines how your skills and experience meet the requirements of this role to TallSky Consulting.

TallSky and GNS are committed to building inclusive communities that reflect the diversity of our society. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

This position will remain open until it is filled. We thank all applicants who apply; however, after initial acknowledgment, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.