Senior Director, Corporate Services

POSITION: Senior Director, Corporate Services
LOCATION: 191 Portsmouth Ave, Kingston, ON K7M 8A6
REPORTS TO: CEO, Ongwanada
The Opportunity
Ongwanada is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Director, Corporate Services to lead all corporate functions, including Finance, Payroll, Information Technology, Fire & Occupational Health & Safety, Transportation & Maintenance, Passport Services, and Project Management. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Senior Director strengthens the systems, processes, and infrastructure that support high‑quality services for individuals with developmental disabilities across Eastern Ontario.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership

• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, payroll, procurement, contract administration, and audit preparation.
• Ensure strong internal controls, compliance with GAAP, and adherence to all regulatory, tax, and funder requirements.
• Lead development of operating and capital budgets; oversee variance reporting, reconciliations, and funder submissions (AIR, TPAR, T3010, etc.).
• Manage relationships with auditors, funders, and financial partners; ensure timely and accurate reporting.
  

Strategic & Corporate Services Oversight

• Provide executive leadership for IT strategy, infrastructure planning, cybersecurity, and data security.
• Oversee transportation, fleet management, facilities, maintenance, and fire safety compliance.
• Ensure organizational compliance with legislation, policies, and internal control systems.
• Lead project management functions to ensure agency initiatives are resourced, aligned, and delivered on time.
  

Organizational Leadership

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including funders, auditors, insurers, and legal/tax advisors.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of managers and staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  

About You
You are an experienced corporate services leader with deep expertise in finance, operations, and organizational infrastructure. You understand that strong administrative systems are essential to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred supports, and you’re motivated by the opportunity to strengthen the behind‑the‑scenes functions that enable service excellence. You balance strategic vision with operational discipline, communicate with clarity, and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Your background includes oversight of diverse corporate portfolios—finance, payroll, IT, facilities, safety, transportation, and project management—and you bring confidence in financial policy, taxation, audit, procurement, budgeting, and risk mitigation. Above all, you are purpose‑driven and committed to building resilient systems that support both day‑to‑day operations and long‑term organizational sustainability.
Leadership Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical abilities and sound business judgment.
• Ability to leverage enterprise technologies and software systems to enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Proven interpersonal leadership skills, including motivating, coaching, mentoring, and developing teams with clarity and accountability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adaptable to diverse audiences.
• Strategic thinker who translates organizational priorities into actionable plans.
• Agile problem‑solver with the ability to make timely, well‑reasoned decisions.
• Collaborative leadership style that builds strong relationships across the organization.
  

Education & Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field with a strong emphasis on financial management.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA, CGA, CMA) with a minimum of 10 years of post‑designation experience.
• Master’s degree in business or related discipline (preferred).
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma and/or Project Management (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with external partners, including legal and tax advisors, funders, banks, and lenders.
  

Experience

• 6–8 years of progressively responsible leadership experience, ideally within the non‑profit, human services, broader public sector, or similarly complex environments.
• Experience preparing business cases, supporting service expansion, and managing external and governmental audits.
  

Recruitment Transparency
Ongwanada and its executive search partner, Oxenham Consultants Inc., do not use artificial intelligence or automated decision‑making tools to screen or assess applicants. All applications are reviewed by human hiring teams at both Oxenham Consultants Inc. and Ongwanada.
Compensation
Salary range for this position: $120,000 – $160,000; commensurate with experience
A comprehensive benefits package is also included.
How To Apply
This search is being conducted in partnership with Oxenham Consultants Inc.*, who will manage all applications and candidate communication on behalf of Ongwanada to ensure a transparent and well‑coordinated hiring process.
Please apply by February 15, 2026 by submitting your resume, a letter of interest captioned
CV-ONGOX-INT02 and salary history/expectations to: [email protected]

• About Oxenham Consultants Inc.
  

Oxenham Consultants Inc is a global executive search/recruitment and talent management firm head-officed in Toronto. We work with companies and candidates across diverse industries in local and global markets in private, public and not-for-profit sectors to provide one-of-a-kind talent solutions under our integrated Total Talent Stewardship™ program, comprising: Talent Acquisition, Talent Retention, Talent Analytics and Employer Branding. Our track record over the last 26 years has been to help companies build sustainable results leveraging their most valuable asset – their people.