The Opportunity
The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) is seeking a technically strong, detail-oriented, and collaborative Lead, Corporate Finance to uphold the accuracy, integrity, and modernization of ODA’s financial operations. This opportunity arises from the planned retirement of a long-tenured team member and represents an important transition within the Finance team.
Reporting to the Director, Finance, this role ensures the timely delivery of accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and continuous process improvement. As a peer mentor within a small, high-performing team, the Lead, Corporate Finance models professionalism, accuracy, and service excellence while supporting a smooth transition from a long-tenured incumbent.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a CPA with deep hands-on experience in the non-profit sector in financial reporting, payroll, and audit preparation who also brings curiosity and adaptability to support ongoing system implementation projects and organizational modernization.
Who We Are:
The Ontario Dental Association represents over 90% of dentists in Ontario. We advocate for our members, promote optimal oral health, and support successful professional lives and general well-being. To achieve this, we:
- Promote the highest standards of dental care.
- Work with governments, the private sector, and other health-care professionals.
- Advocate on public policies that affect the practice of dentistry and the oral health of Ontarians.
- Provide trusted lifelong learning and professional development opportunities.
- Deliver programs, services, and products that support our member-dentists as leaders of the oral-health team.
The ODA is committed to excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement. Our team values collaboration and innovation as we strive to advance dental care and support our members’ needs.
What You Will Do:
As Lead, Corporate Finance, you will ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and modernization across the Finance function in the following areas:
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNPO).
- Lead the annual budgeting process, consolidating submissions and supporting reviews with the Director, Finance.
- Manage payroll-related journal entries, WSIB and CAAT pension remittances, and post-retirement benefit allocations.
- Perform and review bank reconciliations, investment accounting, and membership extended healthcare (EHC) revenue reconciliations.
- Investigate variances, perform analysis, and provide commentary to the Director, Finance and the Audit, Finance & Risk Committee (AFRC).
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls across payroll, accounts payable, cash management, and general ledger integrity.
- Ensure compliance with CRA, WSIB, CAAT Pension Plan, and audit requirements.
- Coordinate the annual audit, including preparation of working papers and lead sheets.
- Support business continuity planning, insurance renewals, and financial risk management.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Act as a subject matter expert for financial systems (e.g., D365, SAP Concur, iMIS, Cobblestone).
- Partner in ongoing membership system implementation, ensuring accurate financial integration and reporting alignment.
- Identify and implement workflow improvements to enhance efficiency and automation.
- Collaborate across departments to improve data quality and reporting tools.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Mentor Finance team members, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professionalism.
- Liaise with external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, and investment advisors.
- Partner across the ODA to strengthen understanding of financial processes and insights.
What We Are Looking For:
You are a seasoned accounting professional who balances technical depth, analytical thinking, and relationship orientation. You have:
- CPA designation (CPA, CA) — required.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting, audit preparation, and financial reporting.
- Proven experience in payroll accounting and reporting (WSIB, CAAT Pension, benefits allocations).
- Demonstrated advanced Excel expertise — building and troubleshooting pivot tables, nested formulas (e.g., VLOOKUP/SUMIF), and multi-source data analysis. You should be confident enough in your skills to teach others or demonstrate them in a practical test.
- Strong working knowledge of ASNPO and CRA compliance for not-for-profits.
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., D365, iMIS, or similar).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Clear, professional communication and collaboration abilities.
- Adaptability and an interest in process improvement and change management.
What Success Looks Like (First 12–18 Months)
After 12–18 months in the role, you will be recognized for:
- Supporting a seamless transition from a long-tenured incumbent through thorough documentation of legacy processes and reconciliations.
- Building strong relationships within the Finance team and across departments while demonstrating change agility and discretion.
- Serving as the Finance liaison for the membership system implementation, ensuring accurate financial integration and data integrity.
- Strengthening the accuracy, efficiency, and transparency of financial reporting through advanced Excel analysis and improved workflows.
- Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability within the Finance team.
Working at the ODA:
This is a full-time, permanent position. In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits plan that includes dental (of course!), a defined-benefit (DB) pension, as well as plenty of vacation days, personal days, and access to a health spending account.
The position is ideally suited for those living within commuting distance to our offices in downtown Toronto. The ODA offers flexible work arrangements, combining remote and onsite work (hybrid). Our finance team typically meets in the office on Thursdays. Located in the heart of Yorkville, parks, transit, and everything downtown Toronto has to offer.
The ODA is proud to be one of the GTA’s Top Employers 2025 – we think that says a lot about the culture and work environment we’ve built over the last 150+ years. We are committed to growth and learning: every position in our organization presents both challenges and opportunities, and we encourage all our staff to develop themselves within and beyond their individual roles. Through our employee recognition program, we ensure that support and opportunities are always within reach.
To Apply:
Please include a cover letter—we want to hear your story: your background, your accomplishments, and why this role is a great fit for the skills and competencies described. Please also share your proudest example of using Excel to improve reporting accuracy or efficiency (e.g., what you built, formulas/features used, size/complexity of the data, and measurable impact).
A real human will be reviewing your application. To help us keep things organized, please submit your cover letter and résumé together in one PDF document to HR@ODA.ca by 5:00 p.m. EST – Monday, November 24, 2025.
All applications will be acknowledged, and selected candidates will be contacted for a preliminary discovery interview, typically within seven (7) business days of applying. We know that suitability for a role goes both ways – You may have other questions, so feel free to connect with us in advance of applying. The posting will remain active on our website until our search process is complete. We anticipate the first round of formal interviews to be scheduled the week of December 1st to 5th.
The Ontario Dental Association is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, women, and people with disabilities.
If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at HR@ODA.ca .
