Position Description

Director of Finance - Amplify Mission is pleased to partner with Pioneers Canada to fill the hybrid role of Director of Finance at their Dorchester office in Ontario.

*Please note that the application process for this role involves sending a cover letter and resume by email to our hiring team. Please see details below.

The Opportunity

Are you a finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with a deep commitment to stewardship and service?
Do you enjoy both strategic leadership and hands-on financial oversight?
Are you passionate about using your skills to support global missions?

If so, we’d love to hear from you.

About Pioneers Canada

Pioneers Canada is a Christ-centred missions organization passionate about mobilizing the Body of Christ in Canada to engage in global missions. As part of an international movement, Pioneers focuses on serving unreached people groups by initiating church planting movements in partnership with local churches.

Pioneers’ vision is to see more Canadians engaged in the Great Commission and fewer unreached people groups, guided by a deep dependence on God, a commitment to relationships, and a posture of servant leadership

About the Director of Finance

The Director of Finance provides both strategic financial oversight and hands-on leadership across all financial, accounting, donor services, treasury, and regulatory functions at Pioneers Canada. Reporting directly to the President, this role contributes to organizational direction through sound financial insight, stewardship, and operational leadership.

This is a newly created role, emerging from a reorganization of responsibilities, and is well-suited to a leader who brings clarity, consistency, and forward-thinking systems to a team navigating change.

Specifically, in this role you’d be responsible for:

Strategic & Senior Leadership

• Provide financial insight and strategic input to the President to support organizational decision-making
• Champion stewardship, innovation, and continuous improvement across Financial Services
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for leadership

Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial modelling, and reporting
• Oversee the annual audit and payroll administration
• Improve financial systems, processes and internal controls

Accounting Operations

• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end processes
• Perform hands-on accounting tasks as needed
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and strong financial discipline

Donor Services & Donor Experience

• Lead gift processing, receipting, and donor service workflows
• Strengthen donor trust through transparency and responsiveness
• Partner closely with development and ministry teams to support donor relationships

Missionary & Organizational Support

• Ensure responsive and caring financial support for missionaries
• Collaborate with other Pioneers offices globally
• Improve processes to reduce friction and enhance the missionary experience

Treasury & Compliance

• Manage banking relationships, liquidity, and investments
• Ensure compliance with Canadian charity regulations and internal policies
• Oversee grant management, reporting, and third-party agreements

Leadership & Culture

• Lead and mentor Financial Services team
• Foster a collaborative, prayerful, and service-oriented team culture

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with:

Spiritual

• A committed follower of Jesus Christ
• Fully aligned with Pioneers’ Statement of Faith
• Comfortable integrating prayer, Scripture, and faith into leadership and team life

Professional

• Strong experience in financial management, accounting operations, and nonprofit compliance
• Hands-on capability in bookkeeping and operational finance
• Knowledge of Canadian charity regulations
• Experience improving systems, integrating financial software and driving efficiency
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Preferred

• CPA designation or equivalent experience
• Experience with donor CRMs and financial systems
• Background working in mission-driven or ministry environments

Personal Attributes

• Service-oriented and relational
• Detail-driven yet strategic
• Innovative, adaptable, and forward-thinking
• Humble, collaborative, dependable, and mission-driven
• Committed to stewarding donor-entrusted resources with integrity

If you meet some but not all of these requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We are looking for passionate and committed individuals who are willing to learn and grow in community.

Working Details – This is a new permanent, full-time, non-unionized, hybrid position based in Dorchester, Ontario with no required travel requirements.  

Salary & Benefits Details - Salary range: $65,000 – $95,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include health coverage, a Health Care Spending Account and three weeks annual vacation, plus an annual retreat and Christmas office closure

How to Apply

Please submit a resumé and cover letter to people@amplifymission.ca

Your cover letter should include a description of:

• Why you are drawn to Pioneers Canada’s mission and vision
• How your faith informs your approach to financial stewardship and leadership

Pioneers Canada is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Amplify Mission may use technology-assisted tools to support administrative elements of recruitment including note taking for interviewers. These tools are not used to screen, assess, or select candidates. All decisions throughout the hiring process are made by human reviewers.

We thank all interested applicants, however, only those shortlisted for the role will be contacted. If shortlisted, additional information regarding the role and organization will be provided prior to an initial screening call.