Job Application for Director of Finance and Administration at Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Canada

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Location: Toronto (Hybrid – up to 60% remote)
Status: 4-year contract, with possibility of extension
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time)
Salary: $129,003 in the first year (non-negotiable)
Reports to: Deputy Executive Director
Start Date: August, 2026

About Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Canada

MSF Canada is a people-focused humanitarian organization that provides emergency medical care and support to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare.

We are proud to offer a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive work environment grounded in our core values of Humanity, Integrity, and Results. We believe that diversity strengthens our impact and are committed to equity in employment and fostering meaningful, lasting work relationships with all our staff.

Our Values

Our work is guided by the humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence, rooted in universal medical ethics.

We bring these principles to life through the way we treat each other, work, and relate to the global MSF movement:

Respect, Integrity, Inclusion – fostering a workplace grounded in equity and belonging
Discovery, Learning, Boldness – embracing curiosity, innovation, and courageous action
Impact, Transformation, Shared Responsibility – driving meaningful change and collective accountability

These values shape our culture and guide everything we do to uphold MSF’s social mission.

Position Summary

The Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) plays a pivotal leadership role in ensuring the financial strength, operational resilience, and governance excellence of MSF Canada.

As a member of the Management Team, the DFA provides strategic financial leadership during a period of continued growth and transformation. The role oversees accounting, budgeting, audit, tax compliance, financial reporting, risk management, and administrative systems while stewarding investments in organizational infrastructure, digital tools, and cross-functional collaboration.

The DFA is also the key liaison to the Board's Finance & Audit Committee and represents MSF Canada within the global MSF movement on financial strategy and institutional stewardship.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, systems-oriented financial leader who demonstrates:

Commitment to MSF’s humanitarian principles and ethical stewardship
Strategic foresight and sound judgment in complex environments
Strong governance acumen and comfort engaging with Boards and committees
Data-driven decision-making and financial modeling expertise
Resilience and composure under pressure
A collaborative leadership style that strengthens cross-departmental partnerships
A commitment to inclusion, anti-oppression, and equitable resource allocation
The ability to modernize systems while safeguarding compliance and control

This role leads the Finance and Administration team, ensures organizational compliance with Canadian non-profit regulations, and strengthens MSF Canada’s contribution to a financially secure global movement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership
1. Develop and steward MSF Canada’s financial strategy aligned with organizational growth and global MSF priorities
2. Provide strategic financial insight to the Deputy Executive Director and Management Team
3. Use financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting to inform major organizational decisions
4. Identify opportunities for cost optimization, sustainability, and mission maximization
5. Equip the organization with strong financial systems and performance indicators
Financial Stewardship & Governance
- Oversee accounting, budgeting, audit, tax, and regulatory compliance functions
- Ensure timely and accurate financial and statistical reporting for management, regulators, and the Board
- Serve as the primary liaison to the Finance & Audit Committee, supporting fiduciary oversight
- Maintain strong internal controls and risk-management frameworks
- Ensure compliance with Canadian Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNPO) and CRA requirements
Systems, Infrastructure & Administration
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of financial and administrative systems
- Oversee implementation and ongoing management of automated financial and information systems
- Strengthen digital tools and reporting infrastructure to enhance transparency and efficiency
- Build internal capacity and leverage external expertise to support organizational needs
- Promote cross-functional collaboration through accessible data and streamlined processes
People Leadership & Organizational Partnership
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Finance and Administration team
- Foster a culture of accountability, learning, and inclusion
- Partner with department leaders to support budgeting, planning, and financial literacy
- Contribute to Management Team decision-making and organizational strategy
- Represent MSF Canada within global MSF financial networks and international platforms

Qualifications

Required

CPA or other recognized professional accounting designation
Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or related field
Senior-level professional experience, preferably within an international or complex non-profit organization
Demonstrated success managing large budgets, financial reporting, and audits
Proven experience implementing automated financial systems and strengthening internal controls
Deep knowledge of Canadian Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations and CRA requirements for registered charities
Strong governance experience working with Boards or Finance & Audit Committees
Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams
Fluency in English (verbal and written)
French is an asset

Preferred

Experience within NGOs, international organizations, or mission-driven environments
Experience contributing to global financial platforms or institutional membership models
Strong background in financial modeling and long-term planning
Experience leading organizational systems transformation or ERP modernization
Familiarity with MSF’s humanitarian principles and global governance structures

Working Conditions

Hybrid model: up to 60% remote work, with a minimum 40% presence in Toronto per week
Regular hours Monday to Friday (9 a.m.–5 p.m., core hours 10 a.m.–3 p.m.); occasional evenings or weekends.
Domestic travel (~10%) and occasional international travel.
Open-concept office environment with ergonomic equipment and modern workspace.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $129,003 in the first year (non-negotiable)
4-year fixed-term contract with possibility of extension (up to 8 years)
Benefits include:

Comprehensive group insurance (health, dental, life, AD&D, Peace of Mind plan)
5% RRSP contribution (no matching required)
4 weeks’ vacation annually
Health Spending Accounts
Flexible work hours and hybrid model
Annual Professional Development budget
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Access to internal Psychosocial Care Unit Services

Join Us

We’d love to hear from you if you are a strategic financial leader who believes strong governance, sound stewardship, and modern systems are essential to advancing humanitarian impact.

👉 Apply now to help safeguard and strengthen the financial foundation that enables MSF's medical humanitarian work around the world

Applications will be accepted until the role is filled

Outlined Careers is conducting this search on behalf of MSF Canada

Heather Mayfield
Founder & Principal Executive Recruiter
Outlined Careers

Position pay range

$129,003 - $129,003 CAD

MSF adopts a safeguarding culture where personnel and communities are and feel safe and valued throughout their involvement with the organization, where individuals know who to go to with any concerns and are confident that they will be listened to and heard without personal or professional repercussions, and where the organization strives to adopt the highest standards of practice across all areas of safeguarding rather than setting for the minimum standard in order to be legally compliant.

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MSF Canada is a people-focused humanitarian organization that is proud to offer a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. We strongly believe this approach enhances our work and we’re committed to equity in employment. The organization seeks to attract and engage the best professionals to join and maintain meaningful, productive and lasting work relationships. We embrace diverse motivations and backgrounds of people working together to exhibit their passion in action for the social mission of MSF. / Organisation humanitaire se préoccupant des êtres humains, MSF Canada est fière d’offrir un milieu de travail diversifié, collaboratif et inclusif. Nous croyons fermement que cette approche valorise notre travail. Nous souscrivons aussi au principe de l’équité en matière d’emploi. L’organisation cherche à attirer et à embaucher les professionnels les plus compétents et à entretenir avec eux des relations de travail fructueuses, productives et durables. Nous favorisons les motivations et expériences différentes des personnes qui, en collaborant, expriment leur passion dans l’action en faveur de la mission sociale de MSF.

MSF Canada acknowledges the existence of systemic racism and oppression and is committed to sustaining and strengthening its anti-racism and anti-oppression (AOAR) efforts. / MSF Canada reconnaît l'existence de l'oppression et du racisme systémiques, et s'engage à maintenir et à intensifier ses efforts de lutte contre le racisme et l'oppression.

As MSF Canada continues to grow and strive to remove barriers in its offices in Canada and in MSF work environments abroad, we welcome applications from individuals with unique experiences of intersectional oppression on the basis of their social markers such as their ethno-racial identity, age, gender identity, education, socio-economic status or place of origin. / Alors que MSF Canada continue de grandir et de travailler à l'élimination des barrières dans ses bureaux ici au pays et les projets MSF à l'étranger, nous encourageons les individus ayant des expériences uniques d'oppression intersectionnelle sur la base de leurs marqueurs sociaux, tels que l'identité ethnoraciale, l'âge, l'identité de genre, l'éducation, le statut socio-économique ou le lieu d

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