Director of Corporate Administration & Finance
Oxford Learning is seeking a highly trusted, experienced, and organized leader with a strong franchise background to join our Head Office team as Director of Corporate Administration & Finance.
Reporting directly to the President, this role will help strengthen the systems, controls, professional relationships, and internal operations that support Oxford Learning's continued growth across Canada, the U.S., and international markets.
This is a high-trust leadership role for someone who can exercise sound judgment, manage sensitive information, oversee important corporate functions, and bring structure to a growing organization.
Our Head Office is based in London, Ontario. Hybrid or remote arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.
Position Details
Location: London, Ontario Head Office, with hybrid or remote considered
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Compensation: $120,000 to $150,000 CAD base salary, plus performance bonus
Benefits: Comprehensive group benefits package
Time Off: Generous vacation entitlement plus 10+ Oxford Days, which are additional paid days off
About Oxford Learning Centres
Oxford Learning Centres is a nationally recognized leader in supplemental education, with a franchise network spanning Canada, the United States, and international markets.
For more than 40 years, Oxford Learning has helped students build stronger learning skills, greater confidence, and brighter futures. Our Head Office team supports a network of dedicated franchisees and educators who are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.
The Role
The Director of Administration and Finance will provide leadership across several core business functions, including franchise administration and affairs, financial administration, legal and compliance coordination, human resources and corporate planning.
This role is well suited to a mature, discreet, and highly capable leader who is comfortable working closely with the President, external advisors, department heads, franchisees, vendors, and financial partners.
The successful candidate will bring strong business judgment, high personal integrity, excellent organizational discipline, and the ability to manage both strategic priorities and operational details.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Oversight & Banking
- Monitor ongoing compliance with financial and reporting covenants in the royalty agreement, maintaining clear and audit-ready documentation.
- Approve company payments and disbursements in accordance with signing authority policies.
- Serve as the primary management liaison with the company's banking institution, including credit facilities, operating lines, and covenant reporting.
- Review monthly and annual financial statements and provide analysis to support major business decisions.
- Evaluate capital expenditure requests and support disciplined financial decision-making.
- Oversee the year-end reporting process as the primary contact for the company's external accounting firm.
Legal, Compliance & Franchise Affairs
- Coordinate the review of significant contracts, vendor agreements, and lease renewals, engaging external counsel where appropriate.
- Oversee the preparation, renewal, and administration of franchise disclosure documents and franchise agreements in partnership with external legal counsel.
- Support franchise compliance processes across Canadian, U.S., and international markets.
- Oversee the company's trademark portfolio in coordination with external advisors.
- Manage corporate insurance coverage, including D&O, E&O, general liability, and related policies.
- Maintain organized corporate records, agreements, and compliance documentation.
Human Resources & People Operations
- Lead and support the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and offboarding.
- Administer compensation, benefits, payroll, RRSP programs, and related employee programs.
- Support compliance with employment legislation across applicable provinces and states.
- Partner with department heads on employee relations, workplace investigations, and performance improvement matters.
- Help strengthen internal policies, documentation, performance expectations, and people practices.
Technology, Systems & Strategic Operations
- Provide executive oversight of key business systems, including Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Monday.com, the company's internal management system, and related platforms.
- Manage IT vendor relationships and support decisions related to systems, security, access, and operational efficiency.
- Contribute to senior leadership discussions and support planning related to growth, expansion, and other organizational priorities.
- Support key company initiatives, internal projects, and major events, including the annual All Franchise Meeting.
- Bring structure, accountability, and follow-through to cross-functional priorities.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of franchise, financial, and administrative experience.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- 10+ years of leadership experience in franchising, finance, administration, corporate operations, or a related field.
- Direct experience in franchising or multi-unit operations is strongly preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of the franchise business model, including the franchisor-franchisee relationship and franchise compliance, is essential.
- Demonstrated experience with financial controls, payment authorization, reporting processes, and external professional relationships.
- Experience managing or coordinating legal, compliance, contract, HR, insurance, or corporate administration matters.
- Strong understanding of business operations, internal controls, confidentiality, and executive-level decision support.
- University degree required.
Personal Attributes
- Highly trustworthy, discreet, and mature.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and disciplined.
- Comfortable exercising judgment and authority.
- Strong written and verbal communicator.
- Able to manage sensitive matters with professionalism.
- Practical, business-minded, and solutions-oriented.
- Confident working with senior leaders, external advisors, franchisees, vendors, and financial institutions.
Why Join Oxford Learning?
This is an opportunity to take on a meaningful leadership role with a stable, respected, and purpose-driven organization.
At Oxford Learning, our work matters. We help children build confidence, develop stronger learning skills, and reach their potential. Behind that mission is a Head Office team committed to supporting the success of more than a hundred franchisees operating over one hundred and sixty franchise locations.
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