Finance Manager
Permanent Hybrid | Norfolk County, ON
Description
- Monitor the day-to-day operations of the finance team including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury, and general ledger, ensuring timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.
- Lead the month-end and year-end closing process ensuring all processes and tasks are performed in accordance with requirements in a timely and accurate manner including preparation and processing of month-end/year end accruals, prepayments, and similar accounting entries.
- Drive the continuous improvement of end-to-end accounting practices of the organization including development and implementation and monitoring of appropriate financial systems, procedures, and internal controls to support the effective and efficient operation of the finance function.
- Prepare financial reports for internal and external stakeholders such as donors and funders, management and leadership teams as required.
- Performing ad hoc analysis proactively or as directed, to provide performance insights that aid growth and focus appropriate resource allocation.
- Develop strong and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and grant management focal points in the organization to ensure coordination of workflows, effectiveness of communications, and resolution of issues.
- Complete tax returns and other statutory compliance requirements.
- Support the Senior Director, Finance in the annual budgeting and external audit exercise, acting and acting as the first point of contact during the exercise.
- Support the Senior Director, Finance in guiding and coaching staff to enhance financial literacy, and compliance with donor and regulatory requirements.
- Coach and mentor finance associates with an aim to motivate and develop staff to their full potential.
Qualifications
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data, identify compliance issues and propose solutions.
- Advanced knowledge of spreadsheets, accounting software, preferably Blackbaud products, databases, and MS Office suite of applications;
- Strong knowledge of compliance requirements of Canada Revenue Agency as it relates to Registered Charities and international programs.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated experience of working collaboratively and influencing across multiple stakeholder groups.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., finance, accounting, business, etc.)
- And/or specialized financial management training or certification (CPA designation or similar considered an asset)
- 2+ years of related work experience in a registered charity
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