Finance Coordinator

**Finance Coordinator**
**Reports to**:Finance Director
**Work Hours**:
35-hour work week

**Pay Range: $29.18 - $31.00**

**About Gateway Residential & Support Services**

At Gateway we believe in a community where all are offered respect, dignity, and hope for recovery. We believe in enabling people we support to achieve the highest quality of life possible.

The philosophy of Gateway Residential and Community Support Services of Niagara Inc. is rooted in a desire to serve others. We support and encourage the individual's right to independence, personal decision-making, and involvement in all aspects of planning, implementation, governance and evaluation.

**Summary**:
We are seeking a qualified **Finance Coordinator **to assist in the day-to-day financial operations of our organization. In this role, you will work closely with the Finance Director and team members to ensure the smooth functioning of our finance and accounting department. Your responsibilities will revolve around coordinating financial tasks and facilitating effective collaboration within the team. Here are the responsibilities:
**Responsibilities**:

- Foster a collaborative team environment with open communication.
- Support and encourage team members' growth and development.
- Provide oversight for the unionized workforce within the context of collective agreements.
- Collaborate with Team Leads, Supervisors, and Managers from other programs.
- Assist in the financial management of daily agency operations.
- Recommend and implement effective financial systems, policies, and procedures.
- Assist in preparing forecasts, budgets, and performance measures.
- Analyze financial information, including cost analysis, revenue, cash flow, and salary/FTE data, and prepare internal and external reports.
- Prepare all required schedules and documents for the annual audit and handle audit inquiries.
- Maintain the integrity of the G/L account structure and manage updates.
- Handle internal and external reporting to various funding stakeholders.
- Review bi-weekly payroll for accuracy.
- Act as a liaison with legal and/or Ministry representatives as needed.
- Prepare monthly financial reports for presentation to the finance committee.

**Qualifications**
- Degree or Diploma in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in finance, with a preference for experience in the not-for-profit sector.
- Understanding of complex funding and reporting structures.
- Strong knowledge of not-for-profit accounting principles, standards, and regulations as established by relevant regulatory bodies.
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle with insurance.
- Familiarity with accounting software, including Sage/ACCPAC, PowerPay, and Dayforce.
- Proficiency in Office 365, Excel, Teams, Case Management software, payroll systems, and related software.
- Experience working with a unionized workforce within the context of a Collective Agreement.
- Commitment to the organization's mission, philosophy, and ethical standards.
- Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.

**Work Conditions**:

- Use of a desktop computer and peripherals requiring manual dexterity.
- Extended periods of sitting.
- Occasional physical activity, including walking, standing, sitting, and lifting.

**Additional Information**

**Salary**: $29.18-$31.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Welland, ON L3B 3J5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Sage/ACCPAC: 1 year (preferred)
- Dayforce: 1 year (preferred)
- Finance Coordinator: 3 years (preferred)
- Leadership: 1 year (preferred)
- non profit: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-10-19
Expected start date: 2023-12-11