Finance Manager

Added - 02/07/25 Finance Manager Accounting-Management and Analysis Compensation Range: $80000 to $90000 Per Year
Number Of Openings: 1
Etobicoke, Ontario | Permanent

Finance Manager

for non-profit community services agency client, Etobicoke.

Marberg Job Number: 2512.
Job Type: Full Time Permanent.
Compensation: From $80,000 to $90,000 per annum.
Additional Benefits: Pension plan, and excellent benefits and vacation entitlements.
Regular Work Hours: 7.25 hours per day not including lunch break, to be worked during regular business hours, Monday to Friday (36.25 work hours per week). Flexibility to work additional hours will be required during peak periods.
Work Location: Hybrid - combination of 3 days remote-based and 2 days onsite at client's Etobicoke office, with free parking provided.
Position Reports To: Director of Finance.

Responsibilities Summary:

Manage development, implementation and effective operation of financial services, ensuring adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and establishing procedures, practices and reporting systems within the agency. Oversee and administer all accounting and financial transactions up to trial balance; complete internal and external financial reporting and financial statement presentation in accordance with applicable funder guidelines; prepare budgets and forecasts; establish effective policies and procedures; and maintain internal controls.

Leadership Responsibilities (Direct Supervisory):

- Responsible for 1+ direct reports.
- Train and mentor finance staff to understand individual needs, foster engagement and motivation, and ensure skill development and effective resource utilization.
- Set goals and objectives, and conduct performance reviews. Attend monthly supervisory and team meetings.

Operational Responsibilities:

- Maintain appropriate relations with funders, ensuring compliance with contracts.
- File reports, including HST, and Charity Property Tax Rebate.
- Record credit card and electronic fund transactions as required for charitable donations in general ledger.
- Monitor cash balances and transfer funds to and from appropriate bank accounts. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations. Review petty cash audits.
- Review chart of accounts for department and expense account accuracy.
- Oversee AP/AR function to ensure accurate audit trail and effective control of financial resources. Approve accounts payable payment runs.
- Manage and oversee preparation and allocation of payments, reviewing expenses, HST calculations, and required authorization protocols.
- Review, balance and retrieve subsidiary system activity into general ledger.
- Oversee charge accounts and credit cards in compliance with policies and procedures. Analyze and reconcile general ledger expense accounts.
- Review compensation transaction entries for accuracy and account allocation, and post to general ledger.
- Prepare and record adjustment entries into general ledger, ensuring entries may be traced from end-to-end audit trails.
- Assist with benefits and pension plan management.
- Collect and analyze historical financial data to assist in development of annual budget.
- Close the year after running year-end reports, posting sequences, general ledger transaction reports and batch status reports.
- Review and monitor financial activities to ensure compliance to internal controls. Perform monthly data integrity check of accounting software.
- Coordinate interim testing and annual audits planning.
- Serve as primary contact for external auditor inquiries, including coordination of any system testing required. Analyze and prepare audit file lead sheets and backup documentation.
- Additional accounting and financial management and direct operational responsibilities as required.

Qualifications:

Education: Post-Secondary education in Accounting or Finance.
Professional Credentials: CPA or CFA designation completed or in view.
Preferred Work Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in an accounting or finance role.
Preferred Sector Experience: Canadian Not-for-Profit sector accounting experience preferred.
Leadership Experience and Skills: At least 2+ years of experience managing direct reports, with strong focus on development and recognition.

Technical and Language Skills Requirements:

- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel (may be tested).
- Strong proficiency in SAGE 300 (may be tested).
- Strong English communication skills, including advanced level business writing skills and verbal presentation skills suitable for a range of audiences including senior leadership.

Task-Based Qualifications and Additional Attributes:

- Advanced understanding of all accounting functions.
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial forecasting and analysis.
- Effective leadership skills, with ability to manage a cohesive team.
- Critical decision-maker with sound judgment. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated record of professional conduct and character. Responsible, reliable and works to deadlines.
- Proven ability to respond to sensitive and confidential matters with tact, discretion, and excellent judgement in the interpretation and application of instructions and organization policy.
- Strong relationship management skills including client and vendor relations management, business networking, negotiation, change management and consulting/advisory skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and collaboratively, and in an advisory capacity, and liaise effectively with a wide and diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Requirements:

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada, providing satisfactory documentation upon request.
- Ability to work both remotely and onsite, abiding by organization health and safety policies.
- Ability to declare personal Non-Conflict of Interest in execution of position responsibilities.
- Ability to complete a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector security check. Please note that Marberg will reimburse for the cost of the security checks upon confirmation of assignment start and submission of approved expense receipts.
- Additional satisfactory Background Checks, Technical Skills Evaluations, and Employment References as required.

Application Notes:

Qualified applications may be contacted same day as date of application.
We thank all applicants for their interest but wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please note that Marberg Staffing updates job posts regularly, and external job boards may not reflect these changes in a timely fashion. Please refer to https://marberg.com/career-portal for the most current information including salary range.

Please note that for this position, Marberg Staffing only accepts applications through Indeed.ca, LinkedIn and marberg.com.

Candidates are only contacted via official phone call, email, or LinkedIn message from Marberg Staffing. Please disregard any initial contact through other mediums such as text message.
Marberg is committed to supporting workplace diversity and inclusivity, to reflect the demographic profile of all Ontarians. Applications are encouraged from equity seeking groups including people of colour, Indigenous people, individuals with disabilities, and people from the LGBTQ2S community.

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