Manager of Finance

**Job Description - Manager of Finance**

**Position Title**: Manager of Finance

**Employment Status**: Permanent, full-time

**Hours of Work/Schedule**: Monday to Friday, 35 hours a week

**Salary range**: $36.32/hr-$47.73/hr (commensurate on skills and experience, plus participation in health, dental benefits & HOOPP pension plan)

**Primary Location**: Brampton, ON

**Job Overview**:

- We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager of Finance to join our client's team, a leading healthcare provider in Brampton, ON.
- The Manager of Finance oversees the daily operations and strategic direction of the finance team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective budget planning, and compliance with organizational and stakeholder requirements.
- This role provides financial insights to senior leadership, supports new initiatives, and leads continuous improvement of financial systems and policies.
- As a key member of the leadership team, the Manager plays a critical role in guiding the organization’s financial health and long-term sustainability.

**Responsibilities**:

- Oversee daily financial functions such as payroll, accounts, reconciliations, reporting, and transactions.
- Act as a bridge between Finance and Leadership, driving change and aligning financial strategies with organizational goals.
- Ensure timely, accurate funder reporting and compliance with financial policies.
- Lead enterprise risk management and support strategic implementation.
- Collaborate across departments to align financial planning with operational needs and tech systems.
- Transition Finance from transactional tasks to strategic business support, including cost-saving initiatives.
- Promote electronic payment processes and enhance financial reporting systems.
- Develop financial controls, improve reporting, and lead monthly/annual financial reviews with the CEO.
- Manage budgets, forecasts, cost allocations, and ensure timely, policy-compliant journal entries.
- Prepare funding proposals, project budgets, and quarterly funder reports.
- Oversee payroll systems, benefits planning, cash flow, and financial audits.
- Maintain internal controls, purchasing compliance, and timely tax filings.
- Support vendor relations, manage bank partnerships, and ensure compliance with taxation and corporate filings.

**Audit**:

- Coordinate and lead all interim and year-end audit processes.
- Monitor audit workflows to ensure timely responses and accurate documentation.

**Performance Management and Professional Development**:

- Lead financial process improvements and onboarding for new staff/volunteers.
- Supervise and train staff on finance systems, payables, and account allocations.
- Foster a culture of accountability, EDI, and compliance with legislative updates.
- Participate in ongoing education and professional groups to enhance financial knowledge.

**Leadership and Staff Development**:

- Provide strong leadership to develop a high-performing finance team.
- Manage team workflow, performance, orientation, and professional growth.
- Drive continuous learning and improvement within the team and organization.
- Guide other departments on budget planning and financial accountability.
- Ensure compliance with policies, staff development, and team collaboration.

**Organizational Responsibilities**:

- Uphold WellFort’s mission, values, and participate in cross-functional initiatives.
- Attend meetings, contribute to quality improvement, policy development, and strategic planning.
- Represent Finance in board activities and support external relations with auditors, vendors, and partners.
- Align departmental goals with organizational priorities and risk management plans.
- Participate in accreditation, privacy, and quality committees, and support integrated care planning efforts.

**Research**:

- Engage in research opportunities to support evidence-informed financial practices.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field; CPA designation (CMA, CGA, or CA) is mandatory.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in accounting, financial, and payroll systems.
- 3-5 years in a supervisory or management role.
- Proficiency in financial software and tools such as MS Excel, Great Plains, ADP Workforce Now, or Quadrant HRIS.
- Strong communication skills across diverse professional groups.
- Proven leadership, staff management, and change management abilities.
- Skilled in process improvement, innovation, and system implementation.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated, ethical, and able to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Familiarity with OHRS reporting and non-profit or healthcare financial practices is an asset.
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate plans into action.
- Green Belt or process improvement training is an advantage.
- Collaborative