Finance Manager

Are you looking to channel your skills into meaningful, energizing work that will directly contribute to protecting our natural world? Do you want to work with an exceptional group of passionate and caring colleagues?

Birds Canada is the country’s premier national organization dedicated to bird conservation. Every day, our thousands of caring donors, 80+ dedicated staff, and 70,000+ outstanding volunteers are taking action to help us better understand, appreciate, and conserve birds and their habitats. Together, we are Canada’s Voice for Birds - will you join us?

**POSITION OVERVIEW**

The key role of the Finance Manager is to support the financial management and reporting activities of Birds Canada as well as supporting the executive management team by offering insights and analysis that allows for the best business decisions to be made.

This role works in close collaboration with the Senior Director, Finance to aid in the development and monitoring of grant proposals and agreements, support the development, implementation and monitoring of financial policies and procedures, budget management, donor and regulatory compliance, financial reporting, external audits, and risk management.

**EMPLOYMENT DETAILS**

**TOTAL COMPENSATION**

Birds Canada is proud to offer an exceptional Total Compensation Package, including a competitive starting salary and 5% RRSP matching after 12 months of service. In addition, staff enjoy a primarily employer-paid extended benefits package including health and dental coverage, Basic Group Life Insurance, Group out-of-province travel insurance, Vision, ADD&D and short
- and long-term disability coverage. We offer all staff 4 weeks’ vacation per year to start along with 12 personal health days and additional paid vacation days between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

**STARTING SALARY**: The wage for this role starts at $71,141 - $80,321 commensurate with your previous work experience.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- 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 Birds Canada 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 Birds Canada 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 at Birds Canada acting and acting as the first point of contact during the exercise.
- Support the Senior Director, Finance in guiding and coaching Birds Canada 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.

**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS**
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data, identify compliance issues and propose solutions.
- 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

**TO APPLY**: