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Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Marberg Staffing Ltd.Etobicoke, Ontario
14 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
  • Quick Apply
Job description

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.