Accountant

Compass Early Learning and Care • Peterborough, ON

64d • $70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

This role will contribute to and strengthen the day-to-day financial operations and systems of Compass Early Learning and Care. Working closely with the CFO and Co-CEO, the successful candidate supports strategic financial leadership by delivering reporting, budgeting, and analysis that align with and advance our vision and strategic direction. This role brings forward insights and opportunities to strengthen decision-making across the organization.

In this role, you will support Compass in remaining aligned with all regulatory requirements (including the Ministry of Education, CRA, and GAAP). You will help programs and teams in making informed decisions around financial impact and strengthen financial processes in a clear, efficient, and transparent way. Your work will enable meaningful analysis, streamlined reporting, and shared accountability across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with a focus in accounting
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) (Required)
• 5+ years in progressive accounting and finance roles
• Computerized accounting records experience
• Advanced MS Office skills

Responsibilities

• Practice collaborative leadership by communicating with care, giving and receiving feedback openly, and using Compass ELC’s decision-making process to work through challenges and proposals.
• Demonstrate Compass ELC’s vision, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, in alignment with CELC policies and all relevant legislation.
• Build strong, positive working relationships between the finance team and the broader organization.
• Lead all external financial reporting requirements, including the administration and reconciliation of funding agreements.
• Oversee the year-end process and prepare annual financial statements in accordance with Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNPO).
• Improve financial systems and processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and clarity.
• Support the annual budgeting and organizational planning processes.
• Support the monthly accounting close process to ensure accurate, timely financial reports are shared with program teams, the Board of Directors, and funders.
• Analyze program and organizational financial results — including variance, trend, and forecasting analysis — to provide clear, actionable insights that support decision-making.

Benefits

• Competitive wages (Living wage employer)
• Mandatory Defined Pension Plan - 3% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution.
• Health and dental benefits, paramedical coverage and EFAP (Sparrow)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)- $500.00 per year
• Professional Development Opportunities (internal and External) (12 hours per year compensated in time in lieu of completed outside work hours)
• Reduced Child Care Expenses (20% discount)
• Paid CPA membership dues.
• Paid Time Off - starting at 4% vacation accrued annually on hours worked and 4% personal sick time accrued annually on hours worked
• Unpaid Time - an option for permanent staff to purchase up to 4 weeks of unpaid time that is prorated off of 24 pays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level