Finance Manager- Audit & Special Reports- Full-Time

YMCA of Three Rivers • Cambridge, ON

3d • CA$110,000 - CA$120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The YMCA of Three Rivers is seeking an experienced and collaborative finance leader to join their team as Manager of Finance, Audit & Special Reports. This is a key leadership role within the Finance team responsible for audit leadership, internal controls, compliance, and financial process improvement. The role works in close partnership with the Manager of Finance, Financial Reporting, to ensure strong financial stewardship, effective internal controls, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across the organization's financial processes and reporting activities. Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, this position serves as a trusted partner to leaders across the organization, contributing to a culture of accountability, stewardship, and continuous improvement while supporting the YMCA’s strategic objectives. The position operates in a hybrid work environment, with Tuesdays and Thursdays in person at the Chaplin Family YMCA location. Additional in-person work may be required at locations across the Association.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting, audit, financial reporting, compliance, controllership, or financial management roles.
• 5+ years of proven people leadership experience with a commitment to coaching, mentoring, developing others and building high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading or acting as a primary contact for external audits, including coordinating audit activities, preparing working papers, and supporting audited financial statement preparation.
• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating internal controls, compliance processes, and risk management practices.
• Strong financial reporting and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful recommendations.
• Thorough understanding of accounting operations, financial reporting processes, budget administration, asset control, and financial systems.
• Experience working with revenue recognition and a strong understanding of Not-for-profit accounting regulations and reporting requirements.
• Exceptional interpersonal, relationship-building, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, support, and partner effectively with leaders at all levels of an organization.
• Sound judgment and discretion when managing sensitive and confidential information.
• A passion for continuous improvement and an ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on execution.
• Commitment to our JAIDE (Justice, Access, Inclusion, Diversity & Equity) and Well-being work.
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA designation required.
• Experience within the charitable, not-for-profit, or broader public sector required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted financial partner to operational leaders, helping build financial literacy and supporting informed decision-making across the Association.
• Develop strong relationships with leaders throughout the YMCA to understand operational needs and provide meaningful financial guidance, analysis, and recommendations.
• Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution as a working leader who contributes directly to financial reporting, analysis, audit preparation, and process improvement activities.
• Support organizational initiatives and special projects by providing financial expertise and insight that strengthens organizational performance and stewardship.
• Collaborate closely with the Vice President, Finance and finance leadership peers to ensure consistency, alignment, and a positive employee experience across the broader Finance team.
• Lead and develop a subset of the Finance team using a people-first leadership approach.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, support, and accountability to team members responsible for Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and related finance functions.
• Foster an environment of collaboration, continuous learning, inclusion, and service excellence.
• Support the development of financial knowledge and capabilities across the organization.
• Champion continuous improvement and help create efficient, scalable, and sustainable finance processes.
• Lead the annual external audit process and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Coordinate audit planning, timelines, schedules, working papers, and information requests to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process.
• Review year-end working papers, audit schedules, supporting analyses, and prepare draft financial statements.
• Support the preparation of financial information required for annual reports, regulatory filings, including T3010, governance reporting, and other organizational reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with the Manager of Finance, Financial Reporting on month-end and year-end financial reporting activities, ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and integrity of financial information.
• Review reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and supporting documentation to ensure strong financial controls and reporting practices.
• Maintain and strengthen the Association's internal control framework through ongoing assessment, documentation, implementation, and monitoring of controls.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, charitable sector requirements, funding agreements, regulatory obligations, and organizational policies.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend mitigation strategies that support the long-term health of the Association.
• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing review of finance policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.
• Establish and maintain documentation, records management, and financial governance standards that support consistency, compliance, audit readiness, and knowledge sharing.
• Evaluate existing finance processes and recommend improvements that increase efficiency, effectiveness, and service to internal stakeholders.
• Leverage financial systems and reporting tools to extract, analyze, and communicate meaningful information that supports organizational decision-making.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of vacation (earning more with increased length of service)
• 12 well-being days (for sick time off or proactive self-care)
• Bereavement days
• Access to an Employee (and Family) Assistance Program
• Free YMCA membership for yourself and your family
• Discounts on YMCA programs and services (including child care)
• Opportunity to participate in a group pension plan after two consecutive years of employment (with employer match)
• Mandatory participation in the YMCA pension plan after three consecutive years of full-time service
• Comprehensive group benefit package after 3 months (includes Prescription drugs, Basic dental coverage, Professional services such as Registered Massage Therapist, Physiotherapist, Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Chiropractor and Naturopath, Vision care)

What This Job Offers

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