Finance Manager

The Bob Rumball Centre • North York, ON

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About The Position

The Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf (formerly the Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf) was the first facility of its kind, and for over 30 years has provided the Deaf Community a space without communication barriers. Within this space an educational, independent living, and a social environment for the Deaf has blossomed. From its starting point as a community recreation facility, the Bob Rumball Centre has expanded into offering a range of specialized services to those within the Deaf Community that require support. These include seniors’, those with developmental, physical, health, or mental health issues, infants and young children, and newcomers to Canada. Our mission as an organization is to provide care and opportunities in a communication-rich environment that enhances the quality of life of those we serve. We are a highly motivated, collaborative team on a mission to improve the quality of life for those we serve.

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Finance, the finance manager will be responsible for managing the all operational accounting processes for Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence, Bob Rumball Camp for the Deaf and Bob Rumball Foundation for the Deaf, including preparation of regular financial reports, funding reports and completing year end procedures.

Requirements

• Professional designation (CPA, CGA, CMA); with at least 3 to 5 years of management experience within the not-for-profit sector
• Advanced computer skills including knowledge of accounting software, Microsoft Excel, Word, Great Plains and QuickBooks
• Demonstrated ability to effectively delegate tasks in a manner that meets staff department needs and department objectives
• Demonstrated ability and results for change management and innovation
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with people from a variety of disciplines
• Willingness to take sign language courses until appropriate skill demonstrated
• Demonstrated leadership, creative problem solving abilities; good judgment and critical thinker

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance and control functions; and the day-to-day financial operations
• Managed a team of three direct reports (AR clerk, AP clerk and Senior Accountant)
• Responsible for preparation of accurate and timely monthly financial statements and quarterly ministry reporting
• Responsible for monthly and year-end close procedures
• Ensure quarterly GST/HST tax filing
• Lead annual budget preparation process
• Manage external audits and any governmental audits that might be required
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and decision making on financial, business and organizational issues
• Identify and create opportunities for necessary and impactful change within the financial department, and shift mindsets and behaviours as required to achieve necessary results for the organization
• Ensure rigorous application and observance of policies, procedures, and contractual obligations.
• Lead the establishment of program goals and objectives and set service priorities based on these goals to ensure accountability to Annual Business Plan for the portfolio and the organization
• Establish department objectives, priorities and workplans which are aligned with organizational objectives, mission, vision and values

Benefits

• robust benefits program (for eligible employees)
• Access to sign language classes
• Employee rewards & recognition program
• Comprehensive training and development, internal progression, and an opportunity to give back to the community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed