Manager, Finance

Community Living Essex County • Essex, ON

7d • CA$0 - CA$37 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Finance, the Manager, Finance supports the financial operations of the Agency by coordinating accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting, audit preparation, and administrative processes. The Manager, Finance provides day-to-day leadership within the Finance Department and assists in ensuring compliance with Agency policies, legislative requirements, and accounting standards applicable to the non-profit sector. This role is responsible for ensuring the responsible stewardship of financial resources, supporting organizational sustainability, regulatory compliance, and informed decision-making that enables high-quality services.

Requirements

• University degree or College diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of progressive accounting or financial management experience.
• Experience preparing financial statements, budgets, and audit working papers.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Experience with accounting software and enterprise systems.
• Clear analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and relationship building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support diverse teams in a unionized environment through effective communication, accountability, coaching, and employee engagement.
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Proof of a valid driver's license.
• Proof of automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation is considered an asset.
• Candidates actively pursuing a CPA designation (CPA PEP or equivalent) are preferred.
• Experience in a supervisory, team lead, or project leadership role preferred.
• Experience within the non-profit, healthcare, developmental services, or broader public sector is considered an asset.
• Experience providing leadership, supervision, or coordination of employees in a unionized environment is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of non-profit accounting principles, government funding agreements, and ministry reporting requirements is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of annual operating budgets.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, account reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Support year-end audit activities and coordinate the collection of required documentation.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and ministry reporting requirements.
• Monitor financial controls and recommend process improvements.
• Coordinate internal financial reviews and support compliance initiatives.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and banking activities.
• Ensure financial transactions are processed accurately and in accordance with Agency policies.
• Assist with cash flow monitoring and financial forecasting.
• Support implementation and maintenance of financial systems and accounting software.
• Review general ledger entries, bank reconciliations, and trust accounts.
• Provide day-to-day supervision, coaching, and support to finance and administrative staff.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee success activities.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and service-oriented team environment where diverse perspectives are valued and respected.
• Support employee development and succession planning within the department.
• Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, and support to employees within a unionized work environment while promoting a respectful, inclusive, psychologically safe, and collaborative workplace culture.
• Provide backup support to the Director, Finance as assigned.
• Participate in policy development, procedure reviews, and special projects.
• Support organizational initiatives related to technology, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with Agency policies, occupational health and safety requirements, and legislative obligations.

Benefits

• Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree