Senior Manager, Finance

Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto Branch • Toronto, ON

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Canadian Mental Health Association – Toronto is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance to join the Finance team and play a key leadership role in a growing organization. Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, this position is responsible for leading and developing the accounting team, overseeing daily financial operations, and ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely financial reporting. The Senior Manager, Finance will also drive process improvements and help strengthen financial systems to support CMHA Toronto’s continued growth and sustainability. The individual best suited to this role identifies themselves as a collaborative, self-aware leader who is comfortable navigating change, and stepping in where support is needed. The successful candidate will help shape our finance operations today and into the future. Just as importantly, this is an opportunity for someone who wants their work to have real impact by contributing to an organization that directly supports meaningful improvements in mental health services and advocacy across the City of Toronto.

About CMHA Toronto
CMHA Toronto [https://cmhato.org/] is the city’s leading community mental health agency. We provide accessible, quality care for Toronto residents through programs, research and advocacy that create belonging and hope. At CMHA Toronto, we take a client-first, recovery-oriented approach to supporting people and their families when they experience mental health challenges or live with mental illness. By integrating health and social care, we provide services that aid in long-term wellness including housing, employment, community connections and so much more. Our goal? Help everyone thrive in the community.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of general accounting experience
• Minimum two (2) years of people management experience
• Proven working experience as Accounting Supervisor, Accounting Manager, or Finance Manager.
• Expert understanding & knowledge of accounting principles (Canadian GAAP), practices, standards, laws and regulation
• Understanding of legislation related to Canadian charities
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas)
• Experience with Netsuite and other financial systems such as Yardi, Zone Employee Portal, and Zone Capture
• Strong time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and delegating effectively
• Proven ability to lead and develop high‑performing teams through change
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities

Nice To Haves

• Personal experience with mental health challenges, whether firsthand or through a loved one, is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Accounting Team, including Payroll, in alignment with organizational policies.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of all financial information and reporting.
• Monitors and controls the assets of CMHA Toronto, ensures that management controls are in place and utilized at all times
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Manage month end and year end close processes, ensuring timely, accurate reporting in accordance with Canadian GAAP (and related guidelines)
• Oversee preparation and filing of HST/GST returns in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Manage relationships and reporting requirements with financial institutions.
• Lead year end audit activities and coordinate all required schedules with external auditors.
• Serve as the business owner for the finance ERP (e.g., NetSuite), including chart of accounts governance, system controls, and reporting automation.
• Perform additional duties related to the effective operation of the Finance function.
• Collaborate with Financial Reporting, Budget, and other teams to enhance financial policies, procedures, and business rules.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring timely payments and efficient collections.
• Provide organization wide guidance on financial accounting policies and procedures.
• Act as subject matter expert on Ontario Health Reporting Standards (OHRS) and support compliance across the organization.
• Collaborate with Financial Reporting and Budgeting, and other teams to enhance financial policies, procedures, and business rules.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring timely payments and efficient collections.
• Provide organization‑wide guidance on financial accounting policies and procedures.
• Act as subject matter expert on Ontario Health Reporting Standards (OHRS) and support compliance across the organization.
• Support additional operational needs to ensure effective delivery of finance and accounting services.

Benefits

• Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), a predictable, secure monthly income upon retirement
• Comprehensive Group Health Insurance – Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedicals
• Short-term and Long-term Disability programs and life insurance to protect your income upon illness or injury
• Work-life balance and flexibility – to ensure you have time for the things that matter to you
• Annual Professional Development Funding for career learning and advancement
• Work with like-minded, passionate individuals and make an impact on mental health service delivery
• Build genuine and authentic connections, with colleagues and clients, with the goal of making a difference

What This Job Offers

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