Sr. Manager, Accounting & IT

Catalyste+•Toronto, ON

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Finance, IT & People Engagement, the Sr. Manager, Accounting & Information Technology (IT) is responsible for managing the accounting team and its day-to-day activities to ensure the maintenance of accurate, complete and up-to-date accounting records. The IT team consisting of a Network Administrator and Manager, Business Systems Analysis & Support to ensure performance of technology systems meet the organization's IT requirements and database applications support its business processes and knowledge management.

Requirements

5-8 years of related experience
CPA (CGA/CMA/CA)
Strong analytic skills and ability to work across various functions
Knowledge and experience related to IT and business process database support
Very strong attention to detail
Flexibility and responsiveness to business and functional leaders for timely reporting
Excellent Excel skills
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and work under pressure
Ideal candidate will be a team player, outgoing, energetic and a good communication

Nice To Haves

Experience with government contracts, an asset
Bilingual – English / French, preferred
Experience with QuickBooks an asset
Experience with SAP Concur an asset

Responsibilities

Leads and manages the day-to-day accounting activities, processes and procedures, and month/year-end closing processes that contribute towards the preparation of complete, accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with funder contracts, Catalyste+ policies and Canadian GAAP for not-for-profit organizations.
Manages the organizations IT computer systems / network connectivity within Canada and database process needs through team as defined above; provides day-to-day guidance as required; supports research, analysis & recommendations around continuous process improvements ensuring the organization’s efficiencies / effectiveness are achieved.
Supervises and provides guidance to a small accounting and IT team.
Detail reviews work prepared and entered by direct reports (or delegates as appropriate) to ensure accurate and up-to-date accounting records
Prepares or reviews and approves journal entries and monthly account reconciliations
Provides guidance, such as orientation training, to other departmental staff including in-country representatives to ensure transactions adhere to and in compliance with Catalyste+ financial policies, funders’ contracts and Canadian GAAP.
Provides program-specific financial documents and reports (e.g. invoices, A/R aging, A/R or Advances to VAs) as applicable to the appropriate staff to support business operations and/or enable proper follow up
Works closely with the Finance team for external audits including preparation of working papers, lead sheets, and account reconciliations, and responses to inquiries.
Manages implementing and enforcing of internal controls policies and procedures.
Liaises with service providers (e.g. bank) as requested to set up new services or resolve finance-related issues.
Proactively identify areas where process improvements and/or real savings may be realized from an accounting and IT perspective.
Performs other duties/special projects as assigned by the Director, Finance, IT & People Engagement (e.g. prepare tax filings).
Where requested, participates in and contributes to organizational initiatives such as process improvements.