Director of Finance

JOB TITLE                                 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

COMPETITION #                         DOF 25-109

NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE         10010

POSITION TYPE                           PERMANENT, FULL-TIME

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Consults and engages with organization management and develops a budget process based on the direction and timelines provided;
• Prepares a consolidated budget submission for presentation to the senior management team and Board of Directors;
• Generates monthly financial statements containing justifications and explanations of variances to budget for review by the management team and Board of Directors;
• Submits timely and accurate financial reports to funders in accordance with established reporting guidelines;
• Manages the accounting functions of the organization including accounts payable, accounts receivable and general accounting functions in accordance with professional accounting standards (GAAP);
• Supervises a team of accounting staff and ensures performance standard are maintained;
• Assesses financial implications of planned initiatives and develops potential budgets;
• Monitors trends in costs and service patterns;
• Prepares the audit files and coordinates the annual financial audit of the organization’s accounting system;
• Ensures implementation of auditor recommendations approved by the Board of Directors;
• Develops and updates accounting policies, including expenditure authorizations and signing authorities, and recommends enhancements to strengthen internal controls;
• Manages the consolidated payroll system and commensurate accounting functions including the bi-weekly processing of the organizations payroll;
• Acts as the organization representative in all matters related to payroll policy and procedure with external stakeholders including Canadian Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA), CPP, EI, Employment Standards etc;
• Conducts an annual review of insurance needs and ensures appropriate and cost-effective coverage is purchased;
• Manages communications to the insurance company when indicated;
• Monitors risk management issues and makes/implements recommendations to address concerns;
• Works cooperatively with government officials and provides required information for licensing and funding purposes;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• CPA designation required;
• Five years’ experience in a senior accounting/payroll position;
• Five years experience with a not-for-profit organization preferred;
• Demonstrated ability in financial control, analysis, and investment; Analytical ability and an aptitude for detail;
• Ability to manage an organization inclusive of planning, administration, staffing, budgeting, and reporting;
• Ability to provide leadership and direction and effectively manage staff;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and take initiative; Ability to identify issues and problem-solve; Ability to actively contribute to and work effectively as part of the senior management team;
• Ability to engage management in understanding and managing their program budgets;
• Ability to build effective work relationships as well as partnerships with external individuals and organizations;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with experience using advanced accounting and financial management software systems.

Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.

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