Senior Finance Business Partner (Contract - 4 Months)

Senior Finance Business Partner (Contract - 4 Months)

Location: Cambridge, ON (Hybrid)

Schedule: In-office Tuesdays and Thursdays, with occasional additional on-site days as required

Contract Length: 4 Months (Immediate Start)

Pay Rate: Up to $75/hour

About the Opportunity

Our client, a large community-focused not-for-profit organization, is seeking an experienced finance professional to join their Finance team on a 4-month contract. This role will support a business unit during an extended leave of absence and offers the opportunity to partner closely with operational leaders, provide meaningful financial insights, and contribute to key year-end and audit initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys financial analysis, business partnering, process improvement, and working in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly accounting close activities, including journal entries, accruals, allocations, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports.
• Support revenue recognition, fixed asset accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Partner with operational leaders to provide financial analysis, variance explanations, and actionable recommendations.
• Consolidate and prepare budget data for ERP system uploads.
• Support year-end and interim audit preparation by ensuring reconciliations are current and audit documentation is complete.
• Prepare financial reports and submissions related to government funding programs and contractual agreements.
• Gather supporting documentation, including invoices, payment records, and other financial evidence required for reporting and compliance purposes.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reporting as required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• CPA designation or active pursuit of a CPA is considered a strong asset.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Strong ERP system experience with the ability to extract, analyze, and present meaningful financial information.
• Experience within a not-for-profit or fund accounting environment is considered an asset.

Additional Information

• Police Vulnerable Sector Check required. Candidates may begin under a temporary exemption, provided the application process has started before the start date.

Why Apply?

• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Opportunity to work with a respected community-based organization.
• High-impact role supporting audit readiness, financial reporting, budgeting, and business decision-making.
• Collaborative team environment with exposure to senior operational leaders.