Finance Lead

Our client, a well-established not-for-profit organization, is seeking a Financial Lead to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys both hands-on accounting and team leadership. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will play a key role in financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, and supporting strategic decision-making across the organization. If you're a collaborative leader who thrives in a mission-driven environment and enjoys partnering with stakeholders across the business, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

What our client has to offer:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid work environment
• 22 vacation days to start, increasing annually to a maximum of 30 days
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including a generous annual paramedical allowance
• Participation in a Pension Plan with substantial employer matching contributions
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven organization with a strong leadership team

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Finance department, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Lead and support the Financial Analyst and Accounting Specialist, providing coaching and guidance.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting reports.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with leaders across the organization to support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic planning.
• Monitor and improve accounting processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support audit activities and liaise with external auditors and other stakeholders as required.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support organizational decision-making.
• Utilize financial systems and reporting tools, including Microsoft Dynamics-based applications and Power BI.

Qualifications:

• CPA designation is required.
• 8-10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Proven experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Experience within the not-for-profit or broader public sector.
• Experience preparing financial materials for boards, audit committees, or governance groups.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central ERP.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNPO).
• Experience with Power BI reporting and analytics tools.

This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.

To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.