Finance Manager

An established organization in the healthcare and community services sector is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee its accounting operations and support an exciting period of financial transformation. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys leading a team, improving financial processes, and ensuring accurate financial reporting in a collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will play an important role in strengthening internal controls, implementing more efficient accounting systems, and supporting the organization's continued operational success.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily accounting activities, managing financial reporting processes, and providing leadership to the finance team.

This position combines hands-on financial management with people leadership and process improvement responsibilities. The successful candidate will take ownership of month-end reporting, maintain financial accuracy, and work closely with senior leadership to implement improvements across the finance function.

What You’ll Do

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• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger activities, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
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• Lead and supervise the finance team, assigning responsibilities, reviewing work, and providing ongoing guidance and support.
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• Manage the month-end closing process, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.
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• Review financial results, investigate budget variances, and provide meaningful analysis to support operational decisions.
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• Maintain the accuracy of general ledger accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions.
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• Strengthen internal controls, financial procedures, and accounting practices to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
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• Implement improvements to financial systems and processes, including transitioning manual accounting activities to more automated solutions.
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• Train and support finance team members on updated procedures, reporting requirements, and financial systems.
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• Coordinate financial documentation, schedules, and reconciliations for internal and external audits.
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• Oversee payroll processing, ensuring accurate payments and compliance with applicable employment legislation.
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• Monitor statutory deductions, tax remittances, employee benefits, and other payroll-related obligations.
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• Ensure timely preparation of government funding reports, regulatory submissions, and other financial documentation.
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• Collaborate with department leaders to review financial performance and address budget-related concerns.
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• Support employee development, recruitment, onboarding, and performance management within the finance team.
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• Work closely with senior finance leadership on financial reporting, operational improvements, and special projects.
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What You Bring

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• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Equivalent education and relevant experience will also be considered.
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• Minimum 4 years of progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting, month-end close, and account reconciliations.
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• At least 2 years of experience supervising or leading accounting or finance staff.
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• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting, general ledger management, financial statement preparation, and internal controls.
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• Working knowledge of public sector accounting standards, including PSAB, and government-funded financial reporting requirements.
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• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, lookup functions, data analysis, and financial reporting.
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• Experience with accounting software, payroll systems, and ERP platforms.
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• Familiarity with payroll processing, statutory remittances, and applicable Canadian employment regulations.
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• Experience in healthcare, long-term care, public sector, or nonprofit accounting is considered an asset.
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• CPA designation or actively working toward completion is preferred.
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• Professional payroll certification or equivalent training is considered an asset.
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• Experience implementing financial process improvements, automation initiatives, or accounting systems enhancements.
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• Strong leadership and team development skills, with the ability to guide and motivate accounting professionals.
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• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
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• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
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• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
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• Bilingual proficiency in English and French is strongly preferred.
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• Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information with professionalism and discretion.
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• Ability to complete a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check prior to employment.
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Why Join

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, purpose-driven organization undergoing meaningful financial and operational improvements. The role offers the chance to take ownership of accounting operations, lead a dedicated finance team, and work closely with experienced leadership to strengthen financial reporting, internal controls, and business processes. With opportunities for professional development, systems implementation, and team leadership, this position is ideal for a finance professional looking to make a lasting impact while supporting an organization dedicated to providing essential community services.