Finance Manager

at  Native Canadian Centre of Toronto

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience providing financial support to a non-profit agency.
• CPA designation is an asset.
• Vulnerable Sector Check required.
• Knowledge of cultural sensitivity to Indigenous communities and cultures.
• Must be comfortable with complex and high volumes of financial reporting and monitoring.
• Able to identify financial trends and mitigate solutions for increased margins.
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel, strong database, and accounting software applications skills. Critical thinking, presentation, teamwork, and strong leadership.
• Ability to solve problems, prepare and present financial reports to the management team, ED, and board members.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong track record of developing skills, mentoring, and motivating staff.
• Ability to work on multiple program profiles, see the big picture and know what information managers need.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical agility. Detail oriented, organized, and able to meet tight deadlines. Proven prioritization, time management and project management skills.
• Effective written and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with government process regarding program funding.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Working in a manner that preserves confidentiality and seeks to minimize risk;
• Experience working within an Indigenous organization or with the Aboriginal community an asset;
• Knowledge of Indigenous Languages and Culture represented in NCCT community is an asset;
• Ensures the NCCT response is consistent with current local, provincial, and federal health guidelines and orders;
• Ensure practices and procedures exist to maintain the confidential storage and security of all staff files and other related information;
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations;
• Contributing to the centre’s activities to collect, analyze, and report on data and relevant information, and participate in research;

IF THIS POSITION INTERESTS YOU, AND YOU MEET ALL OF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME AND A COVER LETTER BY CLICKING APPLY

The Native Canadian Centre of Toronto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our HR Manager at tia.mistry@ncct.on.ca of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially

Management:

• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures;
• Oversee the operating of the finance department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department’s goals and objectives;
• Participate in short- and long-term planning sessions and prepare forecasts on the financial implications of options under consideration;
• Determine allocation of funds and prepare recommended program budgets working in conjunction with the ED and program managers;
• Proficient in cost/benefit analysis;
• Preparation of Annual Budget and Financial Forecasts;
• Ensure financial records are prepared for annual audit;
• Other related duties as may be assigned.

Transactions:

• Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner;
• Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly;
• Oversee payroll processing;
• Complete bank reconciliations;
• Make required debt payments on time;
• Maintain the chart of accounts;
• Coordinate and maintain an orderly filing system;
• Prepare cheques as authorized by the Executive Director/Board of Directors;
• Ensure proper functioning of accounting systems and recommend improvements.

Reporting:

• Issue timely and complete financial statements;
• Manage and coordinate the preparation and production of the annual report and forecasts;
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and yearly budget and financial statements for managers, ED, the board, and funders;
• Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of the NCCT’s operations;
• Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics;
• Develop and implement expenditure controls as needed;
• Participate in and provide guidance in the development of the required data for short- and longterm planning and budgeting;
• Utilize internal systems to prepare management cost reports on a monthly basis highlighting significant issues to management and/or Executive Director.
• Provide financial analysis as needed, for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations;
• Oversee the posting of monthly journal entries, bank, and visa reconciliations;
• Provide year-end analytical review of balance sheets, income statements, government sales remittance forms (HST, EHT, WSIB);
• Prepare yearly tax planning and preparation of HST return, personal, and corporate taxes;  Uphold relationships with current multi-level partnerships and collaborations.

Compliance:

• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit;
• Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants;
• Comply with local, provincial, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.