Financial Controller

at  YMCA of SimcoeMuskoka

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Financial Services department ensures that all accounting functions for our association are completed accurately and in a timely manner. This role will oversee and manage all financial operations of the association, including but not limited to financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and analysis to support strategic decision making across the organization. The Financial Controller will support the Chief Financial Officer in short and long-term planning, ad hoc reporting, Board package preparation, cash and investment management and will also be the finance ambassador to the rest of the association.

PERKS:

• Compensation of $90,000 per annum
• Extended health benefits after 90 days
• Pension Plan Eligibility after 2 years
• Paid sick time
• The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka Wellness Day
• YMCA Health and Fitness membership
  In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow professionally and personally. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding career, working with a diverse team where your own ideas will be heard, then the YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka is the perfect place for you.

ABOUT US:

The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is a registered charity committed to fostering healthy communities by empowering children, youth, and families, promoting well-being, and encouraging social responsibility.
Our YMCA employs over a thousand staff and hundreds of volunteers who serve tens of thousands of individuals each year in various programs such as childcare, camps, health and fitness, leadership development, employment and literacy, immigrant services, and youth programming. We offer over $1 million in financial assistance annually to ensure accessibility for those who cannot afford to participate.
Beyond facilities and programs, covering Simcoe County, Muskoka and Parry Sound Districts, our YMCA is a supportive community that fosters mental, emotional, and physical well-being. We empower children and youth to become strong, confident, and resilient individuals. We assist individuals and families at all stages of life to connect with what matters most to them, fostering a sense of belonging. By supporting people from diverse backgrounds, ages, and abilities to achieve their health goals, fulfill their potential, and feel a genuine sense of belonging, we contribute to the creation of stronger communities.
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka successfully raises over $1 million each year through strategic campaigns.
Applications will remain open until the position is filled.
We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Individuals needing employment accommodation in the hiring process or job postings in an alternative format may contact the People and Culture department at hr@sm.ymca.ca.
In keeping with our commitment to child and youth safeguarding, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check and employment reference checks. Police Records Checks are reviewed on an individual basis and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position. Police Records Checks must be renewed every three years

• Demonstrate strong support and commitment to the mission and core values of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka and Y Canada
• Demonstrate strong support and commitment to serving the membership, and all program participants of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka
• Effectively manage the Financial Services team
• Review and update finance processes and documentation
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and uphold financial controls
• Assume ownership of and manage the full accounting cycle for the association
• Coordinate, plan and manage the annual budget process with the Chief Financial Officer
• Coordinate and prepare year-end working papers and financial statements
• Manage relationships with the external auditors and take the lead role in the annual financial and program audits
• Manage banking and vendor relationships
• Develop and in-depth understanding of the financial systems to fully leverage their capabilities
• Prepare and submit all YMCA and regulatory reporting/filings (including GST/HST returns, T3010 annual charity return etc)
• Ensure compliance with all provincial and federal legislation relevant to the role
• Support the Chief Financial Officer and Leadership Team by preparing the monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages and providing ad hoc reporting as required
• Represent the Financial Services department in cross-departmental initiatives and act as a trusted partner within the organization