ABOUT US:

Compass Early Learning and Care (CELC) has been in operation since 1981 and is one of the largest not-for-profit child care organizations serving East-Central Ontario. With over 700 Staff and 50 Home Child Care providers, we offer 42 high-quality licensed childcare centers and over 50 licensed homes serving over 4,000 families
For over forty years, Compass ELC has been dedicated to early learning and child care. We believe in creating nurturing environments that celebrate children’s curiosity and whole selves. Our organization fosters a culture of growth, collaboration and inclusivity, where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. We are committed to supporting children and families in our community.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with a focus in accounting
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- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)(Preferred)5+ years in progressive accounting and finance roles
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- Computerized accounting records experience
- Advanced MS Office skills

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As the Financial Reporting and Analysis Lead, you will lead the financial reporting, budgeting and analysis processes to support the Vision Framework
and strategic direction for Compass ELC. Your role involves engaging CELC programs, team members, families, and community partners.
You’ll work 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This position will be hybrid and will allow you to work from home and from our Peterborough Admin Office.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Practice Collaborative Leadership- compassionate communication, giving and receiving feedback, use the decision-making protocol when working through dilemmas or proposals.
• Live into Compass ELC’s vision framework, values, diversity, equality and inclusion in accordance with CELC Policies and all other relevant legislation.
• Build strong relationships between the finance team and the organization.Lead budgeting and planning processes.
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• Lead the monthly accounting close to have accurate and timely financial reports to share with our program teams and our Board of Directors and funders

• Support analysis of program and organization financial data, including variance, trend and forecasting analysis.
• Enhance financial systems and processes for greater efficiency and accuracy
• Contribute to the year-end process and annual financial statements in accordance with Accounting Standards for Not for Profits (ASNPO).