Manager Of Finance Jobs

Manager of Finance

Employment Type: Full Time – Permanent (35 hrs/week)

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Organization:

Stride’s purpose is to serve the employment needs of individuals facing mental health and/or addiction challenges, providing a comprehensive range of employment support options, which are responsive to individual needs.

Why work for Stride?

• Contribute meaningfully to the lives of people living with mental illness or addiction

• Friendly and supportive co-workers and management

• Flexibility to work remotely and in-person, with a focus on work-life balance

• Three weeks’ vacation & ten job protected sick days per calendar year

· Group health benefits including short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Continuous training and professional development opportunities

• Commitment to Psychological Health and Safety & Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

See more of the benefits you can access https://stride.on.ca/careers

The Position:

As a full time Manager of Finance, you will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the provision of financial and business services of Stride and ensuring effective operation of the financial accounting, clerical, purchasing and record-keeping of the organization.

Position Requirements:

To succeed in this role you must possess a proven ability in financial accounting and management. At minimum a post-secondary accounting diploma or equivalent with a minimum three years’ experience at a senior level is required. Experience in Great Plains is an asset.

· Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation, employment standards, occupational health and safety and human rights

· Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

· Develop, implement and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures

· Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization are met including Charitable Status, Withholding Payments (CPP, EI), Income Tax, Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) Employer Health Tax, WSIB

· Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with the Board of Director's Finance Committee and the external auditors as necessary

· Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions

· Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control and petty cash

· Reconcile bank and investment accounts

· Review monthly results and implement monthly variance reporting

· Report financial results and statistics to provincial bodies and funders

· Manage the cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy

· Oversee the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll

· Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation

· Negotiate and manage the employee insurance and benefits plans

· Process and submit statutory and benefits remittances on time

· Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation and prepare the annual budget in consultation with the Executive Director and Treasurer and/or Finance Committee

· Ensure that accurate and timely financial statements are prepared in accordance with contract agreements with funders

· Advise on appropriate technology that meets the organization's information requirements and financial resources

· Monitor risk management policies and procedures to ensure that program and organizational risks are minimized

· Advise the organization's leadership on appropriate insurance coverage for the organization and the Board of Directors

· Oversee and supervise the administrative function of the organization including reception, property/facility management, safety of the work environment and provision of furnishings and equipment necessary for effective operations

· Oversee the management of all leases, contracts and other financial commitments

• Must have or be willing to complete, a current Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check

• Ability to travel throughout Halton and Peel Region, must have valid driver's license, relevant insurance and use of a reliable vehicle

• All Staff must be fully vaccinated

STRIDE welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. STRIDE will provide support in its recruitment processes including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you are applying for this position and require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Candidates should address their applications to Anita Lloyd, Executive Director.

Please note only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.