Finance Manager - Downsview, Canada - Toronto Wildlife Centre

Toronto Wildlife Centre

Verified Company

Downsview, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Status:
Full-Time

Location:
Currently based at Downsview Park, with plans to move to the Rouge National Urban Park in the future

Start Date:

TBD

Compensation:
Commensurate with experience

About Toronto Wildlife Centre:

The Finance Manager works in partnership with the entire management team and the Board of Directors.

As an accomplished expert in Financial Stewardship and Performance, you are committed to the TWC mission and will provide strategic financial leadership across the entire organization, playing a key role in delivering on our current and future goals.

You will be assisted by a part-time Bookkeeper and part-time Payroll Specialist as a direct reports.

Position Summary:

The Accountant collaborates closely with the management team and the Board of Directors.

As a skilled financial professional dedicated to the organization's mission, you will offer guidance in achieving current and future objectives.

The role involves strategic planning, year-end financial coordination, and providing guidance in investment management, alongside assessing and improving financial processes.

Accountabilities:

Oversee the financial matters in line with good practice, in accordance with Board policies and legal reporting requirements
Supervise the Bookkeeper's and Payroll Specialist's work
Ensure monthly journal entries and account reconciliations are reviewed and ensure uploads from various departments are posted and are accurate
Ensure all financial activities and reporting, including fund accounting, are executed in an accurate and timely manner
Ensure that appropriate internal controls exist throughout the organization
Ensure both payroll service and benefit providers are compliant with contract terms
Preparation of cash flow analysis and forecasting on an ongoing basis
Preparation of financial monthly corporate narrative package, analyzing results and explaining material variances to management and the Board
Support the Executive Director and Operations Manager in developing an annual budget and support the presentation to the Board
Ensure that accounting for donations and construction spending on new centre development is correctly recorded
Provide sound investment management leadership to maximize the return on TWC's reserved funds within the Board policy guidelines
Lead the compilation of the yearend draft financial statements, preparation of yearend audit lead sheets, liaising with the external auditor and responding to audit queries
Develop forecasting and modeling tools that enable TWC to measure success, opportunities, and risks, and to plan for the future
Participate in the development of strategic annual and long

- term plans, incorporating financial planning in the process

Assess processes in order to identify and communicate process and/or control weaknesses
Develop, reassess, implement, and oversee compliance with financial policies and procedures
Assess and provide recommendations to the Executive Director and the Board on evolving accounting standards and tax regulations
Provide support and guidance to other staff as required when requested

Job Qualifications

Position Requirements:

Education:
Undergraduate degree in accounting, professional designation in good standing (CA, CMA or CGA)
Experience:
Minimum 4 years of progressive financial experience at a managerial level
Strong knowledge and experience in endtoend financial processes and controls
Experience in working within the charity sector preferred
Experience and comfort working in a team environment

Competencies:

Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation) with focus on clear, concise messaging
Strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to influence with integrity across with organization and with external parties
Motivated selfstarter, with ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities
Flexible and adaptable to changing and dynamic work environment
A working knowledge of standard financial reporting guidelines, MIS Guidelines, GAAP (specifically notforprofit accounting and PSAS), CRA regulations and

- guidelines

Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills, with attention to detail
Process improvement mindset to identify and provide recommendations to enhance efficiencies, effectiveness and cost savings

Working Conditions:

Fastpaced office/hospital environment, with noise and the possibility of frequent interruptions
This position requires working near materials and animals that may trigger allergic reactions

Physical Requirements:

Requires the ability to spend extended periods using a computer keyboard
Requires extended periods of sitting

Please note:
Toronto Wildlife Centre is considered an essential workplace and adheres to Toronto Public Health's COVID-19 Guidelines for Businesses & Community Organizations