Manager (Accounting & Finance) - Permanent Full - Toronto, Canada - The Macaulay Child Development Centre

The Macaulay Child Development Centre

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Toronto, Canada

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Manager, Accounting and Finance

Permanent Full Time
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COMPETITION NUMBER:C/E

HOURS OF WORK:
Full Time (35 hours/week)

START DATE/TERM:
Immediately

REPORTS TO:
Director, Finance and Administration

***: This position will be responsible to organize and manage the functions of the Accounting and Finance department, ensuring effective and efficient management of all aspects of accounting and financial reporting.

The individual will also be responsible for recommending improvements to Macaulay accounting practices and procedures, implementing processes and internal controls, assist with ensuring efficient use of Macaulay's financial resources, and comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

The Manager will provide leadership and supervision to the accounting staff and provide leadership to the agency as a member of the management team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Daily/Ongoing:

Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.
Assist with Accounts Payable cheque signing duties and EFT approvals
Enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows.
Resolve escalated issues with customers/vendors
Support improvements to Macaulay accounting practices and procedures, implementing processes and internal controls, assist with ensuring efficient use of Macaulay's financial resources, and comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Monthly and or Quarterly:

Assist with multiple (internal and external) stakeholder's reports.
Preparation of monthly closings, payroll, and departmental reports for consistency, accuracy and timelines, including analyzing and reconciling general ledgers.
Prepare reports to Supervisors, Managers, Directors and Board of Directors i.e. monthly and quarterly budget vs. actuals; general ledger details, salary and benefit YTD analysis, proforma forecast to end of the fiscal year, and investments.
Support Program Supervisors and Managers in forecast preparation as required.
Prepare quarterly general ledger output
Report on financial performance (actual costs vs. budgeted) on a projectlevel as requested.

Annual:

Supervise preparation of:

- year-end reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, and journal entries.
- accrual and general ledger entries (e.g. vacation/sick/overtime balances).
- financial statements for purpose of year-end audit.
- annual financial statements and supporting working paper file.
- all records for fixed assets

Prepare all annual tax returns (ex. EHT, HST, property tax rebate, etc.)
Oversee the audit process.

Leadership/Supervision:

Monitor the daily performance of the accounting department staff.
Supervise staff including recruitment, orientation, training, attendance management, performance evaluation, and disciplinary action (if required)
Foster an environment of teamwork, quality outcomes and continuous quality improvement within and across programs and departments.
Work with the team on various projects such as system implementations and operational improvement
Provide backup coverage during department staff absences

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in finance, business or related field
Member in good standing with the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (i.e. CPA. CGA, CMA, CA)
Minimum five years' accounting and finance experience (notforprofit expertise an asset).
Experience managing/supervising a staff team
Extensive experience with Sage 300 (Accpac) or equivalent accounting software
Indepth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, concepts and best practices.
Experience working in a unionized environment is an asset.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical and problemsolving skills
Demonstrates a high degree of initiative, problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to compile, analyze, interpret, and present complex financial reports, statements, and/or projections to a variety of stakeholders
Demonstrates an ability to build and maintain effective work partnerships with colleagues, clients and stakeholders of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities.
Strong organizational capabilities to manage multiple projects with excellent time management skills and the ability to multi task and prioritize effectively.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, initiative and a high degree of confidentiality.
Highly motivated to continually strive for excellent results including ongoing improvements to work processes.
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