Our Client is looking for a Senior Finance Manager for a 3 months contract.

Location: 1 day in office located in North York

The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial health of the organization, ensuring strong internal controls, compliance with regulatory requirements, and accurate reporting to leadership, the Board, funders, and donors. This role supports the organization’s mission by providing strategic financial guidance and operational oversight.

About the Opportunity

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

Lead month-end and year-end close processes

Monitor cash flow and maintain cash forecasts

Develop and track organizational budgets (program and operational)

Present financial reports to Executive Director and Board

Support annual audit and liaise with external auditors

Prepare financial reports for funders and grant agencies

Budgeting & Forecasting

Lead annual budgeting process in collaboration with program leads

Monitor budget vs. actuals and provide variance analysis

Support grant budgeting and funding proposals

Advise leadership on financial planning and sustainability

Compliance & Internal Controls

Ensure compliance with CRA regulations (if Canadian NPO), funder requirements, and relevant accounting standards

Maintain and improve internal financial controls

Oversee payroll processing and statutory remittances

Manage financial policies and procedures

Accounts & Operations Oversight

Oversee accounts payable and receivable

Monitor restricted and unrestricted funds

Ensure proper allocation of expenses across programs

Maintain fixed asset register

Supervise finance staff (if applicable)

Strategic Support

Provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making

Identify financial risks and mitigation strategies

Support long-term financial sustainability planning

About You

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting,



Finance, or related field

5+ years of progressive accounting experience (NPO experience preferred)

Strong understanding of fund accounting

Experience with grant reporting

Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, etc.)

Advanced Excel skills

How to Apply
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DISCLAIMERS
This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present you as a candidate for the foregoing position. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law,



any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if one is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected] .

Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and is committed to providing transparent notice of our policies in English here and in French here . Additionally, the company uses AI to perform preliminary screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;

licensure and certification requirements;

office location and other geographic considerations;

other business and organizational needs.

Having said that Vaco by Highspring believes that the salary range referenced reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s retirement plan (or similar retirement advantages).

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📌 Senior Finance Manager, Contract (Ontario)
🏢 Vaco
📍 Ontario