A well-established charitable and community-focused organization is seeking an experienced finance leader to join its team in a newly created leadership opportunity.

This role is ideal for a CPA who enjoys balancing team leadership, audit oversight, financial reporting, internal controls, and hands-on operational finance responsibilities.

Reporting to the senior finance leader, the Manager, Finance, Audit & Compliance will play a key role in strengthening financial stewardship, supporting organizational accountability, and ensuring strong governance practices across a complex, multi-program workplace.

This is a hybrid opportunity with periodic travel required within a 50 km radius.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Business Partnership Act as a strategic finance partner to operational and executive leaders, providing financial guidance, analysis, and decision support.

Support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and organizational initiatives through meaningful financial insights.

Partner with stakeholders across the organization to improve financial literacy and promote sound financial decision-making.

Contribute to special projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness.

Team Leadership Lead, mentor,



and develop members of the finance team across accounts payable, general accounting, and related functions.

Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture focused on accountability, professional development, and continuous improvement.

Support process optimization and scalability within the finance function.

Audit, Compliance & Controls Lead the annual external audit process and serve as the primary point of contact for auditors.

Coordinate audit schedules, working papers, financial statement preparation, and year-end reporting requirements.

Maintain and enhance internal controls, governance practices, and financial policies.

Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, funding agreements, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.

Identify financial risks and recommend strategies to strengthen controls and mitigate exposure.

Reporting & Process Improvement Support accurate and timely month-end and year-end financial reporting.

Review reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analyses to ensure reporting integrity.

Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and documentation.

Leverage financial systems and reporting tools to improve efficiency, reporting capabilities, and decision support.

📌 Finance Manager (Cambridge)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Cambridge