- Oversee day-to-day financial operations and provide senior-level financial and budget planning support
- Maintain the Association’s system of accounts and ensure accurate, timely financial data
- Perform general ledger reconciliations and analysis
- Oversee financial software administration for full-cycle accounting and payroll
- Develop and implement financial policies, standards, procedures, and internal controls
- Oversee Association banking functions
- Monitor regulatory changes and reporting requirements
- Provide financial advice, reporting, education, guides, and training materials to staff
- Develop reporting tools and information delivery processes
- Support forecasting and annual budget planning, including projections, fund structures, costing models, and risk analysis
- Manage month-end and financial review processes
- Prepare monthly financial statements and reports for the Board’s Finance and Audit Committee
- Coordinate annual audited financial statements and external financial audits
- Prepare external financial reports for funders and other organizations
- Supervise Finance and Payroll staff, including orientation, evaluation, development, scheduling, and employment-related procedures
- Participate in researching and implementing financial information systems Requirements - Undergraduate degree
- Qualified designation in accounting from a recognized educational institution (CPA)
- Minimum 6+ years’ progressive experience in a professional accounting position, preferably with fund accounting
- Minimum 3+ years’ experience as a financial controller with supervisory experience
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, deferral method of accounting restricted revenue, registered charity accounting standards, and regulations governing non-profit organizations
- Thorough understanding of complex budgets and financial statements
- Thorough knowledge of accounting, payroll,



and office procedures
- Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, notably Excel
- Experience with accounting systems such as Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT, Martus, Float, and Payworks
- Ability to supervise and train employees and assign work in a busy environment
- Ability to develop and prepare consolidated budgets and financial statements
- Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills
- Demonstrated decision-making ability and leadership skills
- Ability to interpret and enforce applicable financial policies with tact and diplomacy
- Strong office administration skills
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
- Successful completion of background screening, including a provincial criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening, and education verification Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in financial operations, budget planning, and accounting principles, with a strong focus on compliance and regulatory standards. Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams while implementing effective financial policies and reporting tools. Highest-signal resume keywords - CPA Certification
- Financial Controller Experience
- Fund Accounting Knowledge
- Microsoft Excel Proficiency
- Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT Experience ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills - Financial Operations Management
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Budget Planning and Forecasting
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Internal Controls Development
- Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
- Financial Analysis
- Payroll Administration
- Accounting Procedures
- Risk Analysis Soft Skills - Leadership Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Decision-Making Ability
- Communication Skills
- Employee Training and Supervision Certifications & Qualifications - CPA Certification Industry Keywords - Non-Profit Accounting Standards
- Fund Structures
- Restricted Revenue Accounting
- Charity Accounting Regulations
- Financial Reporting Requirements Tools & Technologies - Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT
- Martus
- Float
- Payworks
- Microsoft Office

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