- Produce and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for the Area X.O team
- Prepare accurate and timely cash flow projections
- Review and approve journal entries and schedules, including revenue recognition and cost allocations
- Apply GAAP and not-for-profit financial principles across program contexts
- Collect financial data for annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
- Develop budgets supporting funding proposals
- Review and approve project reports submitted to funders
- Maintain compliance with internal controls and not-for-profit financial guidelines
- Support financial and program audits and assess audit readiness
- Liaise on procurement policy and procedures and ensure consistent application
- Deliver timely financial insights to team leads verbally and in writing
- Interpret finance policies and procedures, train colleagues on finance systems, and explain monthly reports
- Mentor colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement, inclusion, and belonging
- Identify and implement improvements to financial systems and processes
- Improve the quality and timeliness of financial reporting
- Adapt to evolving program needs and organizational priorities

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or related field
- Accounting designation (CPA) is an asset
- 5 to 7 years of experience
- At least two years of experience managing direct reports




- Working or volunteering with a not-for-profit organization is an asset
- Strong communication skills, oral, reading, and writing
- Experience with revenue recognition, cost allocation, and project- or fund-based accounting
- Experience building and maintaining budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
- Familiarity with internal controls and audit readiness
- Robust spreadsheet skills
- Confidence working in an ERP or financial reporting system
- Experience preparing financial reporting for external funders is an asset

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance within not-for-profit organizations, with a strong focus on GAAP principles and audit readiness. Proven ability to mentor colleagues and enhance financial systems for improved reporting quality and timeliness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- Financial Reporting
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- GAAP Compliance
- Audit Readiness
- Team Leadership

Hard Skills

- Revenue Recognition
- Cost Allocation
- Cash Flow Projections
- Financial Analysis
- Spreadsheet Proficiency

Soft Skills

- Strong Communication Skills
- Mentoring
- Continuous Improvement

Certifications & Qualifications

- CPA

Industry Keywords

- Not-for-Profit Financial Principles
- Internal Controls
- Financial Guidelines
- Procurement Policy

Tools & Technologies

- ERP Systems
- Financial Reporting Systems

📌 Finance Manager (Ottawa)
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