As Finance Leadat OCAS, you’ll lead the Finance team’s day-to-day operations and help ensure our accounting practices, internal controls, and finance processes are accurate, reliable, and aligned with organizational needs. Reporting to the Director, Finance & Risk, you’ll provide direct leadership and mentorship to the Financial Analyst and Accounting Specialist, while supporting the financial planning, reporting, and compliance activities that help guide organizational decision-making.With a strong accounting foundation and leadership experience, you’ll work closely with the Director, Finance & Risk to support strategic financial planning and act as a trusted advisor to leaders across the organization. You’ll also deliver responsive financial services to internal and external interest holders.This is a full-time permanent position requiring three days each week in our Guelph office. If you want to lead a high-performing Finance team and make a meaningful impact at an organization that supports Ontario’s college sector, this role is for you!In this role, you will:Lead and mentor the Finance team, providing day-to-day supervision to the Financial Analyst and Accounting Specialist while supporting career development and responsive serviceOversee and approve the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, settlements, and accruals for OCAS and partner organizationsReview, validate, and post payroll entries provided by Human ResourcesMaintain and improve internal control frameworks,



including approval thresholds aligned with the OCAS Purchasing PolicyUpdate and maintain contracts for financial and payroll services with partner organizationsPrepare and deliver monthly financial reports, variance analyses, and financial insights to budget owners, the Executive Team, Employee Forums, and the Director, Finance & RiskSupport the preparation of materials for the Audit Committee and Board of DirectorsLead the annual budget development process and maintain forecasts aligned to approved operating plans, including cash flow forecastsCoordinate annual audit, tax, and compliance activities, including working paper preparation, year-end documentation, auditor liaison, and statutory reporting requirements for a not-for-profit organizationDevelop and maintain accounting policies and process documentation, identify system and process improvements, and ensure critical Finance functions are cross-trained within the teamRepresent the Finance department in cross-functional projects and support the Director, Finance & Risk with financial information requests, ad hoc reporting, and assigned projectsYou should have:CPA designation, requiredA post-secondary degree or diploma in accounting or finance8 to 10 years of relevant progressive experience, or equivalentProven ability to lead a team, manage competing priorities,



and communicate with tact and diplomacy in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentExceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving, and organizational skillsStrong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial audiencesAbility to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external interest holdersNice-to-haves:Experience in the not-for-profit or broader public sectorExperience preparing financial materials for boards, audit committees, or similar governance audiencesExperience with MS Dynamics Business Central ERP SystemAdvanced Excel capabilitiesFamiliarity with Accounting Standards for Not-For-Profit Organizations (ASNPO)Why OCAS?Enjoy a flexible hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with remote workJoin a collaborative team that is passionate about technology and empowered to explorenew ideasand better ways of workingStart with 22 vacation days, plus a paid company shutdown during the holiday seasonPlan for the futurewith a defined benefit corporate pension planAccess comprehensive benefits, including vision, dental, extended health care, life insurance, and moreGive back through paid volunteer time and opportunities to support local charities in your communityThe pay range for this position $92,660.00 - $108,000.00, depending on skills and previous experience.Position Reports to: Director, Finance & RiskThis position is being offered to replace an existing vacancy#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Finance Lead (Courtice)
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