With over 35,000 registrants, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (“the College”) is the regulatory body for social workers and social service workers in Ontario. Our mandate is to serve and protect the public interest through self-regulation of the professions.

The Role: Manager, Finance Employment Status:

Permanent Full Time Type of Position:

Existing Vacancy Location:

2 days per week at the Downtown Toronto Office Number of Vacancies:

1 Target Salary Hiring Range:

$109,435 – $147,738

The Role: The Manager, Finance is accountable for the integrity, accuracy and compliance of all financial operations of the College, ensuring that financial systems, reporting, controls and policies meet legislative requirements, generally accepted accounting principles and the College’s accountability obligations as a regulator. This role is responsible for all financial reporting, payroll, benefit administration, budgeting and internal controls and ensures that the College meets its statutory and legislative financial obligations. The Finance Manager also provides critical financial advisory support to the Finance and Audit Committee with timely, evidence-based financial information and analysis required to support sound organizational decision-making and effective governance.

As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for:

Financial Accounting and Reporting:

Develop, maintain and process financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit cards, petty cash and bank reconciliations.

Reconcile revenue, expenditures and liabilities to general ledgers.

Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and user friendly reports,



in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Auditing:

Coordinate annual external audit materials and external financial reporting.

Liaise with the Auditor and respond to any requests and inquires.

Benefit Administration

Oversee the benefits and pension plans, and processes newly hired employees with respect to payroll deductions.

Maintain records for all perks and pension contributions made by employees, and prepare Registered Pension Plans Annual Information Return and Summary of Contributions for Financial Services Regulatory Authority.

Payroll

Process semi-monthly payroll in an accurate, compliant and timely manner, meeting all statutory and legislative requirements and adhering to the College’s financial policies.

Budgeting

Advise Registrar and CEO and department heads in developing the organization’s annual budget to align with the long-term business plan and cash flow projections.

Monitor organizational spending for variances, reporting and explaining significant variances.

Policies

Lead the development and implementation of internal financial controls, and of policies in accounting, payroll, benefits and expenditures.

As an active member of the Management Team,



contribute to the development of the operational plan and lead by example by working collaboratively with program and operational areas of the College.

We’re looking for a CPA professional in good standing who combines finance and accounting experience with strong people leadership and strategic thinking.

Successful completion of a post-secondary degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Management or Business Administration.

Minimum 7 years of progressive finance and accounting experience including payroll and benefit administration.

Minimum 5 years of experience in a people leadership role, including coaching and providing constructive feedback to manage performance and support staff development.

Payroll designation is an asset.

Experience with Business Central is an asset.

Proven experience communicating with clarity and credibility through change, ambiguity, and difficult decisions, while building trust across diverse audiences, internally and externally with key partners.

Proven experience managing competing priorities and shifting demands with professional judgment, seeing problems through to resolution, and following through consistently.

Strategic planning, execution, and project management skills.

Demonstrated political acuity, meeting tight deadlines and working under pressure, and handling confidential and sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.

Demonstrated experience using data and reporting to identify trends, anticipate issues, and make informed decisions about team performance, staffing, and workflow.

Technologically savvy, with demonstrated experience using Microsoft 365 and relational databases.

At the College, you’ll work alongside dedicated professionals

📌 Manager, Finance (Winnipeg)
🏢 OCSWSSW
📍 Winnipeg