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 robust governance practices across a complex, multi-program environment. This is a hybrid opportunity with periodic travel required within a 50 km radius.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Business PartnershipAct 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. Contribute to special projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness. Team LeadershipLead, 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 & ControlsLead 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. Review reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analyses to ensure reporting integrity. Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and documentation. 10+ years of progressive accounting, finance, audit, controllership, or financial management experience.5+ years of people leadership experience with a track record of coaching and developing teams. Strong experience leading external audits and preparing audited financial statements. Demonstrated expertise in internal controls, compliance, risk management, and financial reporting. Knowledge of not-for-profit, charitable, public sector, or broader government-funded environments. Join a respected mission-driven organization that creates meaningful impact within the community. Lead critical finance, audit, and governance initiatives. Opportunity to modernize processes, strengthen controls, and contribute to long-term organizational success. If you are a CPA with a passion for financial stewardship, audit leadership, and supporting organizations that make a difference in their communities, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

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