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Finance Manager

Full-time, Continuing

POSITION SUMMARY

The Finance Manager leads the day-to-day Finance function and is a senior, hands on CPA responsible for accurate accounting, timely financial statements, effective internal controls, audit coordination and staff supervision. The Manager prepares, reviews and resolves complex accounting work while developing the team and improving financial processes. Working closely with the VP Finance and Operations, the Manager translates financial priorities into reliable operational delivery. The Manager supervises the Senior Financial Analyst, who leads budget preparation, forecasting and financial analysis, and contributes to planning, systems improvement and institutional decision support, also supervises the bookkeeper and accounts payable clerk. The role supports stewardship of the University’s resources and works collaboratively with academic and administrative units. Initial priorities include continuity of financial reporting, audit completion, Finance process documentation and stabilization of Anthology Finance workflows.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead month end and year end close using documented schedules and checklists; assign responsibilities and ensure deadlines are met.
- Prepare and review financial statements, accompanying notes,



supporting schedules and reporting packages under the University’s applicable accounting framework and approved policies.
- Maintain general ledger integrity; prepare or review complex journal entries, accruals, allocations, deferred revenue and correcting entries.
- Ensure bank, investment, receivable, payable, payroll, capital asset and other balance sheet accounts are reconciled; resolve aged items and material discrepancies.
- Supervise receivables, payables, collections, payment processing and expense administration; review staff work and exceptions and provide hands‑on support when required.
- Oversee capital asset accounting, capitalization, amortization and supporting records, with analytical support from the Senior Financial Analyst.
- Supervise, coach and develop the Finance team; set priorities, review workload and performance, and establish clear preparation and review responsibilities.
- Maintain coverage for critical duties through cross training and documented backup arrangements while preserving appropriate segregation of duties.

Audit and Compliance

- Coordinate the external audit, maintain the audit request tracker and completion timetable, and ensure complete, accurate working papers and timely responses.



Resolve accounting questions with auditors and the VPFO; expedite and investigate any irregularities and material risks to the VPFO.
- Own implementation of agreed audit recommendations and management letter actions, supported by the Senior Financial Analyst’s tracking and analysis.
- Prepare or review applicable tax filings, GST returns and rebates, charity returns and other statutory or funder reports; maintain a calendar of deadlines and verify supporting information with responsible departments.
- Coordinate financial reporting for related entities where assigned and maintain reconciliations and consolidation schedules where required.

Internal Controls and Financial Authority

- Maintain and improve controls over receipts, payments, journal entries, vendor changes, reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Apply approved purchasing, delegation and signing authority policies; exercise approval authority only within documented delegations.
- Review unusual transactions and control exceptions; expedite and investigate any irregularities and material risks to the VPFO.
- Recommend accounting procedures and policy improvements; implement approved changes and monitor compliance.
- Coordinate financial system access with IT and maintain an inventory of Finance websites, permissions and authorities.

Cash and Restricted Funds

- Manage operational cash requirements, payment schedules and banking administration within approved authorities.
- Review cash flow forecasts prepared by the Senior Financial Analyst and advise the VPFO of liquidity pressures and required action.
- Maintain accurate accounting for donations, grants, restricted contributions and endowments, including deferrals, releases and reconciliations.
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