25 Oct
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Jack.org
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Toronto
As Senior Accountant, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the financial integrity of Jack.org while providing the analysis and insights needed to support responsible decision‑making. Your work will help ensure that resources are managed effectively so we can continue delivering our mission across Canada.
This role combines hands‑on accounting with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic support. You’ll work with financial data to understand what is happening across the organization and help translate that information into meaningful insights and recommendations.
You’ll work at the intersection of finance and operations.
You’ll help connect our systems and data.
With NetSuite and Salesforce playing significant roles in our financial and fundraising operations, you’ll help ensure that financial and donor data is complete, accurate, and properly reconciled across systems.
You’ll help shape how we grow.
This role provides an opportunity to strengthen financial processes, improve reporting and controls, support organizational planning, and help build scalable practices that support our continued growth.
org relies on strong financial management to ensure that our resources are being used effectively and responsibly in support of our mission to transform the way we understand and approach youth mental health across Canada.
Reporting to the Director of Finance , the Senior Accountant will be responsible for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of Jack.org’s financial records while providing timely financial analysis and insights to stakeholders across the organization.
This role combines core accounting responsibilities with financial planning and analysis, including month‑end reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow management, grant accounting, financial reporting, and audit support. The Senior Accountant will work closely with teams across the organization to translate financial information into actionable insights and support sound operational and strategic decision‑making.
The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting experience,
an understanding of nonprofit financial operations, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across a growing organization.
Core Accounting & Reporting
Build and update monthly and quarterly financial performance reports and forecasts and maintain forecast accuracy within acceptable thresholds
Prepare statement of operations analyses across a variety of dimensions, such as financial period, program, operational department, and budget‑to‑actuals
Reconcile balance sheet accounts, prepare variance analyses against prior periods and prepare management reports within reasonable time after monthly closing
Reconcile and ensure donor data is complete and consistent between the financial system and CRM
in compliance with relevant regulations and accounting standards
Ensure appropriate accounting for successful grant awards, and work with Programs and Development teams on understanding expenditure priorities based on grant constraints
Review bank and account reconciliations prepared by Finance Coordinator
Monitor and review account payables, account receivables, credit card accounts, banking accounts, and donation accounts to ensure consistency with financial & CRM records
Prepare month‑end journal entries to close out general ledger monthly
Provide schedules and documentation for internal and external audit, acting as the main point of contact for external auditors and the finance team
Planning & Analysis:
Support cash flow management and forecasting
Support in monitoring financial KPIs within strategic plan to assess organizational performance
Support with HST, payroll, & tax compliance reporting
Supporting in formulating and amending internal controls to fit organizational needs
Support with Audit, Finance and Risk Committee meeting materials, as required
Support with training of non finance staff on financial procedures, transaction coding, as well as expectations on timely submissions of financial data and accounting practices
Assist in the implementation of business practices and maintenance of financial software systems
Provide back up support to senior management for temporary short‑term absences as needed
Experience working in Non‑Profit sector is an asset
Knowledge of financial systems such as NetSuite and familiarity with CRMs like Salesforce are crucial
Knowledge of advanced Excel and BI tools to automate repetitive tasks and create reporting dashboards and automated reports are preferred
Attention to detail, organization, and efficiency in data driven approach to make decisions
At least 3‑5 years of finance experience, including hands‑on exposure to accounting operations
Understanding of accounting standards, either through education or experience
Understanding of Canadian HST and charity regulations is a strong asset
Be creative and flexible to find solutions, while upholding accounting standards
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
Professional designation (CPA) or working towards it preferred
This position is based in Toronto and typically follows a hybrid work model, however, candidates based elsewhere in Canada may also be considered for a fully remote arrangement. This role is a full time, regular position.
We are committed to building a team representative of different backgrounds and perspectives, and we encourage applications from all candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada.
We know that women, racialized people, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and people with disabilities may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. org, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic, and accountable workplace.
📌 Senior Accounting Supervisor (Toronto)
🏢 Jack.org
📍 Toronto