Salary Range: $102,167.00 To $153,251.00 Annually

Union Affiliation:

Excluded staff, Management

Hiring Range:

$102,167.00 - $153, 251.00

Vacancy Status:

This posting is for an existing vacancy in our office.

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About the role We are seeking an experienced finance professional to join our team as Manager, Finance and Facilities. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Manager, Finance and Facilities is responsible for the effective day-to-day operation of the Office's Finance and Facilities functions. This is a hands-on management role requiring strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgement and the ability to lead a team in an setting where accuracy, financial controls and deadlines matter.

The successful candidate will oversee the Office's accounting and financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, year-end and audit activities, payroll, cash management, purchasing, and financial controls. They will also lead and support the Finance team and oversee the Office's facilities function.

This opportunity will be particularly well suited to an experienced finance manager or controller who understands the detail behind the numbers, is comfortable reviewing and challenging financial information, can identify and resolve operational issues, and enjoys leading a team responsible for delivering an effective and reliable finance operation.

Key responsibilities Finance As Manager, Finance and Facilities, you will provide hands-on leadership and oversight of the Finance team and ensure that the Office's financial activities are completed accurately, efficiently and on time.

Lead the day-to-day operation of the Finance function, establish priorities, allocate work and ensure that critical financial deadlines and deliverables are met.

Supervise and support Finance and Facilities staff, establish clear performance expectations, provide coaching and direction, address performance issues when required and support employee development.

Oversee the integrity and accuracy of the organization's accounting records and ensure that appropriate financial controls, accounting practices, policies and procedures are followed.

Oversee month-end and year-end financial processes, including reconciliations, adjustments, supporting schedules and closing activities.

Coordinate and support the annual external audit, ensure that requested documentation is complete and accurate, respond to auditor inquiries and resolve outstanding issues.

Prepare, review and analyze internal financial reports, identify discrepancies or emerging issues and ensure appropriate corrective action is taken.

Working with the CFO, assist in the annual budgeting process, consolidate organizational estimates and prepare financial information in the required format for submission.

Prepare and maintain financial forecasts, monitor expenditures and commitments throughout the year and identify potential budget pressures or variances.

Manage cash planning and forecasting and support required reporting to government and other external bodies.

Coordinate administrative functions tied to payroll processing.

Review and authorize invoices, expenses and other financial transactions within delegated authority.

Maintain and strengthen financial processes and controls, identify opportunities to improve efficiency and ensure that established procedures are consistently followed.

Provide practical financial analysis and advice to the CFO, senior management and managers to support operational and resource decisions.

Liaise with government officials, auditors, vendors and other external parties on financial matters as required.

Facilities The Manager also oversees the Office's Facilities function and provides leadership and direction to staff responsible for facilities administration.

Oversee relationships with landlords, property management and service providers.

Ensure maintenance and facilities issues are identified, prioritized and resolved in a timely manner.

Oversee facilities-related contracts, vendors and expenditures.

Coordinate building access, security and other workplace requirements.

Support the effective day-to-day operation of the Office's physical workplace, including facilities-related moves or

📌 Manager, Finance (Canada)
🏢 Ombudsman
📍 Canada