Our NPO client in Oakville is on the lookout for a driven, adaptable, and detail-oriented Finance and Accounting Manager who is ready to take ownership of day-to-day transactional accounting and finance functions. If you are someone who thrives in an independent setting, possesses strong full-cycle accounting skills, and wants to be part of a collaborative team — this could be for you!

This is an opportunity to expand your expertise, manage hands-on day-to-day transactions as well as higher-level reporting, and work directly with senior leadership. You will play a vital role in managing full-cycle accounting, overseeing investment reconciliations, and providing financial clarity.

What our client has to offer:

- Discretionary bonus and 5% RRSP match

- Comprehensive health and dental benefits

- Hybrid work arrangement (50% in-office / 2 to 2.5 days per week)

- Summer hours offering Friday afternoons off in July and August

- Strong succession planning and long-term career advancement opportunities

Responsibilities:

- Handle day-to-day transactional and full-cycle accounting, including AP/AR, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.

- Supervise one direct report (office assistant) handling payments and AP.

- Manage the month-end close process, financial statement preparation, variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.

- Oversee and reconcile complex investments across significant organizational assets.





- Gradually take on payroll, group benefits administration, charitable tax returns, and coordination with external auditors.

- Learn and utilize niche industry-specific software and identify opportunities for continuous process improvement.

- Participate in bi-weekly team meetings and attend approximately four organizational events per year.

Qualifications:

- Strong full-cycle accounting experience, capable of managing daily transactional tasks up to financial reporting and analysis.

- A CPA is considered an asset, but not required if backed by strong hands-on experience.

- Charitable or fund accounting experience is considered a strong asset.

- Solid grasp of investment accounting and reconciliations.

- High initiative, adaptability, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

- Local residency in or near Oakville is strongly preferred.

This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.

To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.
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📌 Finance & Accounting Manager (Oakville)
🏢 Elby Professional Recruitment
📍 Oakville