Job Summary

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Senior Manager is responsible to provide the leadership, strategic direction, and overall management of finance and payroll. The Senior Manager, Finance has experience managing people, developing and implementing financial controls and procedures, preparing accurate financial statements and reports, leading an annual budgeting process and providing ongoing support to Managers pertaining to departmental budget(s), and serving as the primary liaison with our banking partner(s), external auditors and vendors.

The Senior Manager, Finance is responsible for managing an accounting system to support operations of four distinct operating centres. This requires monitoring and developing policies and procedures, recommending improvements, and resourcing all aspects of financial management.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING:

● Develops and maintains timely and accurate financial statements and reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

● Develops, implements, and ensures compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.

● Ensures that all statutory requirements of the organization are met

● Prepares all supporting information for the annual audit and oversees implementation of any audit recommendations.

● Prepares supporting information for authorized groups such as the Canadian Revenue Agency and the Worker’s Compensation Board.

● Documents and maintains complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions.

● Develops and maintains financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payables, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash.

● Reconciles bank and investment accounts, and manages cash flow.

● Reviews monthly results and implements monthly variance reporting as compared to budget.

● Manages the cash flow and prepares cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy.

● Tracks and maintains all organizational contracts. I.e. Vendors, suppliers, Municipal contracts, etc.





● Supports and attends all Finance Committee meetings and attends Board Meetings providing support to the Chief Executive Officer and Board Treasurer as needed.

● Oversees petty cash, bank deposits and the issuing of cheques and invoices.

● Supports communication with local Municipalities, Accountants, Insurance Companies, Legal Counsel, Banking/Financial Investment firms, Veterinary Practices and Providers and customers.

● Supports the Chief Executive Officer in contract negotiations by collecting, interpreting and reviewing financial information.

● Responsible for identifying any issues with the day-to-day financial operations, and making recommendations to improve efficiency and accuracy.

PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION:

● Ensures Payroll Administrator processes employee payroll in a timely and accurate manner.

● Assists with the negotiations and manages the employee insurance, benefits, and pension plans.

● Process and submit statutory and perks remittances on time.

● Ensures annual T4s and T4As are issued by payroll provider.

● Supports Payroll Administrator with the tracking of vacation, sick leave and other leave

according to Niagara SPCA and Humane Society policies.

BUDGET PREPARATION:

● Leads the annual budget preparation process in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer and Department Managers.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

● Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance or related field required. (CPA, CA preferred)

● Minimum 5 years’ leadership experience in accounting, payroll and office administration.

● Experience working with in a not for profit organization and with a Finance Committee and Board of Directors preferred

● Knowledge of common accounting software,



payroll software and Canadian GAAP standards

● Demonstrated experience overseeing financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and internal controls.

● Proven ability to provide strategic financial guidance to senior leadership and the Board of Directors.

● Experience managing and developing finance teams.

● Expert level of efficiency with Microsoft Office and online software applications

● Experience with workplace health and safety standards

● Experience with fundraising organizations is an asset

● Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire confidence and trust amongst all stakeholders, vendors, clients

● Excellent organizational skills in order to meet time demands and multiple duties

● Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team environment

● Clear criminal record background check

COMMITMENT:

● Full-time, 40 hours weekly.

● Able to attend to work-related matters that occur after regularly scheduled work hours.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Niagara SPCA & Humane Society is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are passionate about animal welfare and are looking for a rewarding career serving your community, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume to: [email protected]

Pay: $85,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

- Do you have a Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance or a related field; CPA designation ?
- How many years of progressive experience in accounting and financial management do you have?
- How many years of leadership or management capacity experience do you have?
- How many years of experience of overseeing financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and internal controls do you have?

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Manager, Finance (Welland)
🏢 Welland SPCA
📍 Welland