Accounting and Finance Manager

Elby Professional Recruitment; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

RRSP match 5%

Health and dental benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Summer hours (Friday afternoons off in

Job summary

Elby Professional Recruitment is assisting a non-profit client in Oakville in their search for a Finance and Accounting Manager. This role focuses on owning day-to-day transactional accounting and full-cycle finance functions while working closely with senior leadership.

You will manage month-end close, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, with exposure to investment accounting and payroll. A hybrid work arrangement and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in full-cycle accounting and financial reporting.
• CPA designation is an asset but not required with strong hands-on experience.
• Experience with investment accounting is a strong asset.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Local residency in or near Oakville preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day transactional and full-cycle accounting, including AP/AR, 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.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Investment accounting

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Payroll administration

Independent work

Education

CPA designation (asset)

Job description

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 environment, 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.

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.