Accounting Manager

YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charitable organization in Winnipeg seeks an Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations and staff. Key responsibilities include preparing financial statements, coordinating audits, and supporting budgeting processes. Candidates must possess a CPA and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. Join a collaborative team dedicated to community service and social responsibility.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous vacation entitlement

Complimentary individual membership to Community Hubs

Employer-matching pension plan

Qualifications

• 2 years of accounting experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communications skills verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support accounting staff and volunteers.
• Lead annual financial funder and sales tax (GST/RST) audits.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements.

Skills

Internal Audit

Supervising

Data Entry

Compliance

Customer Service

Accounting & Finance

General Ledger Accounting

IFRS

External Audit

Microsoft Excel

ERP

Payroll

Financial statement

ACCA

CPA

Education

Recognized Accounting Designation (CPA)

Tools

Computerized accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

For over 145 years the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg has been at the heart of communities in Winnipeg helping people of all backgrounds, ages and abilities live engaging more rewarding lives. We're an inclusive charitable organization that is committed to nurturing the potential of children, teens and young adults, families and seniors by promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. To learn more about us visit a key member of the Finance team and the Associations broader leadership group the Accounting Manager works closely with the Vice President Finance and Risk Management to support the effective financial operations of the Association. This role is responsible for preparing timely and accurate financial statements, coordinating audits and ensuring efficient accounting processes. The Accounting Manager provides guidance to the finance staff and collaborates across departments to uphold the Associations financial accountability and support its mission-driven programs and initiatives.

Why work at the Y

• A comprehensive benefits package comparable to some of Canada’s best employers
• A generous vacation entitlement that increases with years of service
• Complimentary individual membership to our Community Hubs with available family add‑on so you can enjoy all our health, fitness and aquatics services
• An employer‑matching pension plan

Contribute your skills to meaningful work that supports programs across the Association.

Join a supportive collaborative team with opportunities for learning and professional growth.

Responsibilities

Leadership

• Supervise and support accounting staff and volunteers fostering growth, development and strong team communication.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, performance, feedback and development processes for accounting staff.
• Provide support to the broader Association team as needed.

Operations

• Lead annual financial funder and sales tax (GST/RST) audits and ensure accurate timely reporting.
• Support development of the annual Association Business Plan and recommend improvements to financial controls and systems.
• Review financial statements with non‑financial managers and provide training on financial processes and controls.
• Provide accounting support across departments including the YMCA of Brandon.

Administration

• Oversee accounting staff scheduling and payroll administration.
• Monitor internal controls and policies to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Review daily transactions and invoices to ensure accuracy and proper approvals.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements.

Qualifications

• Recognized Accounting Designation (CPA)
• 2 years of Accounting experience
• Experience using computerized accounting software
• Computer Skills: Excel, Word, Email
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Exceptional leadership abilities
• Excellent communications skills verbal and written
• Competent with departmental budgeting and financial management
• Working with diverse individuals in an office setting
• Must be able to work independently and as a part of a team

Application Deadline: November 28 2025

Accessibility Accommodation for Applicants

The Y is committed to providing an inclusive environment where diversity is welcomed and you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment or selection process please don't hesitate to reach out. This includes providing you with alternate formats of job postings.

Contact

The Y is entrusted to provide a safe environment for children and vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be thoroughly screened through a review process including Police Record Checks with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Checks.

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

• Internal Audit
• Supervising
• Data Entry
• Compliance
• Customer Service
• Accounting & Finance
• General Ledger Accounting
• IFRS
• External Audit
• Microsoft Excel
• ERP
• Payroll
• Financial statement
• ACCA
• CPA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1