Bilingual Finance Manager

Altis; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Altis in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario is seeking a Finance Manager to lead day-to-day financial operations across long-term care, housing, and community support programs. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you'll balance hands-on management with strategic leadership to transform the finance function.

You will modernize systems, strengthen controls, coach a finance team, and ensure timely reporting to government bodies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience in accounting, payroll, finance, or administration with supervisory experience preferred.
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Payroll Administration, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of long-term care accounting, PSAB standards, and government reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bi-weekly payroll, remittances, reconciliations, and compliance with legislation and collective agreements.
• Lead month-end close, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Coordinate government, funder, annual report, audit, and ministry reporting requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

GoldCare

ERP systems

Payroll systems

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Location: Sturgeon Falls, Ontario (Hybrid/Remote arrangement available)
Language: Strong written and spoken English required; bilingual English and French, both written and verbal, is an asset
Background Check Requirement: Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check required prior to hire

About the Opportunity

Join a community-focused organization in the long-term care and seniors services sector as a Finance Manager with an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Reporting to the Director of Finance, youll oversee day-to-day financial operations across long-term care, housing, and community support programs while providing leadership and mentorship to a collaborative finance team.

This is an exciting time to join the organization as its finance department undergoes a full transformation. Youll help modernize systems, strengthen processes, improve financial controls, and build a high-performing team, balancing hands-on financial management with strategic thinking and people leadership.

Whats In It for You

• Take a leading role in transforming a finance function, with the opportunity to build and improve rather than simply maintain existing processes
• Work alongside supportive leadership and an engaged Board that values financial expertise and strategic input
• Join a purpose-driven workplace where your work directly supports sustainable, high-quality care and community services
• Access ongoing professional development and meaningful opportunities to grow your leadership capabilities
• Earn a competitive salary of $85,000$100,000, commensurate with experience

Your Responsibilities

• Youll oversee bi-weekly payroll, statutory remittances, reconciliations, and compliance with applicable legislation and collective agreements
• Youll lead month-end close activities, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting, and variance analysis
• Youll prepare and coordinate government, funder, annual report, audit, and Ministry of Long-Term Care and Ontario Health reporting requirements
• Youll supervise, coach, and develop payroll and accounting staff while supporting recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and daily team coverage
• Youll use ERP and payroll systems, GoldCare, and advanced Excel tools, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Power Query, and macros/VBA
• Youll help modernize finance procedures, strengthen internal controls, improve processes, and provide backup support to the Director of Finance

Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience in accounting, payroll, finance, or administration, with staff leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Payroll Administration, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of long-term care accounting, PSAB standards, and Ministry of Long-Term Care and Ontario Health atHome reporting requirements
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, PivotTables, Power Query, and macros/VBA
• Experience with GoldCare, accounting/ERP systems, payroll systems, and government financial reporting portals is an asset
• Knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, Employment Standards Act, and HST/CRA remittance requirements is an asset
• CPA or working toward CPA, PCP, or PLP designation is an asset

Note from the Hiring Manager

Were looking for a hands-on finance leader who can bring structure, fresh ideas, and strong people leadership as we transform our finance department and build a stronger team for the future.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.