Canadian Business & Finance Manager

Description

Canadian Business & Finance Manager

Location: Remote with the ability to be onsite during camp season (Preference for someone in the Toronto area)

Organization: Union for Reform Judaism

Employment Type: Full Time, Benefits Eligible, Exempt, MNGT

Department: Camps & Immersives - Camp George

Reporting to: Camp George Director with a dotted line to the Assistant Vice President of Finance

Start Date: ASAP

Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 CAD plus competitive benefits package

Level/Salary Grade: People Manager (Foundational) / C

The Role

The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Business & Finance Manager to oversee and enhance the financial and administrative operations of its Canadian entities: URJ Camp George and the Reform Jewish Community of Canada (RJCC). This key role ensures that both Camp George and RJCC run efficiently while aligning with URJ's financial policies and business practices. The Business & Finance Manager will collaborate closely with the Camp and RJCC Executive Directors to implement both short- and long-term business plans that support growth and deepen programmatic impact.

What You Will Do

Business & Financial Management

• Oversee and streamline the business and financial operations for Camp George and RJCC, ensuring alignment with URJ financial policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Camp and RJCC Executive Directors to develop and manage the annual budgets, conduct quarterly financial projections, and track performance.
• Generate accurate financial reports, including spending plans, budget projections, and monthly budget-to-actual reports for the Camp George and RJCC Executive Directors.
• Partner with the Camp and RJCC Executive Directors to implement short- and long-term financial strategies.
• Utilize budgeting software to monitor revenues and expenditures, identifying potential financial issues and opportunities.
• Produce development and grant reports, incorporating necessary financial insights for URJ's central finance department.
• Collaborate with the Camp Director to evaluate and manage vendor relationships, ensuring competitive pricing and service delivery.

Daily Financial Oversight

• Manage accounting, financial tracking, and business operations for both Camp George and RJCC.
• Perform bookkeeping (including HST and pension reporting), budget tracking, reconciliation, banking (deposits, transfers), petty cash management, and purchase order management.
• Serve as the primary contact for camp families and synagogues regarding registration, account balances, and payments.
• Administer payroll and other administrative processes for seasonal staff.
• Process invoices and payments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Reconcile program expenses and income, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
• Calculate and report tax-exempt tuition amounts annually.
• Oversee financial assistance and scholarships, partnering with the UJA (United Jewish Appeal), and coordinate the review process for camp council decisions on financial assistance.
• Coordinate insurance-related processes, including workers' compensation, camper insurance, vehicle insurance, and general liability coverage, as directed by the URJ Risk Management team.
• Support fundraising campaigns by setting up financial platforms for donations.
• Supervise and support a Finance Associate who manages daily bookkeeping and administrative needs for RJCC.

Who You Are

You hold a degree (or equivalent experience) in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration and are looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact on the financial health and strategic growth of two Canadian charitable organizations. You are passionate about working in a mission-driven, community-oriented environment and possess the technical expertise to manage both daily operations and contribute to long-term growth initiatives.

Keys to Success (the must-haves)

• Financial Management & Analysis: Proficient in creating, managing, and tracking annual budgets, as well as conducting quarterly financial projections. Skilled in generating and interpreting accurate financial reports, including budget-to-actual reports, spending plans, and grant reports. Strong ability to reconcile program expenses and income while maintaining up-to-date financial records. Capable of analyzing financial data to identify trends, potential issues, and opportunities for improvement. Ability to contribute to the long-term financial strategies of both Camp George and RJCC.
• Accounting & Bookkeeping: In-depth knowledge of advanced bookkeeping, including handling HST, pension reporting, and tax-exempt tuition calculations. Experience processing invoices and managing payments accurately and on time. Proficient in managing payroll and administrative tasks for seasonal staff. Familiar with petty cash management, deposits, and transfers.
• Administrative & Operational Efficiency: Skilled in managing day-to-day operations, including accounting, financial tracking, and registration/payment systems. Ability to handle multiple financial and administrative tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Knowledgeable in financial compliance standards and ensuring adherence to organizational policies and procedures. Strong problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve financial discrepancies. Experience with payroll and HR administration is a plus.
• Communication & Relationship Management: Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with camp families, synagogues, staff, and external vendors. Comfortable acting as the primary point of contact for families and synagogues regarding financial inquiries and account balances. Ability to collaborate closely with the Camp and Executive Directors to implement financial strategies and support fundraising efforts.
• Self-Management & Accountability: Strong self-starter with the ability to assess priorities and manage time effectively to meet organizational goals while maintaining work-life balance. Competence in establishing clear goals aligned with organizational objectives and collaborating with management to ensure clarity and focus. Consistent initiative in staying informed about organizational updates and industry best practices.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Experience working with diverse teams to achieve shared goals, ensuring clarity in roles and responsibilities. Proficient in scoping projects to define purpose, outcomes, and accountability. Ability to connect people and ideas, fostering an inclusive culture and implementing solutions that incorporate diverse perspectives. Ability to clearly articulate needs and challenges to foster a transparent and collaborative work environment.
• Commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI): Experience or willingness to foster equitable, diverse, and inclusive environments that promote belonging. Proficient in incorporating diverse viewpoints into decision-making to promote innovation and community engagement. Ability to prioritize efforts that effectively engage multi-racial and marginalized communities. Willingness to apply a REDI framework to planning, budgeting, and all decision-making processes to ensure fair and inclusive initiatives.

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, with 3-5 years of related experience preferred.
• Experience with Intacct financial software and CampMinder registration/enrollment software is a plus.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional in-person meetings, as needed.

About Us

Every team member at the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) plays an essential role in our mission to create a whole, just, and compassionate world. Our team is creative, thoughtful, and innovative. Each member of the team is empowered to make meaningful contributions to achieving our shared goals. Our diverse team is made up of individuals with different skills and backgrounds and every team member is willing to take risks as well as take action to develop and create big ideas for the future of the Reform Movement. While this position focuses on a particular area of work, every team member is a vital part of our overall success.

The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) provides vision and voice to build strong communities that, together, transform the way people connect to Judaism and change the world. We acknowledge that due to racism, ableism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression, that our communities are not whole until everyone experiences a sense of belonging within the Jewish community. As the largest Jewish movement in North America, we stand for a Judaism that is inclusive and reflective of a wide range of identities and accept the responsibility of dismantling oppression both inside and outside of our communities. Through camping, youth experiences, programs, information sharing, and networking opportunities, our over 850 congregations and 14 residential camps create opportunities for our communities to enhance their capacity to build and expand community, engage in meaningful and authentic Jewish life, deepen Jewish learning, energize worship, pursue social justice and develop inspired leadership. Together, our employees and stakeholders, are creating Reform Judaism of today.

Application Process

Apply online and include a one-page cover letter along with your resume, outlining your skills and experience and how you meet the essential functions and qualifications of the position. We look forward to hearing from you!

The URJ strives to be a welcoming and inclusive environment that acknowledges diversity as a critical strength. We promote strenuous policies and practices of equal opportunity and diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is our objective to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified individuals including those of any race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, job benefits, and terminations. The URJ encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+, and other often underrepresented groups.