Finance Lead

Elby Professional Recruitment; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

22 vacation days

Health benefits & paramedical

Pension matching

Job summary

Elby Professional Recruitment is assisting a not-for-profit client in Ontario to hire a Financial Lead. The role combines hands-on accounting with team leadership and will report to the Director of Finance.

You will oversee financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, and partner with leaders on budgeting and strategic planning. The ideal candidate thrives in a mission-driven setting, coaching finance staff and collaborating with stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial leadership and hands-on accounting.
• Experience coaching and guiding junior finance staff.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and compliance.
• Experience with Power BI and Dynamics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Finance department, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Lead and support the Financial Analyst and Accounting Specialist, providing coaching and guidance.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting reports.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with leaders across the organization to support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic planning.
• Monitor and improve accounting processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support audit activities and liaise with external auditors and other stakeholders as required.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support organizational decision-making.
• Utilize financial systems and reporting tools, including Microsoft Dynamics-based applications and Power BI.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

Stakeholder management

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Dynamics

Excel

Job description

Our client, a well-established not-for-profit organization, is seeking a Financial Lead to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys both hands-on accounting and team leadership. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will play a key role in financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, and supporting strategic decision-making across the organization. If you're a collaborative leader who thrives in a mission-driven environment and enjoys partnering with stakeholders across the business, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

What our client has to offer:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid work environment
• 22 vacation days to start, increasing annually to a maximum of 30 days
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including a generous annual paramedical allowance
• Participation in a Pension Plan with substantial employer matching contributions
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven organization with a strong leadership team

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Finance department, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Lead and support the Financial Analyst and Accounting Specialist, providing coaching and guidance.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting reports.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with leaders across the organization to support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic planning.
• Monitor and improve accounting processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support audit activities and liaise with external auditors and other stakeholders as required.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support organizational decision-making.
• Utilize financial systems and reporting tools, including Microsoft Dynamics-based applications and Power BI.