Finance Lead — Student Association (Nonprofit)

Central Student Association; Guelph; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation & personal emergencyDays

Job summary

The Central Student Association (CSA) seeks a Finance Coordinator to oversee day-to-day financial operations, budgeting, payroll, financial reporting, and audit preparation at the University of Guelph. This permanent role reports to the Executive Director and supports long-term financial sustainability.

Responsibilities include maintaining strong financial controls, collaborating with the Finance Committee and Bookkeeper, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while providing

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• Experience in financial management, budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Experience coordinating external audits.
• Experience in nonprofit or post-secondary environments is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day financial operations including banking, investments, and cash flow.
• Oversee administration and distribution of student fee revenues.
• Provide regular financial reporting to Exec. Director, President, and Finance Committee.
• Coordinate year-end payroll and regulatory reporting (CRA remittances, WSIB, EHT).
• Prepare external audit materials and liaise with auditors.
• Support purchasing, contract administration, and financial policies.

Skills

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

Confidentiality

Communication of complex info

Continuous improvement

Education

University degree or college diploma in accounting/finance/business

Job description

The Central Student Association (CSA) seeks a Finance Coordinator to oversee day-to-day financial operations, budgeting, payroll, financial reporting, and audit preparation at the University of Guelph. This permanent role reports to the Executive Director and supports long-term financial sustainability.

Responsibilities include maintaining strong financial controls, collaborating with the Finance Committee and Bookkeeper, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while providing