Finance Manager

Jobtailor; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced finance professional to lead financial reporting and budgeting for the Area X.O team in Ottawa. The role focuses on GAAP compliance, not-for-profit guidelines, and audit readiness while mentoring staff and improving financial systems.

Responsibilities include preparing multiple reporting packages, cash flow projections, and budgets tied to funders. Strong communication and leadership are essential to coordinate with program teams and external auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or related field.
• CPA designation is an asset.
• 5 to 7 years of experience.
• At least two years of experience managing direct reports.
• Experience with revenue recognition, cost allocation, and project- or fund-based accounting.

Responsibilities

• Produce and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages.
• Prepare cash flow projections.
• Review and approve journal entries and schedules, including revenue recognition and cost allocations.
• Collect financial data for annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Develop budgets supporting funding proposals.
• Review and approve project reports submitted to funders.
• Maintain internal controls and not-for-profit financial guidelines.
• Support audits and assess audit readiness.
• Deliver timely financial insights to team leads.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

GAAP compliance

Audit readiness

Team leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA designation (asset)

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting systems

Job description

• Produce and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for the Area X.O team
• Prepare accurate and timely cash flow projections
• Review and approve journal entries and schedules, including revenue recognition and cost allocations
• Apply GAAP and not-for-profit financial principles across program contexts
• Collect financial data for annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
• Develop budgets supporting funding proposals
• Review and approve project reports submitted to funders
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and not-for-profit financial guidelines
• Support financial and program audits and assess audit readiness
• Liaise on procurement policy and procedures and ensure consistent application
• Deliver timely financial insights to team leads verbally and in writing
• Interpret finance policies and procedures, train colleagues on finance systems, and explain monthly reports
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement, inclusion, and belonging
• Identify and implement improvements to financial systems and processes
• Improve the quality and timeliness of financial reporting
• Adapt to evolving program needs and organizational priorities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or related field
• Accounting designation (CPA) is an asset
• 5 to 7 years of experience
• At least two years of experience managing direct reports
• Working or volunteering with a not-for-profit organization is an asset
• Strong communication skills, oral, reading, and writing
• Experience with revenue recognition, cost allocation, and project- or fund-based accounting
• Experience building and maintaining budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
• Familiarity with internal controls and audit readiness
• Strong spreadsheet skills
• Confidence working in an ERP or financial reporting system
• Experience preparing financial reporting for external funders is an asset

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance within not-for-profit organizations, with a strong focus on GAAP principles and audit readiness. Proven ability to mentor colleagues and enhance financial systems for improved reporting quality and timeliness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• GAAP Compliance
• Audit Readiness
• Team Leadership

Hard Skills

• Revenue Recognition
• Cost Allocation
• Cash Flow Projections
• Financial Analysis
• Spreadsheet Proficiency

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Mentoring
• Continuous Improvement

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA

Industry Keywords

• Not-for-Profit Financial Principles
• Internal Controls
• Financial Guidelines
• Procurement Policy

Tools & Technologies

• ERP Systems
• Financial Reporting Systems