Finance Manager

Elby Professional Recruitment; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

18 sick days

2 weeks vacation

Health spending account

Full benefits

3% RRSP match

Job summary

Elby Professional Recruitment is seeking a Finance Manager for a well-established not-for-profit organization in Niagara Region, Ontario. The role leads a finance team, oversees fund management, reporting, and compliance with funding agencies, and provides strategic direction within a recently merged structure.

Candidates should have strong fund accounting experience, proficiency with Sage 300, and the ability to act as a business partner with fiduciary responsibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in fund management, accounting, and reporting.
• Proficiency with Sage 300 accounting software.
• Strong people management and conflict resolution.
• Not-for-profit sector knowledge.
• Willingness to be local and connected to the community.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a finance team of 6 members, including conflict resolution.
• Oversee fund management, fund accounting, and fund reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for the board.
• Analyze and report budget vs. actuals to program directors.
• Coordinate with auditors and ensure compliance with funding agencies.
• Be hands-on for payroll or month-end close when needed.
• Maintain fiduciary responsibility and integrity in financial operations.

Skills

Fund management

Fund accounting

Fund reporting

People management

Not-for-profit experience

Integrity under pressure

Tools

Sage 300

Job description

Our client, a well established organization focusing on development services, mental addiction, and homelessness, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Finance Manager to join their team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing organization with a strong employee-first culture, mutual respect, and an open-door policy, contributing to a positive work environment and societal well-being. This role offers the chance to build capacity and provide strategic direction within a recently merged structure.

What our client has to offer:

• An employee-first culture with mutual respect and an open-door policy.
• Opportunities to contribute to a growing organization and make a significant impact on community services.
• Flexibility for remote work based on need, though the role is primarily office-based.
• Competitive benefits including 18 sick days, 2 weeks vacation to start, a health spending account for $1,000 after probation (Gateway Division), full benefits (dental, LTD, extended health) after one year, and a 3% RSP match after one year.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a finance team of 6 members (2 finance coordinators, 4 finance assistants), including managing conflict and differing priorities.
• Oversee fund management, fund accounting, and fund reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for the board.
• Analyze and report budget vs. actuals to program directors.
• Work with auditors and ensure compliance with extensive reporting requirements for various funding agencies (Ministry of Health, Ontario Health, Heart Hub, Niagara Region, Ministry of Child and Community Services, United Way, and Bingo).
• Demonstrate hands‑on capabilities, being prepared to jump in for tasks such as payroll or month‑end close if needed.
• Ensure strong performance in analytical skills and proficiency with Sage 300 accounting software.
• Meet deadlines and milestones for financial reporting, even under stress.
• Act as a business partner, maintaining fiduciary responsibility and integrity.

Qualifications:

• Strong expertise in fund management, fund accounting, and fund reporting.
• Proficiency with Sage 300 accounting software.
• Demonstrated ability to manage people, resolve conflicts, and support team members.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn the nuances of the not-for-profit sector.
• Integrity, respect, and ability to perform under stress.
• Not-for-profit experience is preferred; public accounting background is acceptable if there is a willingness to be a hands‑on "doer."\
• Strong analytical skills.
• Willingness to be local and connected to the community.

To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

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