Finance Manager

St. Jude Community Homes; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Company events

Dental care

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

RRSP match

Vision care

Wellness program

Job summary

St. Jude Community Homes in Toronto is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee organization-wide finances, budgeting, grant and project funding tracking, and reporting.

You will work closely with the Executive Director, Board, and external auditors to ensure compliance and accurate financials. This role requires a university degree in accounting or finance, nonprofit sector experience, funder reporting knowledge, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• University degree in accounting or finance.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping, accounting principles, budgeting, and cashflow management.
• Proven experience in the non-profit sector, including working with funders and meeting the funder reporting standards.
• Knowledge of government and other contract management.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in risk analysis and risk management practices.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build rapport with clients.
• A vulnerable sector police check will be required if hired.

Responsibilities

• Full cycle accounting and timely preparation of financial statements for Board and Management.
• Manage funder relations including funding submissions, statistical and writing reports.
• Develop budgets and perform operational, capital and project cost analysis to optimize financial performance.
• Oversee bookkeeper's accounts receivable and payable processing, ensuring all financial transactions and reports are accurate.
• Conduct account reconciliation to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Conduct risk analysis and implement internal controls.
• Provide payroll and benefits management support as needed.
• Collaborate with resource staff and clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Analyze investment opportunities and provide recommendations based on housing sector trends.

Skills

Financial accounting

Budgeting

Cash flow management

Funder reporting

Payroll support

Communication skills

Risk analysis

Education

University degree in accounting or finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Yardi

ADP WFN

SharePoint

Job description

About SJCH

St. Jude Community Homes (SJCH) provides supportive housing to people challenged by mental illness. The organization operates on strong principles of community development and recovery to facilitate a supportive community where individuals can live, learn and grow. SJCH operates 4 buildings and a number of dispersed supporting over a hundred units in downtown Toronto.

Job Overview

The Finance manager will over see the organization-wide finances operations including financial administration and budgeting, grant and project funding tracking and reporting. As a member of the Management, the Finance Manager will work closely with the ED, Board of Directors, Finance Committee, Management and external Auditors. On a day-to-day basis, the Finance Manager will be responsible for managing funding, client accounts, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting, and driving budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full cycle accounting, including maintaining the ongoing accounting on a timely and accurate basis, preparation of financial statements for Board and Management
• Manage funder relations including funding submissions, statistical and writing reports.
• Develop budgets and perform operational, capital and project cost analysis to optimize financial performance.
• Oversee bookkeeper's account receivable and payable processing, ensuring all financial transactions and reports are accurate.
• Conduct account reconciliation to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Conduct risk analysis and implement internal controls.
• Provide payroll and benefits management support as needed.
• Collaborate with resource staff and clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Analyze investment opportunities and provide recommendations based on housing sector trends.

Qualifications

• University degree in accounting or finance.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping, accounting principles, budgeting, and cashflow management.
• Proven experience in the non-profit sector, including working with funders and meeting the funder reporting standards.
• Knowledge of government and other contract management.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in risk analysis and risk management practices.Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build rapport with clients.
• A vulnerable sector police check will be required if hired.

Desired Skills

• Experience making funding reports to City of Toronto & Ontario Health
• Software: QuickBooks, Yardi, ADP WFN, Share Point

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program