Finance Manager / Gestionnaire des finances

Museum of Jewish Montreal; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 74,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A cultural organization in Montreal is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and compliance. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in financial management, proficiency in accounting software, and strong bilingual communication skills. This full-time role offers a salary range of $74,000–$82,000 annually, promoting a hybrid work environment during audit season.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing materials for annual audits.
• Experience in creating and managing complex budgets.
• A desire to create and improve upon systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead bookkeeping and accounting operations.
• Coordinate annual audit preparation.
• Develop and monitor annual budgets.

Skills

Proficiency with accounting software

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Time management

Bilingual in French and English

Education

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in financial management

CPA designation or in progress

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

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Job Title : Finance Manager

Location : Montreal, QC (Variable hybrid - average 1-2 days / week in-office work during audit season)

Type : Full-time

Salary : $74,000–$82,000 annually

Application Deadline : Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 12:00 pm EST

Start Date : September 2025

The Museum of Jewish Montreal – an innovative place to connect with Montreal’s diverse Jewish life and heritage through new cultural experiences – is seeking an experienced, organized, and detail-oriented Finance Manager to lead and oversee the Museum’s financial operations, compliance, and reporting. This is a key operational position responsible for managing day-to-day bookkeeping, audits, tax filings, and fiscal updates, while also playing a central role in budgeting work with management, and supporting HR and fundraising teams. This role will report to the Executive Director and work closely with the Museum’s external accountant and other staff. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead all bookkeeping and accounting operations including: payroll / DAS, accounts receivable / payable, EFTs / deposits, reconciling / closing quarters, and sales tax filings.
• Maintain accurate financial records and cloud backup filing.
• Monitor and report on cash flow and financial position regularly.
• Refine current finance systems (e.g., updating manuals, creating efficiencies through APIs and other softwares).

Audit & Tax

• Coordinate annual audit preparation, including document collection throughout year.
• Collaborate with the Museum’s external accountant to prepare financial statements.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of corporate tax returns.

Budgeting

• Lead the development and monitoring of annual budgets with management.
• Analyze revenue streams, staffing costs, and operational expenditures.
• Provide financial forecasts and variance reports to management and leadership.

Governance & Compliance

• Manage all required filings and communications with Federal and Provincial authorities when needed for bookkeeping or compliance needs.
• Ensure compliance with non-profit regulatory requirements.

Human Resources Support

• Track staff vacations and time off.
• Assist in planning for and projecting part-time staffing budgets.
• Support financial reporting to federal student employment programs (e.g., Young Canada Works, Canada Summer Jobs).
• Lead the development and management of a staff benefits program.
• Support and prepare detailed budgets for certain grant applications.
• Lead financial tracking and reporting for grant-funded projects, including a significant renovation project funded by multiple government bodies and private supporters.
• Coordinate with Development Manager including reporting on annual or special campaigns to Fundraising Committee and Board.

Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications and skills:

Required :

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in financial management or other finance / accounting-related positions, OR completed formal training or certificate program in Non-profit financial management or equivalent.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Dext, Wagepoint, Excel, or comparable software).
• Strong knowledge of Canadian tax, payroll, and financial reporting standards, including experience preparing materials for annual audits.
• Attention to detail and impeccable record keeping / database management skills.
• Experience in creating and managing complex budgets.
• Exceptional communication and relationship skills.
• Proven track record of working independently and also collaboratively in a team.
• A high level of resourcefulness, and efficient multi-tasking.
• A desire to create and improve upon systems that optimize work for themselves and for others in the organization, including exploring and creating technological automations that increase organizational productivity.
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in French and English (written and spoken).

Ideal candidates should also possess the following :

• CPA designation or in progress.
• Experience working with not-for-profit or cultural organizations.
• Comfort in carrying out professional communications and reporting with a variety of stakeholders.
• Familiarity with government grant reporting.
• A passion for working with others, bringing professionalism, openness, and understanding to interactions with donors, foundations, community members, volunteers, and other staff.
• Curiosity, openness, and interest in learning about Montreal’s Jewish culture, heritage and community.

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining:

• How your experience and skills align with the required candidate profile
• Which other experiences and / or skills you would bring to the position
• Your earliest possible start date

All materials are due by Thursday, Aug. 14 at 12:00 pm EST and should be emailed to [e-mail] with the subject line “Finance Manager”.

The Museum of Jewish Montreal is committed to ensuring that we are an inclusive space and encourage applications from everyone, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Should you require any accommodations through the job application process, please do not hesitate to let us know.

For more information, visit https://museemontrealjuif.ca/finance-manager/

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