Finance Manager - Permanent - 19493

LRO Staffing; Ottawa; Híbrido; CAD 85.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive employee benefits

Descripción de la vacante

LRO Staffing represents a not-for-profit client in Ottawa’s east end seeking a Finance Manager. You will oversee the national program’s finances, ensure proper coding and reporting under the federal contribution agreement, and lead a team of Finance Coordinators in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

The role emphasizes production of timely financial reporting, audits support, and ongoing enhancement of internal controls, with a pathway to senior financial leadership within the organization.

Formación

• CPA designation preferred; candidates pursuing CPA will be considered
• 5-8 years of progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience
• Experience managing finances for government-funded programs or contribution agreements
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations and financial reporting
• Experience supervising finance staff and providing leadership

Responsabilidades

• Lead day-to-day financial administration of a federally funded national program
• Prepare regular financial reports, forecasts and variance analyses for senior leadership
• Prepare and support financial claims and reporting under a federal contribution agreement
• Oversee processing of employer incentive payments and partner funding
• Manage accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Develop and maintain financial procedures and internal controls
• Support audits, funder reviews and monitoring activities
• Supervise Finance Coordinators and provide team guidance
• Collaborate with program leadership to resolve discrepancies
• Progressively take on broader finance responsibilities including budgeting and Board reporting

Conocimientos

CPA designation

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Accounting controls

Leadership

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in commerce, accounting, finance

Herramientas

Sage

Descripción del empleo

Our client, a growing not-for profit organization located in Ottawa’s east end, is seeking a Finance Manager to join their growing team. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration, the Finance Manager will provide dedicated financial management and oversight for a major federally funded national program, ensuring program expenditures, employer incentive payments, partner funding and administrative costs are managed, documented and reported in line with internal policies and the requirements of the federal contribution agreement.

This role is also part of a long-term finance leadership succession plan. While the initial focus is the national program, the successful candidate will progressively build knowledge of broader financial operations and assume increasing responsibility over time.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Lead the day-to-day financial administration of a large, federally funded national program, including budgets, forecasts, cash flow and expenditure tracking against approved funding
• Prepare regular financial reports, forecasts and variance analyses for senior leadership, flagging emerging pressures and financial risks
• Prepare and support financial claims and reporting required under a federal contribution agreement, ensuring expenditures are correctly coded and allocated to eligible cost categories
• Oversee the processing, reconciliation and tracking of high-volume employer incentive payments and partner funding streams, ensuring appropriate approvals and documentation
• Undertake and oversee core accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable, bank and account reconciliations, disbursements, month-end journal entries and closing
• Develop, document and maintain financial procedures and controls, including segregation of duties, approval processes and clear audit trails
• Support financial audits, funder reviews and monitoring activities, preparing supporting schedules and documentation
• Supervise, coach and set priorities for a team of Finance Coordinators, reviewing their work for accuracy and timeliness
• Collaborate with program leadership, coordinators and delivery partners to resolve discrepancies and ensure decisions are informed by timely financial information
• Progressively take on broader finance responsibilities, such as annual budgeting, Board reporting, year-end audit preparation, cash-flow management, payroll and benefits administration, and long-term financial planning

About You

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, accounting, finance or a related discipline
• CPA designation preferred; candidates actively pursuing their CPA will also be considered
• 5-8 years of progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience
• Demonstrated experience managing finances for government-funded programs, contribution agreements, grants or similarly complex funding arrangements
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Experience managing high volumes of financial transactions and maintaining effective financial controls
• Experience preparing documentation for audits, financial reviews or funder monitoring
• Experience supervising or providing functional leadership to finance staff
• Experience with cloud-based accounting systems; Sage experience is an asset
• Not-for-profit sector experience is considered an asset
• Exceptional attention to detail, sound financial judgment and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance staff and senior leadership
• Comfort working in a dynamic environment where systems and processes continue to evolve

About the Job

• Permanent, full-time position
• Hybrid work arrangement based in Ottawa, with a minimum of one day per week in the office (Ottawa East)
• Salary range: $85,000 to $95,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive employee benefits package
• A structured pathway toward future senior financial leadership

Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.