financial manager

The Couchiching Conservancy; Central Ontario; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A charitable land trust in Ontario is seeking a part-time Financial Manager to ensure accurate financial operations and reporting. This role involves budgeting, internal controls, and compliance, while supporting conservation efforts. Ideal candidates have a degree in finance or accounting and experience in nonprofit finance. This is a permanent position requiring approximately 22.5 hours per week, offering $36 per hour, with a start date in February 2026.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• Proven experience in accounting, budgeting, financial management and reporting systems, preferably in a non-profit.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit/charitable finance, including restricted funds and CRA rules.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks) and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual operating budget, prepare quarterly/monthly reports.
• Oversee bookkeeping and implement financial controls.
• Track grant budgets and maintain restricted funds records.
• Lead audit preparation and support year-end statements.
• Provide financial information for governance.

Skills

Accounting

Financial management

Budgeting

Grant management

Excel

QuickBooks

Education

Degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Financial Manager (Part‑time)

Location: Orillia, Ontario

Reports to: Executive Director

Duration: Permanent, Part‑time (2–3 days per week)

Salary: $36 per hour (22.5 hrs/week, approx. $42,120 annually)

Deadline for submissions: January 23, 2026

Start date: February 2026

About the Couchiching Conservancy

The Couchiching Conservancy is a charitable land trust that protects nature for future generations. Since 1993, it has worked with landowners, donors, volunteers, and conservation partners to permanently protect over 15,000 acres of ecologically significant habitat in the region. With 11 full‑time staff, hundreds of volunteers, and a growing base of members and donors, the Couchiching Conservancy is recognized as one of Ontario’s leading regional land trusts.

Position Summary

The Financial Manager ensures accurate, efficient, timely financial systems, operations, and reporting, aligning with best practices for Canadian charities while supporting the organization’s conservation mission. This role provides high‑level financial oversight—budgeting, analysis, internal controls, compliance—supporting the Executive Director, Board Treasurer, Investment Committee, and contracted accountant, and supervises or coordinates the work of the bookkeeper, supporting the annual audit.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial planning, reporting & analysis (20 %): develop annual operating budget, prepare quarterly/monthly reports, maintain dashboards, provide financial analysis, monitor performance.
• Accounting oversight & internal controls (30 %): oversee bookkeeping, implement controls, review payroll, accounts payable/receivable, ensure CRA compliance.
• Grants, donations & restricted funds (20 %): track grant budgets, maintain restricted funds records, collaborate on project budgets, prepare grant reports.
• Audit preparation & year‑end processes (20 %): lead audit prep, support year‑end statements, ensure adjustments.
• Support for leadership & governance (10 %): serve as staff support, provide concise financial information for governance, contribute to policies and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• Proven experience in accounting, budgeting, financial management and reporting systems, preferably in a non‑profit.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit/charitable finance, including restricted funds and CRA rules.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks) and Excel.