Manager of Finance

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario; Greater Sudbury; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Canada seeks a Manager of Finance, Child Care Programs and CWELCC Compliance. This role includes overseeing financial reporting, managing funding agreements, and ensuring compliance within a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates possess a CPA designation and significant accounting experience. This position offers a supportive atmosphere with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

YMCA membership and discounts

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of accounting experience, ideally in not-for-profit.
• Supervisory experience in accounting.
• Strong problem-solving and detail-oriented skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Child Care portfolio and funding agreements.
• Prepare financial reports for municipal funders.
• Ensure compliance with funding guidelines.

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of Canadian public funding

Education

University or college degree in accounting, finance, or business

Professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent)

Tools

SAGE or similar ERP

Job description

We are currently looking for a Manager of Finance, Child Care Programs and CWELCC Complianceto join our team of committed professionals. This Full-time position within the Association is a hybrid role that can be housed at any one of the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario’s locations including Sudbury, North Bay, Timmins and surrounding areas.

The Manager of Finance, Child Care Programs and CWELCC Compliance, manages all aspects of the Child Care portfolio and the various funding agreements, including oversight to the Vice President of Child Care, financial reporting to the District Social Services Administration Board (DSSAB) financial accounting, revenue recognition, deferred revenue funding reconciliations and funding compliance and relationships.

START DATE: As soon as possible

LOCATION: Hybrid role that can be located in any of the locations we operate in, including North Bay, Sudbury, Timmins and surrounding areas.

RATE OF PAY: $68,000-$85,000 per year

HOURS: 40 per week

Major Responsibilities

• Perform tracking and reconciliations of payroll-related information in connection with its intersection with Finance and the accounting system
• Verify funding sources, prepare reconciliations, and ensure correct GL coding for deferred revenue recognition
• Prepares monthly and annual financial reporting, reconciliations, variance analysis and reporting to municipal funders and partners
• Manage all accounting and financial reporting functions for CWELCC funding allocations across programs and service providers
• Prepare andsubmit required financial reports in accordance with municipal, provincial, and federal funding agreements
• Monitor expenditures, perform variance analyses, and support forecasting and budget alignment to ensure funding is used within eligibility criteria.
• Coordinates third party special purpose audits and reviews as required by funders
• Assists the CFO and the Controller with the continual advancement of the department in future strategic directions
• Provide instruction and leadership to Financial Administration as required by the Controller and Vice Presidents of the respective business units
• Support the Controller in coordinating the external audit of the Association and (interim and year-end), developing and overseeing development of working papers and preparation of audit evidence
• Perform work under specific deadlines that must beobserved and prioritized
• Responsible tomaintain a well-organized documentation filing system; exercised independently; to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance
• Responsible for bringing practices, transactions, and documentation that appears to violate policy and procedure to the attention of, Controller and/or CEO
• Develop and implement internal controls, procedures for Child Careportfolio’s, and reporting tools to support compliance with funding guidelines and organizational policy
• Stay informed on changes to funding agreements, financial regulations, and audit expectations related to Child Care and government-funded programs

Qualifications

• University or college degree with an accounting, finance or business/commerce focus *for education completed outside of Canada, applicants are required to submit an educational evaluation (WES, ICAS, etc.) with their application
• Professional accounting designation – Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA or CPA CA, CPA CMA or CPA CGA) *applicants with a professional designation in progress will also be considered
• Greater than 5 years of accounting experience (working in a not-for-profit organization or charity is preferred)
• Supervisory experience and ability to manageAccounting staff in addition to program accounting and regulatory reporting as required
• Experience with SAGE or other similar ERP
• Excellence inExcel, including handling multiple accounting data points and reconciliation and reporting systems and integrations
• Experience working with government grants orChild Care funding agreements is an asset
• Expert knowledge of general accounting and the Association’s regulatory environment from a financial perspective, particularly with respect to the Ontario Child Care funding framework
• Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple reporting needs and levels
• Team player and team builder supporting the Finance Team and CFO in addition to ensuring the department’s excellence in customer service to the operating and other support areas of the Association, and other charities supported
• Effective communicator, as well as strong interpersonal skills
• Strong knowledge of Canadian public funding frameworks and accounting principles
• Highest level ofproficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to meet tight reporting deadlines
• Current and Satisfactory Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector

What we Offer

As a charity and community-based organization, we know how important connection and wellness is, and we offer a workplace that invests in people. We provide:

• A flexible and supportive work environment with hybrid work options
• A comprehensive group benefits package and access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Participation in the YMCA Federation Pension Plan
• Team bonding and employee recognition events
• A YMCA membership for you and your family, plus discounts for day camps and recreational programs, summer camp and licensed child care for toddlers up to school-age
• Paid vacation and sick/personal days
• A chance to make meaningful impact in the community through your work
• The opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and gain exposure to strategic financial oversight - ideal for those looking to grow into future leadership roles!

If you would like to work in a family friendly environment, please apply, by website only, with a cover letter and resume by August 21, 2025, to the attention of the Personnel Committee.