Senior Accounting Manager

The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Health benefits

Ontario Pension Plan

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

A prominent health charity in Toronto is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to oversee its accounting operations. The ideal candidate will manage end-to-end accounting functions and ensure compliance with all regulatory filings. A CPA designation and significant experience in nonprofit accounting is required. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience supporting a full end-to-end accounting function.
• Experience working for a Canadian not-for-profit with in-depth knowledge of ASNPO accounting standards.
• Experience in a public accounting firm or audit-like environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including cash management and accounts payable.
• Prepare monthly event accounting financial statements within a prescribed ten-day business close.
• Conduct monthly balance sheet analysis and reconciliation.
• Support the external audit process and serve as primary point of contact for audit requests.

Skills

Exceptional organizational skills

High proficiency with Microsoft tools

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

High attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary degree in accounting or finance

CPA designation

Tools

NetSuite (Oracle)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Accounting Manager

Reporting to the Director, Financial Reporting & Planning, the Sr Manager, Accounting will play a pivotal role in overseeing the accounting operations for the Foundation.

Pay Range

Base pay range: CA$90,000.00/yr - CA$105,000.00/yr

Job Overview

As the Sr Manager, Accounting you will lead the full end-to-end accounting cycle, including cash management, accounts payable, deferred accounts, month-end and year-end close, and regulatory filings such as the T3010 Registered Charity Information Return and AGCO lottery reporting. You will serve as primary contact for external audits and prepare GAAP financial statements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including cash management, accounts payable, deferred accounts, general ledger, and month-end close.
• Prepare monthly event accounting financial statements within a prescribed ten-day business close.
• Conduct monthly balance sheet analysis, reconciliation, and provide variance commentary.
• Review year-end entries, including management fees, sponsorship, deferred events revenue, and deferred lottery expenses in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare annual event accounting and GAAP financial statements.
• Oversee life insurance policy updates and related accounting.
• Review HST/GST returns.
• Manage full-cycle accounting for the lottery program, including monthly accrual reviews, deferred lottery asset management, and revenue recognition upon program closure.
• Own lottery reporting for the PMCF Audit & Risk Committee.
• Support the external audit process and serve as primary point of contact for audit requests.
• Maintain integrity of books within NetSuite, ensuring accurate data and robust control environment.
• Support key finance projects and identify best practices, including electronic workflow and digitization.
• Ensure policies and procedures documentation is complete and updated.
• Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, including banking partners and accounting software provider.
• Provide other support as required by the Senior Director, Finance and VP, Finance.

Qualifications

• A post-secondary degree in accounting or finance.
• 5+ years of progressive experience supporting a full end-to-end accounting function.
• A CPA designation is mandatory.
• Experience working for a Canadian not-for-profit with in-depth knowledge of ASNPO accounting standards.
• Experience in a public accounting firm or audit-like environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience preparing a T3010 return.
• Experience with NetSuite (Oracle) an asset.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing tasks.
• High proficiency with Microsoft tools, especially Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A successful track record of fostering a highly motivated team within a positive culture.
• High attention to detail and strong accountability.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits & Culture

• Experience a sense of purpose that you won't get anywhere else.
• We have an open and approachable culture that enables you to bring your best ideas forward.
• Competitive compensation package including salary, incentive pay, health benefits, and the Ontario Pension Plan.
• Hybrid work environment with two in‑office days per week, subject to business needs.

Seniority Level

• Associate

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Finance and Business Development

Industries

• Fundraising, Philanthropic Fundraising Services, Hospitals and Health Care