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Would you like to work in a community that fosters the holistic growth of Indigenous children? Do you have experience in the Indigenous community, identify as an Indigenous person, or have an interest in learning more about Indigenous culture? Makonsag, a licensed childcare centre, is looking for a Finance Manager to join our team! As the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the comptrollership function of Makonsag Aboriginal Head Start. The role includes comptrollership, managing budgets and variance reports, financial controls, preparation of related parts of the Main Estimates, developing financial policy, internal audit, providing financial administration advice, and managing specific financial and administrative systems. The Finance Manager is required to develop and implement financial policies and procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for Not-for-Profit and Charity organizations. The position is a collaborative member of the senior management team, working with and supporting all programs within Makonsag.

• Continuous opportunities for professional growth
• Celebrate cultural teachings and incorporate them into the program curriculum
• Exciting professional development opportunities in Ottawa, Ontario, and throughout Canada!
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunities to participate in other projects, community outreach, and educational environments

• Develop and maintain financial processes and documentation that enable the organization to make sound decisions across multiple sites.
• Execute billing, receivables, payables, and general ledger functions. Oversee bi-weekly payroll time entry and T4 preparations.
• Work alongside the Executive Director to ensure timely preparation of the annual organizational operating and program budgets to support core administration, cash flow projections, and forecasting.
• Ensure the timely preparation of budgets for approval by the Executive Director and Board of Directors. Collaborate with program managers on ongoing monitoring of budget-to-actual results and report on organizational performance relative to budgets (variance reporting).
• Prepare and present financial statements, summaries, and analyses quarterly, annually, and as required by the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
• Ensure account reconciliations and journal entries are completed.
• Prepare schedules for financial review and annual audits.
• Coordinate with external auditors to complete the annual audit.
• Communicate technical financial information effectively, both orally and in writing, to stakeholders with varying familiarity with financial terminology.
• Ensure organizational compliance with regulations by aligning with best practices, financial operations, chart of accounts, values, budgeting, reporting, and internal controls.
• Lead and assist with designing, developing, implementing, maintaining, and modifying budgets, including multi-year cash flow projections.
• Analyze financial information and prepare reports for management and the Board to discuss the organization's financial health.
• Oversee contribution agreements and act as the financial subject matter expert, advising the Executive Director, management team, and external stakeholders.
• Manage monthly CWELCC system attendance reporting, including vacancies, operating capacity, and waitlist reporting.
• Set up payment information and automatic bi-weekly payments for full-fee families.

• A university degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Three to five years of finance and non-profit financial management experience, preferably at a senior level.
• Standard First Aid certification, including infant and child CPR, or ability to obtain it.
• A recent police record check (vulnerable sector).
• Up-to-date immunizations unless seeking exemption.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination (Dose 1 & 2).
• Chartered Professional Accountant or Financial Planning and Analysis (CPA/FPA) designation is preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting theory, GAAP, and financial reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in computer software applications, especially spreadsheets, databases, and statistical tools.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members, management, and families.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; knowledge of an Indigenous language is an asset.

Indigenous candidates are encouraged to self-identify. We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If accommodations are needed during the application process, please notify Human Resources as per the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.