Senior Accountant / Finance Lead (Permanent Full Time)

JOB POSTING

Senior Accountant / Finance Lead

 (Permanent Full Time)

CCS is a settlement agency providing a wide range of services to immigrants and refugees regardless of race, religion or immigration status.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Finance Director and as a key member of the Finance Team, the Finance Lead performs a key role in the accounting of transactions, delivery of financial information on a timely and accurate basis, and providing support in month-end, year-end, internal and external audit processes. This position will provide financial and management reports, closely aligned with the Organization’s mandate and reporting requirements, and support various financial operational processes.

If you want to apply your skills, experience, and talents to an organization that is making a difference in the lives of newcomers then this is the opportunity for you!

Why join us?

We ensure our employees are reflective of the diverse clientele that we serve. We thrive on supporting our community, performing meaningful work, learning from our colleagues, making a difference and having fun!

What do we offer?

We offer competitive compensation, paid sick time, learning and development opportunities, employee recognition programs, and a great workplace culture!

What you will be doing:

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare various funder's reports and monthly management financial statements.
• Recognize and allocate revenues and expenses, and the cash receipts to appropriate general ledger accounts, and prepare all month-end adjustment entries with appropriate supporting documents.
• Reconcile various month-end sub-ledgers with the general ledger and investigate account variances and discrepancies.
• Scrutinize all general ledger accounts, provide insights and various financial analyses, and monitor agency expenses while identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare Ad-hoc special reports and analyses to support the reporting functions at CCS.

Financial & System Monitoring:

• Reconcile, maintain, and improve the structure of the chart of accounts in SAGE 300 to ensure reporting effectiveness.
• Lead and oversee AP & AR processes and ensure timely recognition and alignment of fiscal reporting requirements.
• Investigate, report, and oversee the efficiency of external AP systems, on continuous basis, and troubleshoot errors to ensure adequacy of transactions.
• Establish, maintain and continuously improve the forecast cash flow monitoring processes.
• Lead in the funder's financial monitoring process and prepare supporting schedules.
• Lead in-year & year-end closing processes, prepare year-end external audit schedules, and respond to various queries and requests from external auditors.
• Oversee an orderly accounting filing system, and work closely with department heads and program managers to obtain contractual and funding agreements.
• Maintain the Share Cost Model based on agency’s FTE updates and staffing changes.

Compliance and Statutory Reporting:

• Research accounting standards and tax pronouncements to maintain compliance of accounting and tax treatments with authoritative guidelines, sector trends, broad synopsis and applying professional judgement.
• Prepare charity tax returns, GST/ HST, property and other tax rebate forms, and other statutory reports.
• Maintain the fundraising and donation accounting and reporting requirements including in-year and year-end tax receipts and reports.

Bank Transactions:

• Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed accurately.
• Coordinate all the banking operational functions including new user’s documentation, signing authorities, maintenance of bank tokens and user’s access.
• Monitor the online banking facility and administer the organization’s credit card programme.
• Manage the Organization’s petty cash advances, settlements and reconciliations, in a timely manner, to ensure sound period-end closing processes.

Team and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior finance members and interns within the finance team by fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Act as a key resource for financial expertise and guidance for other departments and stakeholders.
• Perform backup duties for payroll and other financial functions as required.

Other:

• Participate on agency committees and special projects as assigned
• Participate in agency fundraising activities as deemed appropriate and necessary
• Attend required agency activities and meetings  
• Perform other duties as required

What are we looking for?

• Commerce or Business degree with a major in Accounting or Finance from an accredited program and institution
• Professional Accounting designation is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive financial and accounting experience with minimum 3 years of financial reporting experiences; previous working experience with the not-for-profit sector is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with various cross-functional groups and management levels.
• Ability to manage high-level confidential information.
• Ability to deal with people sensitively and professionally at all times.
• A valid Social Insurance Number and legally entitled to work in Canada under relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
• Successful completion of a background check and/or vulnerable sector check upon hire

Knowledge 

• Ability to effectively translate concepts to an audience
• Administrative policies and procedures
• The organizational structure of CCS
• Data management
• Knowledge of Canadian Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organization;
• Knowledge of Not-for-Profit Organization legislation and payroll/ taxation reporting requirements.

Technical Competencies 

• Working knowledge with SAGE 300 would be an asset.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills; Advanced Excel is required.
• Ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities coupled with the ability to take initiative and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others effectively across teams.
• Proven analytical and systematic problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Behavioural Competencies

• Client centric
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Problem solving and decision making
• Planning and organizing
• Execution
• Integrity and accountability
• Resilience and adaptability
• Continuous improvement
• Strategic thinking

Location: 55 Town Centre Court for the onsite shift (Hybrid model) 

Compensation: $42.5 -$44 per hour based on experience

Hours of work: 35 per week, including evenings, weekends and occasional overtime as required

Application Deadline: Until Filled