Role: The Finance Manager is responsible for managing the financial activities of the organization, including
financial analysis and planning, accounting operations and reporting, budgeting and external audits. S/he establishes or improves upon the organization’s financial policies and procedures. The Finance Manager is responsible for ensuring legal and regulatory compliance of the financial functions. Additionally, the Finance Manager provides guidance to ACIC management, supports Board relations through clear communication of financial reporting and analysis and is the primary interface with external parties on financial matters, including bank relations, customer invoices, etc.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the creation, improvement and implementation of financial policies and procedures for the organization in line with non-profit and member requirements.
- Create timely and accurate internal and external financial reports, including quarterly and annual financial statements.
- Provide financial analyses, reports and forecasts to management.
- Advise management in financial decision-making and systems development and improvement.
- Create and oversee the accuracy of the organizational accounting records and maintain the chart of accounts.
- Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting
- Establish and monitor adequate internal controls.
- Monitor security of organization’s financial assets.
- Coordinate month-end closings and bank reconciliations.
- Review program documents and budgets as needed.
- Support the annual budget preparation process.
- Manage the employee expense reports review process.
- Direct completion of the annual audit and tax returns.
- Ensure timely production, and support review of, project invoices.
- Develop and manage all contracts, including consultants, employees and other service providers;
- Work closely and transparently with all external partners including members and consultants
- Administer all ACIC compliance standards in accordance with all government legislation, regulations and guidelines pertinent to the organization’s role as an employer, non-profit agency, and council.
- Work with staff as appropriate in achieving financial management goals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting and finance experience.
- Strong knowledge of general ledger, financial statements, accounts payable, accounts receivable and budgeting.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to build, automate, and maintain complex financial models and interactive dashboards
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is an asset.
- Experience managing the finances of non-profit organization preferred
- Thorough understanding of non-profit accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (GAAP).
- A track record in grants management, previous experience working with federal government donors is an asset
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and balance day-to-day tasks with strategic, long-term goals and timelines.
- Adept at presenting complex financial information in a clear manner to board members, management, staff members and others.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate diplomatically in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.
Pay: $63,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Halifax, NS B3K 3B2
