Financial Services Manager - Toronto, ON

At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters. As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. Our collective efforts are rooted in our Purpose, Vision, and Mission, which inform how we drive all our work forward.

• Purpose: Champion equity. Empower ability.

• Vision: An inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities. 

• Mission: To be Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. 

The opportunity

The Financial Services Manager (FSM) supports the Community Support Services (CSS) department by managing accounting tasks such as:

• Accounts reconciliation, journal entries, and financial analysis.
• Month-end and year-end close processes.
• Accurate tracking of revenues and expenses for CSS programs to enable variance analysis.
• Handling financial operations, corporate credit card management, grant administration, budgeting, and process improvement in collaboration with the Senior Financial Services Manager.

Responsibilities

Financial Operations and Reporting

• Prepare monthly internal financial reports for program managers.
• Monitor financial performance and provide monthly variance analysis.
• Manage quarterly financial reporting for Ontario Health, ensuring funding compliance.
• Assist with insurance certificates.

Corporate Credit Card Management and Accounts Payable/Reconciliation

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Administer corporate credit card processes and reconciliations.
• Streamline financial workflows with non-finance teams.

Monthly General Ledger Reconciliations

• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
• Resolve discrepancies and maintain thorough financial records.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Collaborate with program directors to prepare program budgets.
• Ensure compliance with funder requirements for program budgets.

Grant Administration

• Manage grants for service delivery programs.
• Monitor grant compliance and ensure reporting deadlines are met.

Financial Systems and Process Improvement

• Assist with the annual audit by providing documentation and support.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial workflows for greater efficiency.

Qualifications and experience:

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or Accounting.
  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required.

• Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a not-for-profit organization and with Ontario Health.

• Skills:

  • Advanced Excel proficiency (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, macros, Power Pivot, BI tools).
  • Strong analytical skills and keen attention to detail.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage high work volumes.
  • Solution-oriented problem-solving abilities.

• Attributes:

  • Passion for positively impacting the lives of people with disabilities.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Team-oriented and collaborative mindset.
  • Solid knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.

Important Details

• Hybrid work arrangement (our office is located at 202- 885 Don Mills Road)

How to apply

• Please submit your cover letter and resume by December 3, 2024. 

Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?

Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re: 

• Contributing to our important mission: creating real change for people with disabilities

• Joining a leading national charity with a history of impact and a future full of possibility

• Enjoying industry-leading employment incentives and benefits

• Supported in your professional growth, development, and success

• Included in our empathetic and supportive work culture 

Learn more about why we’re a great employer at marchofdimes.ca/careers.

For general inquiries, you can reach us at recruitment@marchofdimes.ca 

We value the health & safety of our employees 

MODC is committed to ensuring a healthy and safe work environment. We encourage all current and prospective employees to receive Covid-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Public Health. This reflects our dedication to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our workforce.

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MODC is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada, MODC will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible, and barrier-free.

Our Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) approach

MODC is dedicated to building and advancing an inclusive and welcoming culture. It’s also why we’re focused on attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse people. Thanks to our progressive practices, team members of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to access the opportunities and supports they need to grow, thrive, and succeed. Our READI approach is rooted in our shared belief that championing equity and empowering ability starts by investing in our team members— and in our shared culture — so that we all feel included, safe, and confident at work every single day.