SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER

The Senior Finance Manager contributes to the overall success of the organization by effectively managing the provision of Finance services, accurate accounting, risk management services, as well as general administrative support for the organization. These services can include budgeting, Finance planning, reporting and support for audit functions. The Senior Finance Manager promotes the achievement of the goals and objectives of the organization by helping employees understand Finance information, providing accurate, confidential information and providing input to all planning cycles. Duties and Responsibilities: Finance Accounting and Reporting: 1. Develops and maintains timely and accurate Finance statements and reports to assist users and that match generally accepted accounting principles 2. Develops, implements, and ensures compliance with internal Finance and accounting policies and procedures 3. Ensures that all statutory requirements of the organization are met including withholding payments, Income Tax, Goods and Services Tax, Employee Benefits (Pension and Health Benefits) 4. Prepares all supporting information for the annual audit and liaises with the Auditor as necessary 5. Documents and maintains complete and correct supporting information for all Finance transactions 6. Assists managers to understand and apply correct Finance codes for more accurate reporting 7. Develops and maintains Finance accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, payroll and petty cash 8. Reconciles bank and investment accounts 9. Manages the cash flow and prepares cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy 10. Maintains or oversees the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll 11. Works with the Executive Director to develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that personnel and Finance information is secure and stored appropriately 12. Manages the acquisition of capital assets and ensures that they are properly recorded 13. Handles on-line banking by reviewing balances, transmitting payroll, transferring funds, setting up new accounts and processing on-line payments Project Management Accounting: 1. Maintains Finance records for each project in a manner that facilitates management reports 2. Ensures that accurate and timely Finance statements are prepared in accordance with contract agreements with funders 3. Provides accurate and timely reporting on the Finance activity of individual projects 4. Provides consultation and advice to staff on Finance procedures, policies and understanding of Finance information 5. Provides preparation for the Audit process including the reconciliation of accounts, review and posting of all sub ledgers to the GL 6. Ensures that annual society and corporations reports are completed and filed as required to maintain societies and corporations in good standing Risk Management: 1. Works with management to monitor risk management policies and procedures to ensure that program and organizational risks are minimized through effective controls and checks 2. Advises the Executive Director on appropriate insurance coverage 3. Maximizes income where possible and appropriate 4. Works with the governing body and Executive Director to negotiate with the Bank for lines of credit or other Finance services as required and appropriate Finance Office Administration: 1. Oversees the management of all leases, contracts, and other Finance commitments 2. Monitors all legislation relevant to the organization (labour code, occupation health and safety, human rights, privacy etc.) and all regulations on professional certification to ensure that the organization is compliant 3. Other duties as assigned or required