Finance Manager

• Produce and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for the Area X.O team
• Prepare accurate and timely cash flow projections
• Review and approve journal entries and schedules, including revenue recognition and cost allocations
• Apply GAAP and not-for-profit financial principles across program contexts
• Collect financial data for annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
• Develop budgets supporting funding proposals
• Review and approve project reports submitted to funders
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and not-for-profit financial guidelines
• Support financial and program audits and assess audit readiness
• Liaise on procurement policy and procedures and ensure consistent application
• Deliver timely financial insights to team leads verbally and in writing
• Interpret finance policies and procedures, train colleagues on finance systems, and explain monthly reports
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement, inclusion, and belonging
• Identify and implement improvements to financial systems and processes
• Improve the quality and timeliness of financial reporting
• Adapt to evolving program needs and organizational priorities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or related field
• Accounting designation (CPA) is an asset
• 5 to 7 years of experience
• At least two years of experience managing direct reports
• Working or volunteering with a not-for-profit organization is an asset
• Strong communication skills, oral, reading, and writing
• Experience with revenue recognition, cost allocation, and project- or fund-based accounting
• Experience building and maintaining budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
• Familiarity with internal controls and audit readiness
• Strong spreadsheet skills
• Confidence working in an ERP or financial reporting system
• Experience preparing financial reporting for external funders is an asset

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance within not-for-profit organizations, with a strong focus on GAAP principles and audit readiness. Proven ability to mentor colleagues and enhance financial systems for improved reporting quality and timeliness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• GAAP Compliance
• Audit Readiness
• Team Leadership

Hard Skills

• Revenue Recognition
• Cost Allocation
• Cash Flow Projections
• Financial Analysis
• Spreadsheet Proficiency

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Mentoring
• Continuous Improvement

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA

Industry Keywords

• Not-for-Profit Financial Principles
• Internal Controls
• Financial Guidelines
• Procurement Policy

Tools & Technologies

• ERP Systems
• Financial Reporting Systems