Job #4988 – A respected community service organization is seeking a dependable and ethical professional who demonstrates accountability, transparency, and strong communication to join their team as Manager, Finance & Administration. This full-time leadership role, reporting to the Executive Director, plays a vital part in ensuring the organization’s financial strength and operational excellence. As a member of the management team, you’ll contribute to strategic and operational planning, support fund development initiatives, and ensure compliance with legislation and funder requirements, all while helping advance the organization’s community-focused mission. You’ll also provide financial and administrative leadership to staff, the Executive Director, and the Board of Directors. The ideal candidate is inclusive, adaptable, and open-minded, with a proactive, solution-oriented approach. You are someone who takes initiative, embraces learning, and feels energized by the opportunity to wear many hats, fostering collaboration, efficiency, and professional growth across the organization. Key responsibilities include:
- Lead day-to-day financial operations, reporting, audits and compliance with funder and regulatory requirements
- Develop annual budgets, forecasts and financial analyses to support decision-making and organizational strategy
- Oversee payroll, benefits, recruitment, and HR compliance while fostering a positive and inclusive work culture
- Supervise and mentor a small admin team, ensuring coordinated operations and professional growth
- Manage building maintenance, contracts, risk management and workplace health and safety
- Oversee IT systems, security, and digital improvements in collaboration with external consultants
- Contribute to strategic planning, provide financial insight to leadership and the board, and support fundraising and community initiatives
If you’re a values-driven professional who wants to make a meaningful impact in your community, we invite you to apply!
Qualifications:
The main qualifications for this role include:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- Professional accounting designation, CPA preferred
- Minimum 5 years of experience in financial planning and reporting
- Experience supervising staff and managing HR/Payroll functions
- Experience with Sage 50 is considered an asset
- Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset
Compensation:
- $75,000 – $85,000 annual salary range
- Group benefits, including family coverage
- 3 weeks’ vacation, 4 after 1 year of service
- Hybrid work environment
- Free parking
- RRSP contributions
Location: Ottawa
Internal Job ID#: 4988
Recruiter Name: Paul Stevenson
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