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Family Services Windsor-Essex (FSWE) is a non-profit, charitable organization serving Windsor and Essex County. FSWE helps people to restore their ability to choose their own place in the world through counselling and individual support services. FSWE believes that what makes us human is the drive to self-determination. When people lose this drive due to injustices such as trauma, poverty, exclusion, and discrimination, FSWE provides support to build resiliency and restore people’s ability to choose their own place in the world.
In support of the mission and mandate of Family Services Windsor-Essex (FSWE), the incumbent will oversee and manage the organization’s financial accounting systems including budget preparation and reporting, payroll, benefit administration, payables, and receivables. The incumbent will oversee a team of bookkeepers and financial assistants.
Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Oversight of a $10 million dollar budget
Managing a team of interdisciplinary professionals
Analyzing and reporting on financial performance, business plans, multiyear projections.
Managing internal controls
Develop, monitor and update annual budgets, track variances, and balance expenditures within program and services allotments impacting viability
Completes ministry, government and funder reports
Manage specific program financial allocations for clients, monitor funds, and provide reports of variances
Monthly bank account reconciliations
Plan, manage and monitor the material management budget including procuring required goods and services (office supplies/equipment, etc.)
Actively participate in leadership/management team initiatives and meetings
Provide monthly financial reports to the Executive Director, Finance and Audit Committee and Board of Directors
Prepare documents for the agency’s annual audit
Preparation of the annual charitable return (T3010)
Directing financial planning and strategy
Developing and implementing accounting policies
Preparing forecasts and budgets
Training finance department staff
Assessing, managing, mitigating, and reporting on risk
Preparing and managing the annual audit process
Education and Experience Required:
CPA designation with 3-5 years of experience
Supervision of staff in a similar capacity
Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks and Simply)
Broad knowledge of accounting principles
Experience in working for non-profit organizations
Must have a valid Class G driver’s license and transportation to travel throughout Essex County
Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Presentation skills
Strong analytical skills
High level of attention to detail
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Ability to work with little supervision in a dynamic environment
Abilities:
Demonstrates good judgement and discretion
Innovative
Ability to deal with and respond to multiple demands and priorities
Ability to safeguard confidential personal information
Proven ability to develop effective relationships and maintain credibility across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders
Language:
Fluent in English
French is considered an asset
Physical Demands:
The job requires work primarily in an office setting.
Working Conditions:
Primarily daytime, office setting; some evening /week-end work may be required on occasion. Occasional travel may be required.
What We Offer:
Competitive wage, health and dental benefits, matching RRSP contribution, Paid time off (15 vacation days, 10 sick days, 5 personal days, and 2 hours of release time per week)
Family Services Windsor-Essex is an equal opportunity employer, strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community and team. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, women, people of colour or members of racialized communities, Indigenous People, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
Does this sound like you?
Please forward your cover letter and resume by email to hr@fswe.ca
We thank all candidates in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Family Services Windsor-Essex is committed to providing a barrier-free interview process and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Family Services Windsor-Essex will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process; if you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please let us know if you require accommodation.
1770 Langlois Ave. · Windsor, ON · N8X 4M5 | 1770 Avenue Langlois · Windsor, ON · N8X 4M5
519.966.5010 · 519.256.5258 · Toll Free/Sans Frais: 1.888.933.1831
www.familyserviceswe.ca
