Islamic Relief Canada Looking for Finance Manager at Burlington, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Status: Full Time

Location: Burlington

Department: Finance

Position Overview:

The Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing the financial reporting, financial planning, strategy and business support functions within Islamic Relief Canada. This position requires a strategic and analytical mindset, strong leadership abilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting (40%):

• Lead the financial reporting process, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, management reports, and other financial analyses
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (ASNPO), regulatory requirements with GAAP and CRA, and internal policies and procedures
• Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard financial assets, monitor financial performance, and mitigate risk
• Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to the senior leadership team, board members, and other stakeholders as relevant

Financial Planning and Business Support (30%):

• Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with department directors to develop comprehensive and realistic budgets aligned with organizational objectives
• Provide financial analysis and support to guide decision-making and resource allocation, including budget-to-actual monitoring
• Monitor the organization’s liquidity through cash flow projections and management
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders including external auditors, CRA (as needed), vendors, and others
• Conduct business analysis to provide financial insights to support strategic decision making, identify trends, and provide recommendations
• Identify process improvement areas through analysis and assist in the development and implementation of policies at the organization

Team Management and Cross-Team Collaboration (30%):

• Manage and mentor a team of 6, including overseas contractors, ensuring their professional development and growth
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the Finance team, promoting effective communication, teamwork, and accountability
• Collaborate with other departments, including fundraising, programs, and operations, to develop financial strategies, align on goals, and support organizational objectives
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives, providing financial insights, and contributing to strategic planning and decision-making

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, accounting, or a related field
• Professional accounting designation (CPA) is highly preferred
• 5-6 years of experience with external reporting, external audits, or other related experience, with managerial experience and non-profit experience an asset
• Experience in financial analysis, general ledger accounting, month-end close and auditing
• Knowledgeable about the Canada Revenue Agency’s compliance guidelines, rules and regulations affecting registered charities in Canada
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide strategic insights and recommendations
• Strong leadership and team management abilities, including building and developing high-performing teams
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly organize financial information into meaningful content for end user
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Experience in the nonprofit sector or international development is an asset
• Must be eligible to work in Canada

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