Senior Financial Manager

Employment Type
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Permanent full-time

Start Date: As soon as filled

Salary: $76,800.00 minimum (based on experience and qualifications)

Reports to: Director, Finance

Direct Reports: Accounting Clerks, Payroll and Benefits Specialist

CCOC is a community-based, tenant and member-directed, non-profit housing organization whose mission is to create, maintain and promote housing for low and moderate-income people. We value diversity, collaboration, inclusive and open decision-making, innovation, creativity, and sustainability.

CCOC is in search of a self-directed and experienced Senior Financial Manager to oversee all financial operations and payroll activities, ensure accurate reporting, and strategic financial planning. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the successful candidate will be responsible for strategic financial analysis to enhance organizational performance, guide long-term planning and drive organizational growth initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional who thrives in a busy work place, and is well-versed in working closely with senior management.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in the development of and support the company’s strategic plans
• Assist with the monthly and annual operating and capital budgets and forecasts
• Prepare and analyze financial reporting packages, and provide actionable insights to improve financial performance
• Strategic financial analysis to support long-term planning
• Support with assessing financial viability of growth opportunities
• Develop financial models to support investment decisions and operational planning
• Communicate financial metrics to senior management
• Develop financial policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems
• Protect assets by developing, monitoring and enforcing internal controls
• Provide leadership and support within the finance department
• Coordinate the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors
• Support with the financial and regulatory reporting for funding and financing bodies
• Manage the payroll function and administration
• Stay informed about changes in accounting regulations and industry best practices, and ensure compliance with relevant standards
• Performs other duties as requested by the Director of Finance or the Executive Director.

The duties of the position could vary from time to time as a result of new legislation, changes in technology or policies, in which case appropriate training may be given to enable the position-holder to undertake the new/varied work.

This position supports the work of Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation and Cahdco.

The individual will be expected to conduct themselves in accordance with CCOC’s Mission and Values, as well as the core competencies of DEI, Service Excellence, Teamwork, Results-Orientation and Adaptability, which form an integral part of CCOC’s Performance Management Program.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• Accounting designation (CMA, CGA or CA), or an equivalent combination of related experience and education
• Minimum 7 years’ accounting experience in a senior accounting or financial management role with at least 2 years’ experience in payroll
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Impeccable organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Ability to work closely with a senior management team
• Experience in the non-profit and affordable housing sector considered an asset

• Decision-making forms an extremely large part of the role and will impact a major function of the organization
• Procedures and precedents are generally not well established
• Considerable judgement and complex interpretation are required for developing solutions
• Responsible for providing direct day-to-day supervision to staff/contractors
• Responsible for developing new or changed procedures
• Works independently and must be able to think critically
• Considerable impact if errors are made
• Frequent access to confidential information where disclosure could…