Description:
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the DF is responsible for managing all aspects of financial management including, but not limited to, planning, budgets, financial records, contractual compliance for financial reporting, payroll, and benefit administration for all the JHSPHD’s office locations throughout the three regional areas of Peel, Halton and Dufferin. In addition, the DF has supervisory responsibility for the Bookkeeper, ensuring office routines and practices are complied with.
Reports to:
The JHSPHD Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Working with the CEO, the DF develops overall annual operating budgets ensuring compliance with audit standards and contractual commitments.
- DF oversees operating and project budgets developing strategies and policies to achieve Society goals.
- Oversees the completion and accuracy of all tasks completed by the Bookkeeper, which includes, but not limited to, Accounts Payables, Receivables, Banking, Journal entries, reconciliations.
- Accomplishes financial objectives by forecasting requirements and preparing budgets on required schedules (e.g., monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, annually), analyses variances and initiates corrective action, as applicable.
- Responsible for preparation of all financial reporting, including, but not limited to, funder reports, internal financial statements.
- Prepares and submits government returns as per legislative requirements. (Eg. Charity Return, EHT & HST returns)
- Undertakes full responsibility for the oversight of all aspects of payroll and benefits for all staff,
- Prepares for and participates in the agency’s annual financial audit, by providing documents and reports, as required by the external auditors.
- Remains current in all updates regarding new procedures and requirements in compliance with Revenue Canada, Employment Standards, Human Rights, Privacy, Health and Safety and other appropriate legislation or guidelines.
- Working with the CEO, the DF takes part in reviewing and maintaining insurance, banking, and other board related aspects of the Society.
- The DF plans, assigns and monitors the work performance of the Bookkeeper.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of a College Diploma in Business, Accounting, or Bookkeeping or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Knowledge of Non-Profit Accounting.
- A sound business background coupled with strong financial acumen.
- Experience in the assessment of actual performance against operating.
- Has knowledge of ADP payroll software.
- Knowledge of Sage 300 accounting software.
- Good mathematical skills and know how to apply it to interpret financial information and budgets preparation.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards related to the non-profit sector such as employment, human rights, privacy, Freedom of Information and financial control and reporting.
- Strong skills in handling computers and various software applications, including Excel.
- Ability to professionally correspond with funders and stakeholders using business letters, summaries, and reports.
- Able to train, supervise, and evaluate staff, volunteers, and/or students.
- Any other job-related duties assigned by the CEO.