Finance Manager

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Organization Background:

Niagara Ina Grafton Gage Village (NIGGV) is a not-for-profit charitable organization that has been providing housing and services to seniors for over 60 years. The organization encompasses two sites; the main location in the City of St Catharines has been operating since 1959 and the newer facility, Stone Road Village in the Town of Niagara-on-the Lake, has been in operation since 2012. Combined, these two sites provide housing to more than 500 seniors. At the Village, seniors live in either rental, rent-geared-to-income apartments, life lease bungalows or apartments, bedsitter rooms, or long-term care (nursing home). At Stone Road Village, life lease apartments are available for active seniors. The Village is one of the largest providers of services for seniors in Ontario.

Role Objective:

The Manager, Finance will oversee the financial health of the organization and ensure its continued viability. They shall be responsible and accountable to the CEO. They shall ensure that all of the Corporation’s financial information is recorded accurately and timely using Accounting Standards for Non-Profit Organizations. They shall also be required to maintain all current and past financial records in accordance with all legal and legislative requirements. The Manager, Finance shall manage all employees in the Finance department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day to day supervision of staff and oversight of NIGGV finances and processes.
• Prepare and maintain financial statements and reconciliations on behalf of the organization.
• Provide supporting documents and working papers to support financial statements, liaising with auditors as required.
• Lead the budget process with senior management to prepare the annual budget.
• Work with external auditor to provide audited financial statements.
• Provide internal in-year financial statements to report on actual results compared to budget.
• Fulfil monthly, quarterly, annual and on demand reporting to the NIGGV Board of Directors, Ministry of Long Term Care, Ontario Health and other external stakeholders.
• Lead the management team in developing internal financial controls that are robust and updated as necessary.
• Participate as a key member of the Leadership team;
• Provide functional guidance to managers and multi-disciplinary teams and committees, including project teams.
• Use a team approach to select, develop, motivate and recognize staff achievements.
• Conduct ad hoc data collection, benchmarking, analysis, and reporting.
• Ensure that staff work safely and in accordance with legislation and the policies and procedures of Niagara Ina Grafton Gage Village.

Position Qualifications:

• Canadian professional accounting designation (CPA);
• Post-secondary degree /diploma in business;
• Effective communication skills written and oral;
• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills including an ability to work well with CEO, senior management and board members;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains and Microsoft Office;
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through vision, values and effective management of resources;
• Minimum five years’ experience in preparing financial statements, budgets, analyzing financial and related statistical data to identify trends, relationships and opportunities – ideally within the public health care sector;
• Advanced computer and information systems skills including excel;
• Ability to work with large amounts of data to produce accurate, timely, concise readable reports in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent time management skills and an ability to multi-task;
• Demonstrates resilience, composure and a positive outlook;
• Ability to engage and support employees in adapting to the scope and pace of change.

Special Requirements:

• Willing to work the hours necessary to ensure the effective operation of the facility.
• Prepared to respond to emergent situations.
• This position participates in the “Manager-On-Call rotation”

Please note that successful applicants will require a current Police Reference Check suitable for working with the vulnerable sector prior to commencing employment. It is required that all new hires are to have first and second dose of tuberculosis (TB) vaccination as a condition of employment with Niagara Ina Grafton Gage Village.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should forward their cover letter and resume when applying for this position via indeed or to careers@niggv.on.ca To learn more about Niagara Ina Grafton Gage Village please visit: www.niagarainagrafton.ca

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. During the recruitment and hiring process, we offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please advise if you require an accommodation, if you are contacted regarding a position with Niagara Ina Grafton Gage Village.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

• Canadian Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-01-13