Senior Finance Manager

Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium is presently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting and Finance team member to join our Finance team.
The Senior Finance Manager will work directly with and report to the Vice President – Finance. This position plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of our financial records and supporting our day-to-day accounting operations.

The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in accounting principles, excellent attention to detail, and an interest in applying their skills within the not-for-profit sector. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who values teamwork, accountability, and purpose-driven work in a supportive organizational culture.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with month-end and year-end processes
• Establish and maintain internal controls
• Managing or assisting with both internal and external audits
• Creation and monitoring Budgets and Forecast reports for projects including reporting to government on a quarterly basis
• Examining and analyzing accounting and financial records, documents, and systems to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards, procedures, and internal controls
• Managing or assisting with both internal and external audits
• Preparing detailed reports on audit outcomes and providing recommendations to improve accounting and management practices within the company
• Developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Contract Management for vendor and service provider agreements for reporting and billing requirements
• Researching accounting issues where necessary for compliance with generally accepted compliance principles
• Providing leadership, training, and development to finance and accounting staff
• Overseeing and assisting with payroll functions
• Other Financial and Administrative functions as required

Other duties may be assigned.

Education and Experience:

• College diploma or associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role.
• Critical thinking skills and attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge and ability to adhere to accounting rules, standards, principles and internal control procedures
• Sound judgment regarding confidential and sensitive matters
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Simply Accounting, Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Government Funding experience, an asset.
• Budget and Financial forecast experience, an asset.
• Legally able to work in Canada.

How to Apply:

Those interested in applying for this opportunity should submit a resume outlining your experience, skills, and why you feel you are the best fit for this role at EMC. Please submit your resume and cover letter to Lynn Morris, Human Resource Manager.