Manager of Financial Services
Manager of Financial Services
Choices for Youth Inc.
St. John’s, NL
Reference #NH-17934
Choices for Youth Inc. (CFY) offers professional, youth-focused services that pave the way for vulnerable youth to achieve stable housing, meaningful employment, and continued education. As a non-profit, beacon of hope, they’re dedicated to creating transformative spaces and dialogues that foster health, family stability, and break cycles of poverty and homelessness. By emphasizing prevention, intervention, and support, CFY guides youth and their families towards a brighter, self-sufficient future.
We’re proud to partner with CFY seeking a Manager of Financial Services to join their finance team and support their organization’s mission! This pivotal role not only upholds their financial health but also propels their vision forward by ensuring strategic budgeting, seamless financial reporting, and rigorous compliance with funding sources. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Business Operations, Finance, and Education, Employment and Social Enterprise (EESE), you'll be at the financial helm, steering CFY towards sustainability and impact. As a collaborative and consultative leader, you'll empower your team and cultivate partnerships across departments and with stakeholders, elevating collective success through shared goals and open dialogue. Beyond your financial expertise, your strength lies in a strong people-focus. You thrive on building relationships and engaging with others, blending your financial knowledge with exceptional interpersonal abilities.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and transparency.
• Drive the annual budgeting process in collaboration with program managers and departments to align financial planning with the strategic goals.
• Oversee the annual audit process and work with external auditors to ensure compliance, professionalism, and transparency.
• Champion financial policies and procedures, enhancing organizational integrity and accountability.
• Oversee compliance and reporting for federal and provincial programs, ensuring CFY meets their commitments and continues to secure funding.
• Foster inter-departmental coordination and support program funding tracking, enhancing program effectiveness and financial sustainability.
• Oversee the financial management of grants, from application to compliance and reporting, ensuring maximization of resources for maximum impact.
Desired Skills and Qualifications
• A passionate leader with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• CPA designation or enrollment in the program is considered an asset.
• Strong people-focus, ready to join a team that values hard work, energy, and enthusiasm.
• Accounting experience preparing financial statements and budgets, preferably in the non-profit sector, with a proven track record of financial and project management excellence.
• Proven experience in preparing for and facilitating external audits, understanding of audit processes and the ability to effectively manage and work with auditors, with a strong emphasis on ensuring compliance, professionalism, and transparency.
• Collaborate effectively across various programs and departments; adept at explaining budgets, extracting vital information, and working across all levels of the organization to educate on financial matters such as budgeting and financial reporting.
• Very detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Familiarity with grant reporting requirements and ability to interpret complex grant agreements.
• Knowledge of best practices in program budgeting and financial tracking in the nonprofit sector as well as ability to adapt to changing funding landscapes and regulatory environments.
• Experience in financial system upgrades and implementation is considered an asset.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office, knowledge of Simply Accounting (Sage 50) is preferred.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Screening and Vulnerable Sector Check that is bondable.
Why You'll Love Working with CFY:
Impactful Work: Every financial strategy you develop directly contributes to transforming the lives of youth and their families.
Collaborative Culture: Join a team where your expertise in finance will be valued and where you can genuinely influence their growth and success.
Professional Growth: They’re committed to your development and offer opportunities to engage with various aspects of the non-profit sector, from social enterprises to educational initiatives.
Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy a work-life balance with regular hours and the flexibility to accommodate organizational needs.
Competitive Compensation Package: Including health and dental program, employer matched RRSP, vacation, and sick leave.
Completed applications can be submitted by selecting the "Apply Now" button below. For more information, contact Natalie Hand at nhand@kbrs.ca or 709.722.6925 or Krista Power at kpower@kbrs.ca or 709.722.4462. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.
CFY is committed to diversity and inclusivity in their team. They welcome applications from all qualified individuals, especially those reflecting the diversity of our community.
Meridia Recruitment connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.
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