Manager, Finance & Administration

Are you a motivated, versatile, and personable senior accountant looking for an innovative and dynamic group to contribute your skills? Our client in Halifax is seeking a Manager, Finance & Administration to join their cohesive team and manage the day-to-day accounting for 2 organizations.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Multiple bank account and credit card reconciliations
• Processing daily transactions
• Statutory filings
• Government funding report preparation
• Forecast and budget preparation
• Financial statements
• Cash flow management
• Variance analysis
• Year-end audit financial statement preparation and support to auditors
• Contract compliance management
• Claims preparation
• Payroll and benefits administration
• Coordinate staff training and meetings as required
• Strategic input and implementation of accounting initiatives
• Supporting the executive team with growth plans
• Mentor and review work for 3 administration team members

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree specializing in accounting
• 5+ years’ full-cycle accounting experience including financial reporting, budgeting and analysis
• Prior leadership experience is an asset or desire to expand this skillset
• Knowledge of operational support functions (IT, Office Management, Procurement, etc.)
• Prior experience within a non-profit is considered an asset
• Ability to take initiative and a strong work ethic
• High level prioritizing skills and ability to address critical, deadline driven tasks
• Flexible and adaptable
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong Sage 50 and Microsoft experience required

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.