Manager, Finance & Operations

Job Title:Manager, Finance and Operations Reporting to:Director, Finance and Operations Direct reports: Specialists Finance and Operations Vacancy: New vacancy Salary Range: $120,000 to $140,000 per annum Workplace Type: Hybrid arrangement. The OBSI office is located in downtown Toronto. Duties and Responsibilities OBSI's Manager, Finance and Operations is responsible for leading the day-to-day financial operations of OBSI and ensuring the organization maintains sound financial management practices, strong internal controls, accurate reporting, and effective budgeting processes. The manager also plays a key leadership role in ensuring continuity of OBSI's office and membership administration. The Finance Manager provides timely insights, supports decision-making, and identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and stewardship of organizational resources. As a leader of the Finance team, the Manager, Finance and Operations is responsible for: - Financial Management and Reporting - Leading monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting activities - Preparing financial statements and supporting schedules - Analyzing financial results and providing insights on trend and variances - Monitoring organizational performance against budget and forecasts - Supporting preparation of management reports and board reporting packages - Audit, Compliance and Internal Controls - Coordinating external audits and year-end activities - Maintaining strong internal control frameworks - Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies - Supporting risk management and control improvement initiatives - Budgeting and Forecasting - Coordinating annual budget development - Supporting department leaders in building and managing budgets - Preparing forecasts and scenario analyses - Financial Operations - Overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination - Ensuring all financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently - Monitoring cash flow requirements and funding needs - Managing banking relationships - Membership administration and support - Managing the administration of OBSI firm membership processes - Managing membership fees and billing processes - Managing firm inquiries and new firm onboarding - Ensuring accurate membership firm recordkeeping including timely processing of new firms and resigning firms - Office Management and Administration - Leading day-to-day office administration activities - Managing relationships with office vendors and service providers - Managing office facilities, supplies, equipment, and contracts - Supporting health and safety administration - Managing the organization and execution of all organizational activities and events - Process Improvement and Technology - Identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement - Improving reporting systems and financial workflows - Supporting ERP and reporting platform enhancements - Leveraging technology to improve efficiency and scalability - Effective Team leadership - Building a high-performance finance team capable of supporting organizational growth - Fostering accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and strong service standards - Mentoring Finance staff - Projects - Contributing to organizational projects as required Key Qualifications, Abilities, and Skills - Education - CPA designation required - Post secondary education in accounting - Experience - 7+ years of progressive finance experience including managing budgeting and forecasting processes - Experience supporting senior leadership decision-making - Experience with audits and compliance - Competencies - Superior interpersonal skills - Ability to effectively prioritize tasks - Superior professional communication skills - Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize complex tasks and to successfully manage multiple simultaneous projects under pressure - Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics Business Central - Strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of programs, as well as a demonstrated commitment to maximizing productivity through information technology and continuously improving information technology skills - Proven leadership, organizational development and teambuilding skills