Accounting Manager

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Accounting Manager

Join the Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) in championing the economic empowerment of 2SLGBTQI+ businesses across Canada.

The Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full accounting cycle, including the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable oversight, cash management, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close.
• Lead a disciplined month-end process, maintain a clear close calendar, investigate discrepancies, and ensure financial reports are accurate, complete and delivered on time.
• Keep CQCC audit-ready throughout the year by maintaining complete schedules, documentation, internal controls and supporting records; coordinate annual audits, funder audits and compliance reviews.
• Manage and support the bookkeeper by setting priorities, reviewing work, clarifying procedures, resolving issues and reinforcing accountability for timely, accurate execution.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, management reports, budgets, forecasts and cash-flow information, and explain financial results to non-financial colleagues and leaders.
• Oversee not-for-profit and grant accounting, including project coding, eligible expenditures, funding reconciliations, deferred or restricted contributions, project budgets and funder reporting.
• Oversee payroll processing and related compliance, ensuring payroll information is accurate, properly approved and reconciled to the accounting records.
• Review, document and redesign accounting processes, controls and systems to reduce manual work, improve data quality and make better use of QuickBooks Online, Dext, ApprovalMax, payroll platforms and Excel.
• Partner with the Director of Finance and internal teams to support sound financial decisions, organizational planning and responsible stewardship of funds.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, commerce, business administration, or a related field; additional training in not-for-profit accounting, grant management, payroll, audit, or financial systems is considered an asset;
• CPA designation, CPA candidacy, MBA, or equivalent combination of education and experience is considered a strong asset;
• 5+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, financial management, controllership, or a related function; previous experience as an Accounting Manager, Finance Manager, Senior Accountant, Controller, or similar role is considered an asset;
• Hands-on accounting experience in a not-for-profit, charity, chamber of commerce, business association, economic development, supplier diversity, or grant-funded environment is required;
• Demonstrated experience owning full-cycle accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting and month-end close;
• Experience preparing grant reports, funding reconciliations, project budgets and funder-facing financial materials, and supporting annual audits, funder audits, compliance reviews and external financial reporting requirements;
• Experience managing or supporting payroll processing and payroll-related compliance;
• Experience using accounting and finance software such as QuickBooks Online, Dext, ApprovalMax, payroll platforms and Microsoft Excel;
• Experience translating financial information for non-financial partners and stakeholders;
• Experience supervising or managing a bookkeeper, finance coordinator, consultant, or other finance support resource; and
• Experience working with 2SLGBTQI+ communities, equity-deserving communities, entrepreneurs, or inclusive economic development initiatives is considered an asset.

Competencies

• SERVICE FOCUS – strong commitment to meet or exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external partners.
• RELATIONSHIP BUILDING & APPROACHABILITY – possesses the ability to connect with others, make people comfortable and feel accepted, and easily build rapport while maintaining professionalism and celebrating diversity.
• ORGANIZATION – excellence in effectively managing time by breaking work into manageable tasks, identifying and focusing on priorities, and accessing the necessary resources to get the job done; able to assist multiple team members at one time with various tasks; has the adaptability and flexibility to adjust priorities.
• ACTING WITH INTEGRITY – demonstrated ability to execute, deliver and follow through on key activities and commitments while staying honest, open and trustworthy; strong attention to detail to submit work or send communications without error; able to handle sensitive information.
• COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY – ability to exchange verbal and written information with varied audiences, ensuring mutual understanding of ideas and issues.
• CONTRIBUTING TO ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE – finding new and better ways of working by applying learning, feedback and experience; able to work independently and collaboratively with the team.

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