Finance Manager at CHATS

Finance Manager

Full-time | Hybrid | 35 hours per week

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (occasional evenings and weekends work required)

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Finance Manager to join the leadership team and help shape the financial strategy and sustainability of an organization making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors.

Reporting to Vice President, Finance and Corporate Services, you will provide leadership in financial management, quality reporting and advice and guidance on financial strategy. You will lead key operational management functions to ensure financial accountability, accuracy, and maintain financial information systems across the organization. This includes supervision of payroll, billing, general accounting, financial and statistical information systems, and reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities of the position:

Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Lead financial management systems and ensure strong financial controls and accountability.
• Oversee all internal and external financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and meaningful insights.
• Ensure compliance with Accounting Standards, Ontario Health Reporting Standards, MSAA, Ontario Health requirements, and legislative changes.
• Lead annual audit activities and oversee the preparation of all required schedules and documentation.
• Maintain financial systems, including updates and configuration changes.
• Provide financial guidance to support service delivery efficiency and new funding opportunities.
• Oversee month-end closing process and analyze results to ensure accurate financial statements and proper cut-off.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports for Ontario Health and other funders as required.
• Attend Finance & Audit Committee meetings and other governance activities as required, presenting financial statements and operational results as required.

Planning & Budgeting

• Lead the annual budgeting and planning cycles within established timelines.
• Develop top-level targets and work with leaders to convert operational plans into accurate financial forecasts.
• Align plans and forecasts with funding and volume targets, highlight major risks, and manage mitigation strategies.

Team Leadership & Operational Support

• Provide leadership and support to the Finance Team including Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Accounting and Statistical Analysis.
• Supervise day-to-day transaction processing, month-end close, and production of monthly financial/statistical reports.
• Provide coaching, performance management, training, and onboarding for finance staff.
• Plan vacation coverage and ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
• Ensure adherence to the basic legislative requirements under Employment Standards Act (ESA), Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA), Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA), and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC).
• Promote staff safety, well-being, and CHATS Relationship-Based Care principles.

What you bring to the role:

• Accounting Designation or actively pursuing one, preferably a CPA combined with a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a financial manager or similar role.
• Payroll administration training or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in a not-for-profit environment preferred, including experience in financially managing government and grant funded activities.
• Expertise in applying information technology to the accounting function.
• Proven financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a background in decision support and a demonstrated ability to provide guidance and support to non-finance managers.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Experience with GoldCare, ADP Workforce Now preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial information systems preferably Business Central and Vena and the application of technology to accounting functions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Experience in health care is an asset.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Life and disability coverage
• Corporate discounts through Perkopolis.
• Employee Training and development programs with access to comprehensive e-learning programs.
• Staff appreciation events
• Rewards and recognition programs
• Positive culture with great emphasis on relationship-based care.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization.
• Supportive team environment.

If you are seeking an opportunity to demonstrate your passion for excellence in a supportive work environment, we’d like to hear from you!

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Use of Artificial Intelligence: At CHATS, people are at the center of our recruitment process. While we may use Artificial Intelligence tools for taking and summarizing interview notes, all applications and interviews are personally reviewed by our hiring team to make the hiring decision. Our commitment is to use technology responsibly, while ensuring fairness, transparency, and respect at every stage of the process.

CHATS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

CHATS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the diversity of the community it serves. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds. CHATS continuously strives to support individual needs and differences in our recruitment & selection process and work environment that is built on inclusivity and respect for everyone.

CHATS promotes an accessible and inclusive environment to ensure all clients, employees and volunteers feel supported, valued, and respected.

CHATS is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Our recruitment and hiring processes will be modified to accommodate disabilities, upon request.

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

About CHATS

Since 1980, CHATS has been a leader in providing home and community services for seniors and their caregivers. We offer a full range of home care and community programs that meet the changing needs of more than 8,100 York Region and South Simcoe seniors and caregivers each year.

CHATS firmly believes that our employees drive the success of the organization. With this success in mind, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating, and rewarding career opportunities.

CHATS also believes in a client and family-centered approach that is based on compassionate care that empowers older adults and their caregivers to live their best lives at home and in their communities.