Finance Manager, Courtice

Stepping Stone is a community-based agency that believes in the Housing First philosophies and practices. We strive to improve the quality of life for people who are struggling with chronic homelessness, significant mental health issues and substance misuse. We offer this by providing supportive, affordable housing to our participants with individualized, participant-driven support plans. The Stepping Stone team collaborates with community services within Guelph-Wellington to help support these plans and to offer our participants wrap‑around supports as needed.The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Finance Manager is a newly created role that 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 and accuracy, and to maintain financial information systems across the organization. This includes supervision of payroll, billing, general accounting, financial and statistical information systems, and reporting processes.Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

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 and Excel.Experience with Payworks preferred. Strong understanding of financial information systems preferably Quickbooks and the application of technology to accounting functions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Overview of Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead financial management systems and ensure strong financial controls and accountability. Lead all internal and external financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and meaningful insights. Ensure compliance with Accounting Standards, CRA, funder requirements and legislative changes. Lead annual audit activities and 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 various funders as required.Prepare monthly financial statements for the board. Attend Board 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 bookkeeper. 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. Internal Controls: Develop and enforce comprehensive internal controls and financial policies to safeguard organizational assets and ensure rigorous operational compliance.Support team needs and planning, by being creative, responsive and utilizing skills and assets available. Compensation and Benefits:

Four weeks of paid vacation annually, with increasing vacation entitlements based on length of service. Annual salary is $93,022. 7 sick/personal days / year (on an accrual basis). Extended Health&Dental benefit package available after 3 months of employment. Eligible to enroll in Group Retirement Savings Plan after 1 year of employment. An environment that supports continuous learning.

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