Position Description

About Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec

Based in Etobicoke, Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec (CBOQ) equips churches and their leaders as they engage in their mission from God in their community. Comprised of about 300 churches, CBOQ is training, equipping and caring for pastors. We recognize that mission is not just evangelism, but also includes promoting justice, social welfare, healing, education and peace in the world. It is a holistic approach that expresses care for both the needs of the human soul and the social needs that affect all of life. We are helping to plant fresh expressions of faith, strengthening existing churches and connecting them with the tools and opportunities they need to thrive. We are serving the next generation by creating resources and experiences for young people and their leaders to expand their love of God and love of each other. We’re telling our churches’ stories to encourage and inspire them, building up our whole family through the good news of what Christ is accomplishing through us. We love and care for our churches and leaders. We love and care for our employees. We are warm and welcoming; we take the time to listen and genuinely understand; we have empathy during tough times, and we make a positive difference in one another’s lives daily. We develop a servant spirit as a significant part of who we are in Christ.

Position Overview:

The Finance Manager is part of the Finance and Administration (FA) Team. The overall mandate of this team is to steward the resources entrusted to CBOQ and ensure sound financial management, governance, statutory compliance, and long-term sustainability of the organization.

Under the supervision of the Director of Finance and Administration, the Finance Manager oversees the financial and accounting functions for the organization.

Core Competencies:

• Leadership - Works well with a wide range of individuals to provide support, coaching, encouragement and direction.
• Innovative and a “can do” attitude - Able to think creatively to develop new solutions that meet current and future needs. Looking to grow and learn with an outlook that is positive and strives to take on challenges.
• Service Orientation - Strives for excellence, delivering the highest quality care and resources possible to those we serve.
• Teamwork – Places high value on teamwork and sets values and objectives that encourages team cohesiveness.
• Accountability - Takes ownership of personal workload, as well as the workload of employees under his/her direction.
• Resource and Fiscal Management – Develops priorities and plans for the strategic use of finances in order to meet organizational objectives that are aligned with financial constraints.
• Communication - Expresses and shares information with consistency and clarity.

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Accounting

• Develop timely and accurate financial statements and reports in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and with internal policies and procedures.
• Perform complex accounting entries including, but not limited, to Capital Assets, Investments and Investment Income allocation, Interfund transfers between Restricted and Operating funds.
• Maintain integrity of the accounting system and implement improvements to enhance reporting
• Approve accounting entries prepared by FA team.
• Oversee the annual external audit: scheduling, ensuring completion of task list, reviewing financial statements.

Payables, Receivables, Payroll, Human Resources

• Oversee maintenance of financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payables, accounts receivables, investments, general ledger, and payroll.
• Oversee the church mortgage/loan program and certificate loan programs.
• Oversee payroll and benefits administration: approving semi-monthly pay cycle, monthly pension remittance, annual T4 and Employer Health Tax (EHT) filings.
• Set up, track, and maintain all mortgages/loans applications, approvals, and renewals.
• Approve disbursements (cheque, EFT, wire transfers) and pre-authorized AR withdrawals.
• Support Human Resources function.

Budget, Technology, Treasury

• Assist the Director of Finance and Administration with annual budget process.
• Assist and provide input in the development of an IT strategy that addresses all aspects of the organization’s operations.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation.
• Point of contact with financial institution for periodic check-ins and other treasury matters.

Team Leadership, Church Support, Property Management

• Lead direct reports and provide feedback, coaching, and formal evaluations.
• Provide resources and support to church treasurers.
• Provide analysis and input regarding church properties sale transactions and management of Property Use Agreements.
• Live out CBOQ’s mission, vision, and values.

Requirements:

• A mature faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to serve through the church
• Commitment to the mission, faith, and core values of CBOQ
• Minimum five years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial reporting, payroll and benefits administration, preferably in a non-profit setting
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience managing a finance team
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is considered an asset
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000

Applications

Qualified candidates may apply to HR through this link.

All candidates whose training, experience and aptitudes meet the requirements for the job will be considered, subject to acceptance of the CBOQ code of conduct policy. CBOQ welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.