finance manager

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

The College of Naturopaths of Ontario works to protect the public interest by regulating naturopaths in support of the public's right to competent, safe and ethical naturopathic care. The College fulfills its role by setting the requirements to enter the profession, setting standards of practice, administering a quality assurance program, and holding Ontario's naturopaths accountable for their conduct and practice.

Position Overview

The Manager, Finance and Risk is accountable to the Director, Operations for managing and supporting key organizational functions that contribute to the College's overall effectiveness and sustainability. Responsibilities include supporting the College's financial activities, information technology (IT) systems, and the Enterprise Risk Management Program. The position is also responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of these program areas, including the coordination and support of associated committees and personnel.

Duties & Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible to:

1. Manage the College's financial activities by:

• Overseeing all Accounts Payable and Receivable procedures including scheduled recurring bills and invoices, expense claims, payments related to agreements, etc.
• Overseeing monthly reconciliation of bank, credit cards and HST accounts.
• Preparing quarterly reports following standard accounting processes for financial analysis and reporting activities, including actuals against budget with initial variance and year-end projection analysis, balance sheets, statement of operations, cash flow analysis and the reclassifications and posting of journal entries.
• Overseeing monthly tax remittances and bi-weekly payroll.
• Monitoring the performance of College bank accounts and investments.
• Facilitating financial management activities including the preparation of an annual budget, annual audit and any other special audits or reviews that may occur from time to time.
• Providing back-up support for all accounting functions including the approval of payroll in the absence of the Finance Coordinator or Manager, Human Resources.

1. Manage the College's IT systems by:

• Overseeing the College's third-party vendor in their maintenance of College IT systems.
• Overseeing the procurement, staff assignment and secure disposal of all IT equipment.
• Ensuring IT purchases are within approved capital budget amounts.

1. Manage the Enterprise Risk Management program by:

• Overseeing the continued development and maintenance of the College's Enterprise Risk Management program.
• Monitoring the progress of risk controls and assisting the Director, Operations in the preparation of reports for decision making purposes.
• Regularly liaises with risk owners, conducts analysis of emerging issues and trends and escalates any significant changes to the Director, Operations.
• Fostering a positive risk management culture within the organization.
• Developing and delivering enterprise risk management training to staff and volunteers, as directed by the Director, Operations.

1. Provide Committee Support by:

• Working with the Director, Operations to provide support and guidance to the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, including but not limited to:
• Developing agendas with the Committee Chair and staff of the College.
• Preparing briefings, summary documents and policy recommendations on matters relating to finance and risk management activities.
• Ensuring meeting materials and meeting minutes are accurate and disseminated in accordance with College policies and procedures.

1. Manage day-to-day operations by:

• Managing the