finance manager

*Overview*

Au Château is seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Manager to support the strategic and operational financial functions of our organization. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will oversee the day-to-day financial operations across our Long-Term Care Home, Life Lease Housing, and the Community Support Services (CSS) Program. The Finance Manager will provide direct leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the Finance team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, efficient processes, strong internal controls, and exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders.

Au Château is embarking on a full transformation of its finance department, modernizing systems, strengthening processes, and building a resilient, high-performing team. Working closely with the Director of Finance, the Finance Manager will play a key role in implementing departmental improvements, driving operational excellence, and developing the capabilities of the Finance team. This position is ideal for a collaborative and hands-on finance leader who enjoys balancing people leadership with financial stewardship and continuous improvement. Based in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario (West Nipissing), this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a respected and community-focused organization.

*Duties*

• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll for all Home staff, in compliance with the collective agreement(s), the Employment Standards Act, and CRA requirements.
• Ensure all statutory remittances, CRA source deductions, HST, EHT, WSIB, and pension/benefit contributions, are calculated, reconciled, and remitted accurately and on time.
• Supervise and support the Payroll Clerks in resolving payroll discrepancies, processing new hires, terminations, and leaves, and maintaining accurate employee records.
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts, benefit and pension remittance statements, and statutory holiday/vacation accruals on a monthly basis.
• Supervise the Financial Accountant and other accounting staff in the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close procedures for the Home.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, prepaid and accrual schedules, and inter-entity chargebacks.
• Support the Director of Finance in preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports, variance analysis, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare working papers, schedules, and supporting documentation for the annual audit, as requested by the Director of Finance and external auditors.
• Prepare and submit required financial, statistical, and funding reports to the Ministry of Long-Term Care and Ontario Health within prescribed timelines, including level-of-care and case-mix related submissions.
• Coordinate the timely completion of the Home's Annual Report and other statutory or funder-required filings, in partnership with the Director of Finance.
• Supervise, coach, and develop the Payroll Clerk, Financial Accountant, and other finance staff, setting clear expectations and supporting professional growth.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and coverage across the finance team, ensuring continuity of payroll and accounting operations during absences.
• Participate in the recruitment, onboarding, and performance management of finance and payroll staff, in consultation with the Director of Finance.
• Use accounting/ERP software, GoldCare, payroll systems, and Microsoft Excel (including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and macros) to streamline reconciliations and recurring reports.
• Act as a backup to the Director of Finance on select financial matters as required.
• Develop and update, within area of responsibility, departmental procedures and job descriptions to reflect current standards and legislative requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.
• *Working Conditions*
• The Financial Manager role combines strategi