Finance Manager

July 29, 2025
Job Posting #1169

Permanent Full-Time
Finance Manager

The York Region Children’s Aid Society (YRCAS) is a non-profit community organization legally mandated to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect. As a leader within the child welfare sector, we partner with parents, caregivers, and community to provide a safe environment for children and youth, through equitable, culturally aligned services.

Comprised of interdisciplinary teams of diverse professionals who push boundaries in support of family centered care, we engage with children and families for a stronger, healthier community within the York Region.
YRCAS is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace and community where children youth and families thrive.

To support us on our journey, YRCAS is looking for a Manager, Finance to support our Financial Services Department.

Why Work for Us?

1. Hybrid working model (working virtual and in person)
2. Casual dress code
3. Employer paid Group Insurance and Health & Dental Benefit
4. Four (4) Weeks of Vacation accrued per calendar year
5. Five (5) float days per calendar year
6. One day off every three (3) weeks during Winter months
7. Shortened Summer hours
8. OMERS Pension, with employer and employee sharing premiums equally
9. Mileage Reimbursement
10. Enhanced Wellness Initiatives Virtual Fitness Classes

SUMMARY OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Manager of Finance is a key leadership position responsible for developing and executing short and long-term strategic and financial plans, providing financial guidance, and overseeing the Financial Services department. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial accountability, driving operational efficiency, and managing the Financial Services department.

NATURE OF POSITION:

• Lead staff in all aspects of financial planning, and accounting
• Oversee preparation of monthly financial statements, budgets, forecasts, financial analysis, and government submissions
• Ensure excellent internal controls and compliance with ministry and internal policies and directives
• Supervise direct reports
• Act as a liaison with other department leads to ensure mutual understanding and achievement of organizational goals through an equity lens
• Transform financial management processes, tools, technology, and resourcing
• Provide strategic financial support for fund diversification

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Provides support for multi-year financial planning and analysis and use of agency financial data; develops key financial metrics; develops and maintains multi-year financial planning models, analytical reports and scenario analysis
• Prepares analysis and information for senior management and board of directors, including business cases, management plans, briefing notes, slide presentations, etc. to support decision-making
• Conducts research and contacts outside agencies and stakeholders regularly to obtain relevant comparative data for financial analysis
• Coordinates the development and monitoring of the Finance Department objectives and work plan; provides direction and guidance to staff responsible for objectives
• Supports capital planning and implementation of long-term property and accommodation strategies
• Evaluates internal controls, identifies and implements improvements and best practices
• Deal with high level foster parent inquiries and/or issues

Accounting

• Manages the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and forecasts, reviewing results with Chief Financial Officer . This includes assisting in the preparation of accounting schedules, analysis, and working papers as required for each year-end audit, month-end close,
• Manage the annual budget preparation and process and prepare reports for government stakeholders
• Manage the preparation of financial reports for submission to various levels of Management, Board of Directors, including quarterly reports to the ministry.

Staff Supervision

• Hires staff in accordance with agency policy
• Manages the orientation and training of staff, providing advice and guidance as needed.
• Evaluates the performance of Finance Department staff
• Carries agency signing authority for all financial and property matters in accordance with agency policy.

Systems and Processes

• Develops and implements financial and business management best practices; develops and delivers training to managers/staff on the implementation of new business processes
• Provides expert advice to enhance functionality of the enterprise financial systems

Compliance & Audit

• Conducts internal audit, controllership and operational reviews to improve the agency’s compliance with financial directives and value for money; reviews and updates agency financial policies on an annual basis; delivers training to staff/managers and ensures changes are implemented
• Leads Finance Department activities for completing external audits and reviews such as the Auditor General of Ontario, etc.
• Coordinates the development, implementation and ongoing support for the agency’s risk management framework, and the integration of risk management practices with strategic and operational planning processes
• Ensures full integration of financial information with services and human resource data and information in co-operation with Senior Management and under the leadership of the Director of Finance
• Directs and manages operation of the Society's accounting system and internal financial controls, ensuring agency policies are followed and standards maintained

Fund Diversification and Growth:

• Collaborate with senior management to identify and evaluate new revenue/funding opportunities.
• Conduct financial analysis to support business cases
• Develop and implement strategic plans to diversify revenue and drive sustainable growth.

Strategic Financial Planning:

• Assist in the development and execution of long-term financial strategies.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor sector trends and economic factors to anticipate their impact on the organization

Other Duties

• Additional duties as required to support the effective operation of the financial function
• Provide back up for other positions as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum seven (7) years’ progressive experience in Finance, with at least five (5) years in a leadership role
• Completion of Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced skills and experience in budgeting and controllership/accounting transactions
• Advanced skills and experience in computerized accounting systems (experience with Oracle Financial system preferred), including advanced spreadsheet and database analysis.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good knowledge and experience in areas of financial control, accounting reporting practices and preparation for external audit.
• Strategic financial management experience in growth and sustainability in the public sector
• Effective leadership, coaching and mentoring ability.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in management concepts, techniques and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and discretion when necessary and practicing confidentiality
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities within strict timeline constraints; proven ability to respond to frequently changing priorities, and demonstrated time management and organizational skills
• Proven leadership skills, experience in team building, leading change and supporting staff

PAY GRADE: Non-Union Pay Grade 9 ($117,900.95-$149,654.07)

HOURS OF WORK 33.75 hours per week

Candidates who meet the qualifications are welcome to apply by no later than August 28, 2025 at 11:59PM.

Internal Applicants: Please apply for this opportunity using your Agency ADP account.

External Applicants: Apply here: yorkcas.org/careers

We appreciate all applications received. All communications will be held in strict and professional confidence. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their submissions.
Employment at York Region Children’s Aid Society is conditional upon the verification of credentials, a satisfactory vulnerable sector check, and a class “G” driver’s license with daily access to an insured vehicle. York Region Children’s Aid Society works in a hybrid virtual and on-site working environment.

Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism at York Region Children’s Aid Society
YRCAS is committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of York Region and strongly encourages application from all qualified individuals, especially those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
York Region Children’s Aid Society is committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and fostering equity, diversity and inclusion in recruitment practices is a key aspect of the search process. The current posting is in search of candidates who identified from the following equity seeking groups; women, racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are of the aforementioned identities, and feel comfortable making it known, you may choose to self-identify as member of a designated group. Any information directly related to you is kept confidential and used in a safe manner to inform our recruitment process towards being an equal opportunity employer.

Vaccination Policy
York CAS prioritizes the health and safety of their employees and closely follows the Public Health Guidelines and Recommendations. The agency's mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement as a condition of employment is currently suspended. Should the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement be reinstated, all active agency employees will be required to comply with YRCAS’ Mandatory COVID-19 policy (providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination-2 doses required).

Accommodation at YRCAS
We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants that may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify the Human Resources Department when contacted for an interview.

Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process, which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Children at the heart of all that we do!

Candidates who meet the qualifications are welcome to apply by no later than August 28, 2025 at 11:59PM.
Internal Applicants: Please apply for this opportunity using your Agency ADP account.
External Applicants: Apply here: yorkcas.org/careers