Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Full Time

Monday – Friday; Days; 37.5 of hours per week

Who We Are

Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa is a registered Canadian charitable organization that brings communities together to help families build homes, communities and hope. We are a land developer, a home builder, a fundraiser, and a mortgage holder. Since 1993, Habitat Greater Ottawa has empowered families and communities in Ottawa and surrounding areas through building safe and affordable homes that provide a solid foundation for local families.

In support of our homebuilding operations, Habitat Greater Ottawa operates a retail home improvement store called Habitat ReStore, which sells donated home furnishings, appliances, and renovation materials, with all proceeds helping us build more homes for local families.

The Habitat Greater Ottawa team is growing! If you’re passionate about building stronger communities and working in a collaborative, engaging, and rewarding environment, please apply today.

The Role

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to develop professionally and contribute meaningfully to an organization with a recognizable, trusted brand and solid reputation. The Manager of Finance works closely with the Senior Director of Operations to supports the organization’s growth by providing strong financial management and insight and is a dynamic and highly motivated member of Habitat Greater Ottawa’s management team.

As part of a growing, supportive, and extremely collaborative team, the Manager of Finance will believe in Habitat Greater Ottawa’s vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to call home and be able to inspire others to successfully pursue our mission and expand our programs.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations, the Manager of Finance is responsible for managing Habitat Greater Ottawa’s Finance. They will foster a positive, high-performance culture while inspiring and driving productivity and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

As the successful candidate you will:

1. Operational Duties

• Oversee daily operations of the organization’s financial management
• Establish a clearly defined and effective course of action for self and others to accomplish short term and long-term work goals.

2. Financial Management and Administration

• Ensure controls are in place to protect and safeguard the financial assets of the affiliate.
• Make adjusting entries, reconcile accounts and prepare monthly financial statements with supporting schedules in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare for audit including working papers and ensuring all backup documentation is available.
• Direct and oversee work of an Accounting Coordinator.
• Manage all aspects of the mortgage portfolio and payroll, whether outsourced or in-house.
• Provide recurring and ad hoc reports for staff.
• Manage the execution of the annual budget.

Knowledge and Skills Required

The Finance Manager is a mission-focused, seasoned, and process-minded manager with experience scaling an organization, managing staff, and is comfortable working in a performance culture among a group of diverse individuals. They deliver measurable results that make Habitat Greater Ottawa’s vision a reality. The successful Finance Manager will have the skills, sensitivity, and personal confidence to carry out this mission. The following competencies are required:

• Post-secondary education in Business, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance or Financial Management.
• CPA designation (active or inactive) is an asset.
• A minimum 1+ years of progressive experience in management.
• Demonstrated progressive experience in project management, preferably in a not-for-profit organization.
• Ability to organize and manage a diverse range of assignments and projects with high efficiency, attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team or independently with minimum supervision.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite products: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint; QuickBooks and ADP.
• Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge would be considered an asset.
• French language proficiency would be an asset.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends, and access to vehicle.

Working Conditions

• The successful candidate is expected to work/live in Ottawa and/or the surrounding area.
• Due to the nature of this role, the incumbent must be available to work onsite at 3 Iber Road. Parking is available at no cost. Due to the nature of the organization, it can be expected at times to travel to the office, ReStores, and our build site.

The salary band for this role is between $74,000.00 and $84,000.00 per annum based on experience. Habitat Greater Ottawa also offers a comprehensive health benefits plan, vacation and flexible personal days.

To Apply

If this opportunity intrigues you and relates to your experience, then we want to hear from you. Please take the time to tell us about yourself in a unique cover letter – we want to hear your story – your background, your accomplishments, and why this role is a good fit for you and your career at this time. Please submit a cover letter and resume by April 26th.

You must be legally allowed to work in Canada to be eligible for this position. Please note that not all applications will be acknowledged. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted directly.

Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa endeavours to create a work environment where we capitalize on the diversity of ideas, experiences, skills and talents of our employees, thereby making us better able to serve our many diverse communities. We will provide equal opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment for meeting bona fide occupational qualifications, regardless of race, colour ancestry, creed, place of origin, ethnic origin, citizenship, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, receipt of Public Assistance, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

Please contact us in confidence and provide notice in advance if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.