Financial Coordinator

ABOUT US

Strides Toronto is a multi-service agency providing a wide range of exceptional programs and services that improve the mental, social and physical health of infants, children and youth from the pre-natal stage to age 29, and their families. With a range of community, residential and treatment services, we build strength and resilience through equitable, accessible, client-driven services, system leadership and advocacy. We provide individual, group and family interventions that include mental health counselling, autism services, education, outreach and referral, early intervention, day treatment and community support. In its Lead Agency role, Strides Toronto collaborates with 23 publicly funded infant, child and youth mental health (ICYMH) core service providers to design and implement system-level improvements that promote access, responsive service delivery and experience, and positive mental health outcomes for young people and families across Toronto's diverse communities. To learn more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to visit our website at www.stridestoronto.ca

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Financial Coordinator is a full-time permanent position that is responsible for the processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable and general accounting and office support. This role also supports month-end and year-end close activities on an ad-hoc basis and may provide back up to other accounting functions as required.

Salary range: $48,731.00 to $56,747.00 per annum.

Benefits: Competitive Group Health Benefits, Defined Contribution Pension plan.

This is a full-time permanent position.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• We provide a hybrid work model and competitive Group Health Benefits and Pension Plan.
• We provide opportunities for growth and professional development.
• We are committed to providing an equitable and inclusive environment where our diverse team members and clients can thrive.
• We have a collaborative and supportive Senior Management Team.
• We set high standards for performance, client outcomes, and implement best practices, which are demonstrated through our accreditation with the Canadian Centre for Accreditation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Ensure the efficient and timely processing of accounts payable, including all staff expense reports, cheque requisitions, staff advances, budget cheques and vendor invoices.
• Manage and oversee the accounts receivable process, including invoicing, collections, and payment processing.
• Implement and manage a collections process for overdue accounts, including sending reminders and following up with customers as necessary.
• On a monthly basis, review and process financial activities to enable reconciliation of accounts along with required journal entries for assigned accounts.
• Prepare monthly Accounts Payable account reconciliations along with required journal entries for assigned accounts.
• Provide first level review for entries and activities carried out by other Financial Coordinators to ensure accuracy of information and proper cost-center/ G/L allocation to enable timely processing.
• Prepare and submit annual rebate claims to the Government and City in advance of prescribed deadlines to ensure the Agency receives all eligible rebates.
• Assist with the financial audit preparation, collaborate with auditors, and provide information in a timely manner to ensure a successful audit.

THE “MUST HAVES”

The following education, professional memberships and knowledge are a requirement for this role:

• A two-year college diploma in accounting or business administration
• Two or more years’ of related experience.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles, bookkeeping, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Strong ability to work with various software packages including Sage 300, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong mathematical abilities plus a keen attention to detail are necessary.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with staff at all levels.
• Ability to investigate and resolve operational and accounting issues and be responsive to changing business requirements.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of the mission, mandate, policies, guidelines and the organizational structure of Strides Toronto
• Ability to professionally engage with external partners/funding bodies such as MOHLTC, MCCSS and the city to obtain any required information, to clarify questions related to funding and/ or to resolve any issues.

THE ‘NICE TO HAVES’

While not required, preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• Fluency in another language(s), including sign language.
• Awareness of the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and within the community being served by the position.
• An understanding of Anti-Black Racism, anti-oppressive/anti-racism perspective in the context of the social determinants of health when working with clients and their families.
• Ability to recognize and identify situations where incidents of and imbalance of power and privilege may occur and can result in possible negative impacts for the client.

BEFORE STARTING WITH US

As our work puts us in direct contact with youth and vulnerable persons in our community, with health and safety as a priority, the successful candidate must complete or obtain the following before commencement of their employment:

• A Vulnerable Sector police check.
• A positive police check does not automatically disqualify an applicant for a position with Strides Toronto. The Police Check will be reviewed and evaluated for the purpose of making a decision on suitability for employment in relation to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position being filled.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your demonstrated education, certification (if applicable), working and related volunteer experience and how you meet specific requirements for this position, and any additional considerations you deem appropriate. The application deadline is November 12, 2025.

Strides Toronto is an equal opportunity employer. We benefit from diversity of lived experiences in the workplace and encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Strides Toronto is a participant in the Government of Canada’s 50-30 Challenge, a program which challenges organizations to improve access for women and/or non-binary people and other equity-deserving groups, including those identifying as: racialized, Black, and/or people of colour, people with disabilities (including invisible and episodic disabilities), 2SLGBTQ+ and/or gender and sexually diverse individuals, and Aboriginal and/or Indigenous Peoples to increase the representation and inclusion of diverse groups within their workplace.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Strides Toronto’s own policies, requests for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.

We thank all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.