Manager, Finance

DIRECT REPORTS: Administrative Officers and/or Finance Support Staff

Employees in leadership and professional roles at Community Living Essex County play a vital role in advancing the Agency’s mission, vision, and values by providing strategic leadership, sound decision-making, and operational excellence that support quality services for the people and families we serve.

Our primary responsibility is to ensure that the Agency’s resources, systems, and people are aligned to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred supports. Employees in these roles are expected to model professionalism, integrity, accountability, and respect in all interactions with people supported, families, employees, community partners, and the broader community.

We believe in the inherent rights, strengths, potential, and contributions of every person. Through effective leadership, collaboration, and stewardship of organisational resources, employees help create an environment where people supported, employees, and communities can thrive through inclusion, belonging, and meaningful participation.

Regardless of role or department, all employees share a collective responsibility to uphold the Agency’s values of inclusion, respect, accountability, and collaboration. By fostering a culture of trust, innovation, and continuous improvement, employees contribute to the Agency’s vision of building communities where everyone belongs.

Reporting to the Director, Finance, the Manager, Finance supports the financial operations of the Agency by coordinating accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting, audit preparation, and administrative processes. The Manager, Finance provides day‑to‑day leadership within the Finance Department and assists in ensuring compliance with Agency policies, legislative requirements, and accounting standards applicable to the non‑profit sector.

This role is responsible for ensuring the responsible stewardship of financial resources, supporting organisational sustainability, regulatory compliance, and informed decision‑making that enables high‑quality services.

• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of annual operating budgets.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, account reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Support year‑end audit activities and coordinate the collection of required documentation.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and ministry reporting requirements.
• Monitor financial controls and recommend process improvements.
• Coordinate internal financial reviews and support compliance initiatives.

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and banking activities.
• Ensure financial transactions are processed accurately and in accordance with Agency policies.
• Assist with cash flow monitoring and financial forecasting.
• Support implementation and maintenance of financial systems and accounting software.
• Review general ledger entries, bank reconciliations, and trust accounts.

• Provide day‑to‑day supervision, coaching, and support to finance and administrative staff.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee success activities.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and service‑oriented team environment where diverse perspectives are valued and respected.
• Support employee development and succession planning within the department.
• Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, and support to employees within a unionised work environment while promoting a respectful, inclusive, psychologically safe, and collaborative workplace culture.

• Provide backup support to the Director, Finance as assigned.
• Participate in policy development, procedure reviews, and special projects.
• Support organisational initiatives related to technology, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with Agency policies, occupational health and safety requirements, and legislative obligations.

Community Living Essex County recognises that a combination of education, training, professional development, and related work experience may provide…