Scope and Summary
of Primary Responsibilities
The Manager, Reporting & Financial Planning is a key partner with Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada’s finance team. This role leads the organization’s financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis functions to enable data driven decision making and strong financial performance. Working closely with the Executive Directors, operational leaders, and the Finance team the Manager ensures financial accuracy, funding compliance, and strong financial performance across government-funded contracts and programs.
The position oversees planning cycles, develops and optimizes financial reporting tools, manages deferred revenue and allocation models, and ensures alignment between financial performance and service delivery goals. This role balances analytical rigor, strategic insight, and hands-on execution to support evidence-based decision-making in a healthcare nonprofit environment.
II. Essential Functions
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Prepare timely, accurate monthly financial reports across all provinces, departments, and programs.Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights to program and executive leadershipDevelop and standardize reporting templates and improve reporting automation and workflowMaintain internal reporting accuracy across funding streams and programsBudgeting & Forecasting
Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycle for all programs and departmentsPartner with Executive Directors and senior leadership to support budget stewardship and resource allocationMonitor budget versus actual performance and recommend corrective actionsFunding, Contracts & Deferred Revenue
Oversee financial reporting for government-funded programs and service contractsManage deferred revenue accounting, tracking, and recognition schedulesEnsure compliance with funding agreements, including expenditure eligibility and reporting requirementsDevelop and maintain cost allocation models aligned to funding rulesBusiness Partnership & Strategic Support
Act as trusted a financial advisor to Executive Directors and senior leadershipTranslate complex financial data into clear operational insights and recommendationsSupport business planning, funding proposals, and program expansions with financial analysisAudit, Controls & Process Improvement
Support audit preparation and respond to auditor inquiriesContribute to the development and continuous improvement of financial policies, procedures and internal controlsIdentify and implement process improvements across budgeting, reporting, and forecasting processesAssist with Net Suite system enhancements and reporting configurationRequirements
III. Qualifications
Education & Experience
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysisCPA designation is strongly preferredExperience in healthcare, nonprofit, or government-funded programs is considered a strong assetTechnical Skills
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skillsERP experience required;
Net Suite preferredStrong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and deferred revenue accountingExperience building reporting frameworks and performance dashboardsProfessional Competencies
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholdersCollaborative and proactive business partner mindsetHigh attention to detail, analytical rigor, and problem-solving capabilityAbility to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlinesBenefits
At VLRC, your work has real impact. Join a team that empowers Canadians with vision loss to live independently, and where your growth, well-being, and contributions matter. We offer:
Comprehensive benefits, including health, vision, dental, corporate discounts, and an employee and family assistance programFlexible work arrangements, generous paid time off, and work-life balance initiativesCareer development through training, mentorship, and advancement opportunitiesInclusive work culture with supportive teams, employee recognition, a joy-in-work wellness program, and mental health supportsJoin us to grow your career and make a difference every day.
Inclusion, Accessibility & Accommodation
VLRC is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from members of groups that have been historically marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with…
