Senior Manager, Finance; CPA

Closing:
The Final date to receive applications for this position has been extended to Friday, July 24, 4:00pm. Applicants who have already applied and remain under consideration do not need to reapply.

Reports To:

General Manager and CEO or designate

Mission:
To create an environment that inspires a passion for student success.

• A financially stable and well-governed organization supported by strong internal controls
• Accurate, timely, and decision-ready financial reporting for Executive Leadership and the Board of Directors
• Modern, integrated, and reliable financial systems that support efficient operations
• High confidence in financial compliance, audit readiness, and risk management
• Finance positioned as a trusted strategic partner supporting organizational sustainability and growth

The Senior Manager, Finance is the organization’s senior financial leader responsible for financial stewardship, strategic financial planning, governance, enterprise financial systems, internal controls, treasury management, and executive decision support. The role oversees all financial operations of the Algonquin Students' Association, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow management, investments, reserve planning, audit coordination, compliance, and financial systems governance. In addition to core accounting responsibilities, the Senior Manager serves as the organization’s subject matter expert for financial and payroll systems, ensuring data integrity, system optimization, automation, and integration across the organization.

Operating within a complex, multi-service, unionized, and student-governed environment, the role partners closely with Executive Leadership and the Board of Directors to ensure the organization’s long‑term financial sustainability.

• Lead the development, coordination, and oversight of the annual operating and capital budgets
• Monitor financial performance against approved budgets and forecasts; analyze variances and recommend corrective actions across the SA's diverse operations including student fees, hospitality, theatre, athletics, and recreation
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules
• Provide clear, meaningful financial analysis to support executive and Board decision‑making
• Oversee organizational cash flow, banking relationships, investments, and liquidity management
• Develop long‑term financial strategies that strengthen organizational sustainability
• Lead reserve planning, capital renewal forecasting, and long‑term asset replacement strategies

• Act as the organization’s expert and owner of Sage ERP and Deputy payroll systems, including configuration, controls, reporting, and optimization
• Ensure data integrity, access controls, audit trails, and documentation within all financial systems
• Lead automation and modernization of financial processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Oversee integration between Sage, HRIS, banking platforms, and reporting tools
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, financial system vendors, and service providers

• Design, implement, and maintain strong internal financial controls and segregation of duties
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Board policies and executive limitations
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, provincial, and statutory requirements (e.g., payroll, HST, remittances)
• Maintain continuous audit readiness and coordinate year‑end audit activities
• Monitor enterprise financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies that protect the organization’s financial sustainability.

• Provide multi‑year financial projections and scenario analysis aligned with organizational strategy that supports the SA's mission
• Support Senior Management with financial insights related to operational performance, capital planning, and resource allocation
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable information for non‑financial leaders
• Provide financial…