Accounting Manager

Salary Range: $75,587, midpoint $94, 483 and a maximum $108,656

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm

Position Summary:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the accounting, financial reporting, and related control functions within the Finance department to support organizational accountability, compliance, and effective decision‑making across Coast Mental Health. Reporting to the Controller, the role oversees core accounting operations, financial reporting, audits, budgeting support, grant and contract financial management, and trust and cash management activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to applicable legislation, funding requirements, and organizational policies.

The Accounting Manager provides leadership and supervision to unionized accounting staff, ensuring performance management, staffing, and labour relations are carried out in accordance with the collective agreement and Coast policies. Working collaboratively with the Controller and Finance team, the position contributes to the development and continuous improvement of financial systems, procedures, and internal controls, and supports organizational planning, compliance, and financial sustainability through high‑quality reporting, analysis, and operational oversight.

Reporting:

• Reports to the Controller.
• Supervises staff, volunteers, and/or students
• Provides support and backup for Financial/Contract Administrator, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and other accounting functions.

Key responsibilities:

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Lead and contribute to the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including quarterly MD&A and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and maintain general ledger account reconciliations and financial analytical working papers.
• Maintain accounting records, reports, and documentation related to projects, capital assets, replacement reserves, insurance, purchasing, and other financial activities.
• Prepare written and analytical reports, charts, tables, and presentation materials using current financial systems and software applications.
• Manage cash and banking activities, including bank reconciliations, cash receipts, and oversight of client trust accounts.
• Oversee trust accounting processes, including ongoing reconciliations and periodic financial reporting.
• Prepare tax supporting schedules and reconciliations for the Society, Foundation, and Social Enterprises.
• Manage and oversee the accounting functions for Coast Mental Health Social Enterprises and the Coast Mental Health Trust Program.

Budgeting, Grants, and Contract Management

• Support the annual operating and project budget development process, ensuring expenditures align with approved budgets and funded contracts.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions as required.
• Manage financial aspects of grants and contracts by reviewing agreements for accuracy, monitoring funding to termination dates, and identifying over‑ or under‑funding risks.
• Develop and oversee financial control, reporting, and monitoring systems related to budgets, grants, contracts, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with funding terms, contract conditions, and reporting requirements for external funders and service providers.

Audit, Compliance, and Internal Controls

• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, including financial statement audits and compliance audits related to contracts, grants, and assets.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective financial control systems, including fixed asset management and contract monitoring processes.
• In consultation with the Controller, develop and maintain accounting procedures, standards, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Provide input into financial policies, procedures, and operational requirements to support continuous improvement and risk mitigation.

Operational Support and Systems

• Provide functional support and backup to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial/Contract Administration, and other accounting functions as required.
• Maintain and update accounting manuals, procedures, and…