<p>Robert Half Management Resources is the worldwide leader in specialized consulting and staffing services for senior-level accounting, finance and business systems professionals. </p><p> </p><p>Our Not-for-Profit client seeks a Finance Manager to lead project financial stewardship and partner closely with Program Directors and Managers on budgeting, forecasting, donor compliance, reporting, and financial decision support. This role is responsible for ensuring strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and compliance across multi-year, multi-partner project</p><p> </p><p>The Finance Manager’s duties will include: </p><p> </p><p>· Lead project budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and variance analysis</p><p>· Monitor financial performance and provide insights to support strategic decisions</p><p>· Ensure compliance with donor guidelines, contribution agreements, and restricted funding requirements</p><p>· Prepare and oversee timely financial reports, dashboards, and audit support</p><p>· Review transactions, reconciliations, revenue recognition, and internal controls</p><p>· Manage partner financial reporting, due diligence, training, and compliance oversight</p><p>· Support procurement reviews, contract compliance, and financial risk monitoring</p><p>· Improve financial systems, tools, templates, and processes across projects</p>
<p>Due to a retirement, our downtown client is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager or Controller to oversee financial operations and support sound business decisions in Ottawa, Ontario. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate reporting, strengthening internal controls, and guiding the finance function through month-end, year-end, and audit activities. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Finance and work closely with leaders across the organization to promote consistent accounting practices, manage compliance obligations, and help the accounting operations team operate efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Direct the daily work of the finance and accounting function, providing leadership, guidance, and performance oversight to team members.</p><p>• Manage core accounting activities across the organization, including the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll administration, and cash management.</p><p>• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to ensure reporting is accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Monitor financial records and banking transactions to maintain strong data integrity and dependable reporting outcomes.</p><p>• Advise leadership on financial results, cash flow considerations, budgeting impacts, and practical strategies for responsible use of resources.</p><p>• Refine accounting procedures and promote consistent application of policies across departments and operating areas.</p><p>• Coordinate the annual external audit, organize supporting documentation, and address audit questions or findings in a timely manner.</p><p>• Evaluate financial and regulatory risks, assess the effectiveness of internal controls, and implement improvements where needed.</p>
