Senior Finance Business Partner (Contract - 4 Months)
Location: Cambridge, ON (Hybrid)
Schedule: In-office Tuesdays and Thursdays, with occasional additional on-site days as required
Contract Length: 4 Months (Immediate Start)
Pay Rate: Up to $75/hour
About the Opportunity
Our client, a large community-focused not-for-profit organization, is seeking an experienced finance professional to join their Finance team on a 4-month contract. This role will support a business unit during an extended leave of absence and offers the opportunity to partner closely with operational leaders, provide meaningful financial insights, and contribute to key year-end and audit initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys financial analysis, business partnering, process improvement, and working in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead monthly accounting close activities, including journal entries, accruals, allocations, and account reconciliations.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports.
- Support revenue recognition, fixed asset accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Partner with operational leaders to provide financial analysis, variance explanations, and actionable recommendations.
- Consolidate and prepare budget data for ERP system uploads.
- Support year-end and interim audit preparation by ensuring reconciliations are current and audit documentation is complete.
- Prepare financial reports and submissions related to government funding programs and contractual agreements.
- Gather supporting documentation, including invoices, payment records, and other financial evidence required for reporting and compliance purposes.
- Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reporting as required.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
- CPA designation or active pursuit of a CPA is considered a strong asset.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
- Strong ERP system experience with the ability to extract, analyze, and present meaningful financial information.
- Experience within a not-for-profit or fund accounting environment is considered an asset.
Additional Information
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check required. Candidates may begin under a temporary exemption, provided the application process has started before the start date.
Why Apply?
- Competitive hourly compensation.
- Opportunity to work with a respected community-based organization.
- High-impact role supporting audit readiness, financial reporting, budgeting, and business decision-making.
- Collaborative team environment with exposure to senior operational leaders.
