Finance Associate

Finance Associate

Practicing Professional 2 Operations

Are you passionate about contributing to the community Are you interested in working for an organization that is committed to learning and growing puts people at the centre of our work believes in a culture of belonging and building on the strength of our community

Camino Wellbeing Mental Health supports individuals families and communities as they work to strengthen their wellbeing and mental health. Our vision is to have a connected community where all people thrive.

WHATS THE OPPORTUNITY

As a key member of Caminos Finance Team the Finance Associate supports the financial operations of the organization with a focus on interpreting financial data ensuring regulatory and funder compliance and improving the financial literacy of departments across the organization.

This role is deeply collaborative the successful candidate will review grant proposals analyze departmental budgets and partner with program and operational leaders to strengthen financial stewardship. With a strong understanding of nonprofit funding structures and compliance this individual will work directly with the Finance Manager helping
ensure that resources are aligned with mission-driven goals.

If youre someone who finds purpose in interpreting financial information building relationships across teams and ensuring financial integrity in support of meaningful community work we encourage you to apply.

WHY WORK FOR US

We are an organization that serves Individuals families and communities within the Waterloo Region! We are excited about our work the impact we have in the community and our people (our people are our superpower!). We are committed to doing what is best for our community and to developing our people.

Join us to:

• Do work that matters.

• Be part of a caring passionate and collaborative workplace that lives its values.

• Learn a ton and support us in creating a more seamless experience for individuals families and our community.

• Be a part of our diversity equity and inclusion journey.

• Put the people we serve at the centre of everything we do.

• Have a positive impact in our community.

• Work with an organization that supports your growth and provides opportunities for you to use your transferrable skills among other teams and programs.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING:

• Work with assigned Departmental Teams in developing and maintaining budgets forecasts and analyzing variances.

• Prepare analyze
  and make relevant variance notes on internal and external financials reports for Leadership and other Stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations GAAP accounting standards and best practices in the industry.

• Ability to read and interpret negotiated contracts to ensure compliancy.

• Process Bank Reconciliations

• Explore AI opportunities optimize use of Excel features and formulas in report templates ensure processes are equitable.

• Extract EWP billing data from a Client Management Software
  (EMHware) to ensure billing accuracy identify
  billing gaps work with Quality team to correct data obtain billing approvals and provide to Practicing Professional 1
  - Finance for issuance of Invoice.

• Works within standardized reporting formats to eliminate
  data entry errors and ensure the information is readable and meaningful to the specific departments using it.

• Development and monitoring of annual Cashflow to ensure sufficient funds on hand to meet obligations.

• Regularly meet with assigned departmental team(s) understanding programs pressures and issues currently impacting them.

• Based on understanding of negotiated Funding Contract highlight issues or concerns the stakeholder might have with regards to funding spend. Work with departmental head around proposed budget transfer changes between approved funding lines and approach with the funder around the change. Prepare any paperwork related to the change.

• Participate in financial review of funding applications ensuring proposed budget aligns with Agency standards. Understand the impact of what the successful application would have on the Agency Budget. Gather read and understand Contracts and financial reporting requirements to ensure they align with what we report. Build and maintain a listing of current contract requirements.

• Gather and compile data and ensure reporting timelines are met.

• Support team with responses to financial related questions.

• Analyze financial data to identify trends variances and potential risks making recommendations for improvements.

• Analyze costs and determine risk (if any).

• Analyze monthly expenses determine eligible costs and recognize revenue based on analysis.

• Work with assigned Departmental Teams in developing and maintaining budgets forecasts and analyzing variances.

• Preparation of internal and external financials reports for Leadership and other Stakeholders.

• Cross-trained in other Finance roles with the ability to provide backup when/where needed.

• Be proactive use downtime to review process and identify areas of improvement or ways to automate processes.

• Meet all Financial Reporting timelines to ensure all applications and reports are filed on time. This might mean flexing hours of work.

• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR:

• College diploma in Accounting Finance Business or a related field or equivalent of 35 years experience in a Finance department

• Excellent communication skills and comfort with leading conversations about financial performance

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and commonly used accounting software

• High attention to detail ability to work independently and strong organizational skills

• Understanding of confidentiality and adherence to ethical and financial standards

ARE THERE BONUS POINTS

• Demonstrated experience in a nonprofit or funder-driven environment

• Strong skills in interpreting financial reports and connecting them to operational realities

• Knowledge of grant budgeting financial compliance and funding proposal review processes would be an asset

ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW

• This is a full-time permanent position working 37.5 hours per week

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

• A police record check for the vulnerable sector is .

• Must be able to provide either proof of vaccination or documentation providing a satisfactory reason under the Ontario Human Rights Code for not being vaccinated.

• Wage: The hourly rate for this position is $23.98 - $33.86.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

Camino is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. At Camino we believe that diversity enriches our performance clients services offered the communities where we live and work and the lives of our employees. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact Human Resources (). While we thank all applicants for their interest only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As we continue to be responsive to the changing needs of our communities we acknowledge the historical and present-day violence and systemic barriers that continue to harm members of our Region and that we must ask ourselves not if we are complicit but how.

Camino is committed to developing anti-oppressive practices and equitable outcomes for the families we serve while ensuring that our programs reflect and meet their needs. We recognize that we must work in collaboration with others to dismantle systems of oppression discrimination and violence that people face as a result of their diversity beliefs and identities.

Building equity takes time resources intentional commitment and behavioural change. It is an ongoing process and we start by recognizing the racism and discrimination faced by Indigenous people Black people Asian communities racialized people ethnic or linguistic groups members of the 2SLGBTQIA communities unhoused people people with mental illness and people with physical and intellectual disabilities.

To help us create change and ensure that we can continue helping families thrive Camino has invested in antiracism and anti-oppression training for all our employees. In addition we have engaged in an organizational assessment to identify and address gaps. We have also created an Equity Leader position to help ensure our policies processes and practices eliminate any existence or influence of systemic racism across our organization.

We have a lot of work to do and we are committed to keep moving forward on this learning journey. We will continue to listen learn and take action to ensure that everyone at Camino experiences true equity empowerment and inclusion.

Required Experience:

Manager