Finance Manager
Job Summary
Job Posting – FINANCE MANAGER
Date Posted: September 10, 2026
Projected Start: A.S.A.P
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Position: Finance Manager
Wage: $30.80 hourly
Hours: 32 hours/week
About SWC
The Sudbury Women’s Centre (SWC) is a community-based nonprofit organization that supports women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals who have experienced violence or other challenging life situations. We offer programs and services that promote safety, healing, connection, and empowerment through trauma-informed support, resource navigation, group programming, and community partnerships.
This position will support the planning and delivery of a one-year job readiness program in partnership with Spark Employment Services, aimed at building skills and employment readiness for participants with past intimate partner violence or gender-based violence experience. Candidates with lived experience are encouraged to apply, as their perspectives can enhance our ability to serve the community effectively.
Key Responsibilities
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- Provide overall leadership and oversight of the organization’s financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, cash flow management, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and financial reporting.
- Lead the development, monitoring, and management of annual organizational and program budgets, ensuring effective stewardship of financial resources.
- Oversee cash flow and banking activities, including the management of multiple bank accounts and financial resources.
- Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial records and transactions.
- Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and analysis for the CEO, Board of Directors, funders, and other stakeholders.
- Provide financial insights, forecasts, and recommendations to support strategic planning and organizational decision-making.
- Establish, maintain, and continuously improve appropriate financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Ensure compliance with applicable financial, payroll, regulatory, funding, and reporting requirements.
- Work closely with the senior management team on strategic initiatives, organizational planning, policy development, and the monitoring of program performance and key measures.
- Support the preparation of funding budgets, financial reports, and other financial information required by funders and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate and support year-end financial activities, including audit preparation and liaison with external auditors.
- Oversee selected administrative functions, including employee benefits administration, leave tracking, and other operational processes.
- Support recruitment and human resources activities as required, including participating in recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes.
- Oversee relationships with external vendors, contractors, and service providers, including IT, facilities, equipment, and other administrative services.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, processes, technology, and operational efficiency.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
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- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or related field required.
- 3+ years’ experience in a financial management position.
- Proven strategic planning experience at management level.
- Proven experience overseeing full-cycle accounting and payroll function.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications including SharePoint.
- Experience with Microsoft Power Platform tools (Power BI, Power Apps & Power Automate) is considered an asset.
- Experience with SAGE is an asset.
- Proficiency in both official languages is an asset.
How to Apply
Please email full applications (cover letter & resumé) to:
Chantal Makela
CEO
chantal.makela@sudburywc.ca
Equity Statement
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels valued and respected. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and will be provided with reasonable accommodations, as needed, to support their participation in the recruitment process and their performance on the job.
We believe that diverse perspectives lead to innovative solutions, and we welcome the unique talents and contributions that each individual brings to our team. If you require any accommodations or assistance during the application process, please let us know, and we will be happy to meet your needs.