Who we are at FCM:
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is the national voice of local governments, representing their interests with the federal government.
With over 2,000 members, including Canada’s largest cities, small urban areas, rural and remote communities, as well as 20 provincial and territorial municipal associations, FCM represents more than 90% of the country’s population. Through its advocacy, funding offers and diverse programs, FCM’s work has a direct impact on Canadians’ quality of life.
At FCM, we are committed to making the communities Canadians live in more prosperous, sustainable, and equitable. We aspire to be deeply respectful, collaborative, empowering and inclusive. All leaders in the organization embrace these values, the corporate culture and the passion for FCM’s mission.
About This Role:
Working as part of the Corporate, Finance Team, reporting to the Senior Director of Corporate Services and Finance, the Senior Finance Manager will play a key role in all financial aspects for the Green Municipal Fund (GMF), Growing Canada’s Community Canopies (GCCC) funding programs being accountable for compliance, reporting and continuous improvement of policies, processes and reporting reflective of the growth of the programs. The Senior Finance Manager is accountable for oversight of all financial aspects and requirements ensuring compliance with Funding Agreements.
What you'll be doing:
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for overall planning and management of all finance and accounting functions for Funding Programs
Brings best practices in management of finance and accounting functions and recommends policies, tools and strategy accordingly
Responsible for overall GMF, GCCC reporting and analytics through integrated systems (including accounting, grants, CRM and loans)
Overarching activities include oversight of budgeting process and monthly reporting, oversight of financial management of endowment fund
Leads Green Municipal Fund Audit Committee
Member of investment, risk and senior management teams
Leads a small team of finance and accounting professionals and manages Programs Finance Operations, including accounts payable, financial accounting journals, and loans and grants processing and reporting.
Responsible for recruitment, coaching, employee development, performance improvement including discipline and termination, engagement, providing ongoing performance feedback and annual performance reviews for the Programs Finance team.
Responsible for compliance, reporting and continuous improvement of policies, processes and reporting reflective of the growth of the programs.
Has oversight of all financial aspects as it relates to Funding Agreements.
Ensures that budgets are supported by relevant information, are analyzed appropriately and that major variances are communicated to Senior Management.
Responsible for reporting and analytics from data gained through systems and other sources.
Acts as the lead on accounting systems.
Acts as the lead on all finance system upgrades, ensures that systems meet user needs and is the main contact for all user questions.
Leads the organization’s annual audits and liaises with external auditors on the annual audit plan and processes, including the RFP process and related fee structure
Provides expertise and support to management and staff on financial matters including budgeting and planning, financial monitoring and reporting and financial policies and procedures.
Liaises with all corporate departments to improve communication and availability of information; ensures financial inquiries are resolved and communicated in a timely and appropriate fashion.
Serves as the finance representative on various corporate working committees.
Knowledge & Experience
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) is an asset.
NGO/Foundation experience.
Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive Finance work experience including people leadership experience
Strong knowledge in finance and…