Senior Manager, Finance

Habitat for Humanity

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
Job Title: Senior Manager, FinanceReports To: CFODivision: Finance and AdministrationTerms of Employment: Full-time, Monday – Friday (9 am –5 pm)Location: 155 Bermondsey Road, Toronto ON. Habitat GTA currently deploys a hybrid working environment, asking staff to come onsite once (1) per week at minimum.Website: orWho We AreHabitat for Humanity GTA is greater Toronto’s most recognized provider and advocate of solutions that tackle our region’s housing crisis. Our mission is to create a world where everyone has a safe, quality place to live. We focus on creative solutions to address the affordable housing crisis in Toronto, Brampton, Caledon, York Region and Durham Region. With the help of volunteers, donors and community partners, we unlock change for generations by bringing the benefits of home ownership to more people and communities. Since 1988, Habitat GTA has built 23 new communities, empowering more than 500 families.We are a land developer, a home builder, a fundraiser, and a mortgage holder. In support of our homebuilding operations, Habitat GTA operates a retail home improvement store called Habitat ReStore, which sells donated home furnishings, appliances, and renovation materials, with all proceeds helping us build more homes.Habitat GTA is growing. We are an innovative, entrepreneurial social enterprise that has been increasing our capacity for impact each and every year. Together, we are building a better, more inclusive GTA for everyone.The Opportunity
  • From a finance standpoint, Habitat for Humanity GTA provides an extremely challenging and stimulating opportunity given its unique business model. Business lines include; ReStores (retail), land development, construction, mortgage management and fundraising. The Senior Manager will take their understanding of this inter-woven structure and become a strategic thought-partner, reporting to the CFO.
  • The successful candidate will be able to convert readily between hands-on reporting/analysis, coaching and mentorship of the finance team, and long-term organizational planning.
  • They will play a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in strategic decision making and operations as Habitat GTA continues to enhance its build capacity.
This is a tremendous opportunity for a finance leader to maximize and strengthen the internal capacity of a well-respected organization. Position also provides opportunity to interact with other financial professionals from Habitat Affiliates across North America and from partner organizations in the real estate development, financial and other sectors.Your ImpactPrimary Immediate ResponsibilitiesSubject to refinement based on the skills and experience of the successful incumbent, the immediate priority areas of focus include:
  • Analyze, prepare and present financial reports, including those presented to the Board of Directors, in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; compile financial reporting materials, and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting both internally and externally (ie. With Habitat for Humanity Canada, outside lenders and partners).
  • Lead the annual audit process
  • Lead the annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the CFO, EVP, Operations and CEO; administer and review all financial plans, KPIs and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.
  • Develop and implement appropriate efficient accounting, status reporting, internal controls and auditing systems. Evaluate the underlying financial information systems and, introduce and leverage new systems and processes, where appropriate, for most streamlined and efficient financial operations. Including:
  • Collaborate with the EVP, Real Estate and the Director, Construction, on evaluating and identifying, implementing new processes and systems
  • Monitor and evaluate AP systems/staffing and recommend improvements
  • Monitor and manage mortgage portfolio and project job cost system including assisting with preparing and recording complex transactions
  • Provide leadership and mentoring to staff and volunteers, as appropriate, to foster an environment of problem solving, collaboration, efficiency, and improved business practices
Evolving ResponsibilitiesSubject to refinement based on the skills and experience of the successful incumbent, the priority areas anticipated to be transitioned to the Senior Manager include:
  • Support ongoing strategic direction setting through enterprise-wide financial modelling incorporating the complexity of multiple capital projects, land acquisition, project financing, mortgage management, and parallel retail and office operations.
  • Act as prime relationship to banks/lenders for all financing requirements: construction loans, term loans, equipment loans, mortgages
  • Seek, negotiate, structure and monitor all debt that best suit project requirements and overall organizational financial health and stability
  • Lead the innovation around modifications to Habitat GTA’s homeownership model and mortgage financing to maximize benefits to homeowners while ensuring the long-term sustainability and impact of the organization.
  • Manage Habitat homeowner mortgages and all associated licenses, liabilities, and obligations.
  • In the context of understanding the complexities of the Habitat business model, manage organizational cash flow, modeling and forecasting
What You Bring
  • A CPA professional accounting designation
  • At least 5 years of overall professional finance and operational experience
  • Exposure to real estate development and project accounting and financing
  • Comfort with real estate and financing legal documentation (e.g., APS, loan agreements)
  • Proficient with real estate accounting issues.
  • General knowledge of the unique accounting issues relating to non-profit charities
  • General knowledge of accounting issues with retail and logistics
  • Exceptional analytic, quantitative and problem-solving skills which support and enable strategic insights and sound decision-making.
  • Experience with the final responsibility for the content and accuracy of all financial data and reporting
  • Strong communication skills (written and spoken) and excellent presentation skills with the ability to interact effectively with Finance leaders across the sector
  • Demonstrated track record as a people leader, coach and mentor.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
  • Knowledge of the social/affordable housing sector is desirable including: federal, provincial and municipal grants/programs
Attributes:
  • An ambitious performer with drive for continuous improvement
  • Strong work ethic and energy; suited to a multi-tasking environment
  • Wired with a passion to make a difference – both in the day-to-day working experience of finance team members – and in building a more inclusive and prosperous GTA for everyone.
  • High consciousness of matters relating to diversity, equity and inclusion and personally committed to personal and professional growth in this area
  • Flexibility and drive to grow with the organization as it too evolves and grows
Why Join Us?
  • A meaningful opportunity to make a difference in your local community and to have first-hand contact with the families whose lives are transformed by our work
  • The pride of being part of a highly respected, high profile global charity
  • A stimulating, fast paced professional opportunity in a team of like-minded ‘world-changers’
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • RRSP eligibility
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Internal job mobility and developmental opportunities
  • Wellness initiatives including EAP and corporate gym membership rate with Goodlife Fitness
Your ApplicationIf you are ready to make a change in your local community and become a part of our team at Habitat for Humanity GTA, click on the Apply button within this posting or click on our Careers Page to find more:Your Future at Habitat for Humanity GTA Awaits.Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada throughout the duration of their employment with Habitat for Humanity GTA. Proof of eligibility will be required.Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.“Don’t meet every single requirement? Women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Habitat, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to ensuring a barrier-free, accessible and inclusive work environment. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove barriers to the hiring process to accommodate candidates with disabilities, providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements of the employment position. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point during the recruitment and selection process.As part of our selection process, the successful candidate must receive clearance by a police background check.We thank all applicants for their interest in Habitat for Humanity GTA, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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