Navigate Complexities. Create Change. Together. This is our purpose at CUPS. Our unique integrated approach to care empowers people to work holistically to create and achieve goals that support their well-being and builds readiness to navigate and access support in the community. As a formative presence, we work together to build better systems and a stronger community.
Clients depend on us, supporters trust us, and partners count on our collaboration. We do not take this responsibility lightly – we are accountable for our words, our actions, our relationships, and most importantly, ourselves. Through a compassionate lens, we afford every person dignity in their interactions with us. We proactively seek opportunities for continuous learning with open minds and transformative spirits. Through our culture, rooted in our values, we will achieve our purpose and ambition.
A successful candidate at CUPS will embody a people-centered approach, demonstrating openness, non-judgment, and a firm belief in equitable treatment for all. They will also champion collaboration, continuous learning, accountability, and dignity—core values we uphold at CUPS.
You will have a strong fundamental accounting base, and you will have developed well-honed critical thinking skills that allow you to manage dynamic reporting needs to a myriad of stakeholders, including donors, funders and the Board of Directors. Integrity, ethical conduct and confidentiality will be engrained in your conduct, as a Finance Team member.
If CUPS sounds like a match for you check out the opening that we currently have available:
Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the Financial Analyst will deliver high-value, actionable financial performance insights to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). The Financial Analyst is responsible for leading forecast cycles, advising on the financial impacts of the monthly management reporting of results and will provide financial planning, analysis, and commentary support on a scheduled and ad-hoc basis for the organization. This role also is responsible for the portfolio management of funders for financial reporting. The key deliverables include preparation of monthly organizational review, annual budget, forecast cycles and ad-hoc support.
Organizational Alignment and Performance Duties:
Reporting:
- Prepare monthly management reports at the entity level accurately and timely
- Manage and prepare financial reports to funders on various frequency
- Liaise with program leads staff to gather information required for funder reporting
- Design and implement new reports to better meet the needs of end users and to conform to the strategic direction of the organization. Prepare ad-hoc financial reports as requested
- Partner with key stakeholders to improve process efficiency and accuracy
Analysis:
- Analyze financial results and develop meaningful insights that lead into actions for organizational and funding decision making.
- Prepare regular and ad-hoc financial analysis and reports as requested or appears appropriate
- Complete financial reporting for program audits
- Assist organization’s staff in providing information for better decision-making and achievement of the organization goals and objectives
- On behalf of participating organizations, develop and maintain financial planning models to ensure accurate and timely analysis of forecasting, budgeting, annual and strategic planning.
- Support Finance department in gathering of data and creation of templates for Finance annual budgets / audits and strategic planning initiatives
Team Engagement:
- Be an active member of the Finance team; willing to mentor and coach peers, brainstorm issues, complete ad-hoc requests, and be flexible in completing any task
- Act as backup in financial reporting of program audits
- Create an approachable, caring and trauma-informed environment for clients, guests and colleagues
- Provide Accounting expertise to CUPS leadership and other stakeholders to support solid foundation of accounting and financial decisions across the agency
- Act as steward for employee and client dignity by ensuring confidential information is handled with the utmost care and respect in alignment with CUPS privacy protocols & values
Background required:
- CPA Accounting designation or working towards CPA Designation
- Previous experience working In Non-profit environment an asset
- Minimum 3 years’ financial analysis experience, preferably within a multi-level organization with exposure to financial reporting and budgeting/forecasting
- Proven ability to conduct detailed financial analysis, synthesizing insights into clear and concise presentation materials
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Highly detail-oriented and able to analyze, problem solve and troubleshoot;
- Strong organizational and stress management skills
- Ability to work with little to no supervision
- Ability to deal with confidential information professionally
- Ability to work as a team player as well as independently;
- Microsoft Dynamics experience is an asset
CUPS Employment Requirements:
Work Environment
- Extended periods of sitting, keying and computer work
- Periods of stress due to tight deadlines
Job Types: Full-time Schedule, 1.0 FTE (37.5hrs) Mon – Fri 8 am -4 pm
Note: The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, tasks and skills required of employees so classified.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 14 months
Pay: $75,000.00-$80,197.00 per year
Application question(s):
- What prompted you to apply to CUPS?
Experience:
- Non-Profit: 1 year (preferred)
- Financial Analyst: 3 years (required)
- financial reporting and budgeting/forecasting: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-09-23
