Chief Accountant

Founded in 1994, Breakfast Club of Canada is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing services and funding to school breakfast programs across the country. We work with partners from all sectors to deliver a high-quality national school food program. Together, we create a nurturing environment, where children and youth can access the nourishment they need to succeed and flourish. Our organization has grown tremendously over the years, but our desire to see children thrive has remained constant.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Breakfast Club of Canada is currently seeking a Chief Accounting who will report to the Vice President, Finance and Administration. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organising, coordinating and supervising accounting operations.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Management of Accounting Operations

• Plan, organise, coordinate and supervise all operational accounting activities.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of accounting entries.
• Ensure the consistent application of accounting policies.
• Supervise and review activities relating to accounts payable, accounts receivable, donations, cash receipts and disbursements. Monitor fixed assets and depreciation.
• Plan and coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing activities.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and account analyses.
• Ensure the quality and reliability of financial information.

Compliance and Internal Controls

• Maintain a robust internal control environment.
• Ensure compliance with ASNPO standards and regulatory requirements (Imagine Canada).
• Oversee tax and parafiscal returns (GST, QST, T3010, tax receipts, etc.).
• Coordinate work relating to external audits and government audits.
• Develop and document accounting procedures.

Treasury Management Oversee bank reconciliations.

• Monitor financial positions on a daily basis.
• Monitor fund movements and payment authorisations.
• Assess investment and financial management requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of financial flow forecasts.

Continuous Improvement and Financial Systems

• Identify opportunities for process automation and optimisation.
• Participate in projects to implement or improve financial systems.
• Ensure the quality of financial data in accounting systems.
• Develop performance indicators related to accounting activities.

Team Management

• Supervise, motivate and develop the six-person accounting team.
• Set priorities and allocate the workload.
• Provide training and support the team’s skills development.
• Promote best accounting and financial practices.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience across the full accounting cycle.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Knowledge of Salesforce, Dynamics and Business Central (an asset).
• Analytical skills and knowledge of business intelligence systems (an asset).
• Accounting experience in the non-profit sector (an asset).
• Bilingualism essential (French and English), both spoken and written (English is essential for meetings held several times a month with colleagues and partners across Canada).

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Adherence to Breakfast Club of Canada’s mission and values.
• Ability to manage priorities.
• Ability to coach a team, develop skills and implement best practices.
• Proven analytical skills. Independence, resourcefulness, rigour and integrity.
• Excellent ability to resolve issues quickly.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with staff at all levels of the organisation.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Flexible hours.
• Annual salary from $81,000 to $110,000, depending on experience.
• Vacation and personal leave days.
• Paid day off on your birthday.
• Group insurance plan with premiums partially covered by the employer.
• Access to telemedicine services.
• Employee assistance program.
• Group RRSP with matching employer contributions.
• Employee recognition program.
• Health and wellness program.
• Reimbursement of professional membership fees required for the role.
• The selected candidate will work in a hybrid mode if based in the Boucherville (Quebec) or entirely remotely if based outside the Greater Montreal area or in Ontario.
• Target start date: as soon as possible.

Breakfast Club of Canada promotes employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.