ABOUT US

Strides Toronto is a multi-service agency providing a wide range of exceptional programs and services that improve the mental, social and physical health of infants, children and youth from the pre-natal stage to age 29, and their families**. With a** range of community, residential and treatment services, we build strength and resilience through equitable, accessible, client-driven services, system leadership and advocacy. We provide individual, group and family interventions that include mental health counselling, autism services, education, outreach and referral, early intervention, day treatment and community support. In its Lead Agency role, Strides Toronto collaborates with 23 publicly funded infant, child and youth mental health (ICYMH) core service providers to design and implement system-level improvements that promote access, responsive service delivery and experience, and positive mental health outcomes for young people and families across Toronto's diverse communities. To learn more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to visit our website at www.stridestoronto.ca

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Manager, Finance is a full-time permanent position that provides day-to-day supervision of a team of four to five members to ensure efficient operation of the finance and accounting function within established accounting policies and procedures and perform a variety of accounting and administrative duties under the supervision of the Director Finance and Administration. This role also leads transactional financial operations (accounts receivable, accounts payable, etc.) and continuous development of individual finance processes.

Salary range: $79,422.00 to $92,488.00 per annum.

Benefits: Competitive Group Health Benefits, Defined Contribution Pension plan.

This is a full-time permanent position.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• We provide a hybrid work model and competitive Group Health Benefits and Pension Plan.
• We provide opportunities for growth and professional development.
• We are committed to providing an equitable and inclusive environment where our diverse team members and clients can thrive.
• We have a collaborative and supportive Senior Management Team.
• We set high standards for performance, client outcomes, and implement best practices, which are demonstrated through our accreditation with the Canadian Centre for Accreditation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide guidance to team members and oversee the core accounting and reporting functions to ensure financial activities are processed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Design and implement robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting.
• Manage the performance and professional development of the accounting team to ensure all tasks are carried out accurately, efficiently, on time and that the objectives of each role, the finance team and the organization are attained.
• Generate, review and adjust financial statements on a monthly basis to ensure that the financial results of the organization are accurate and reflect the results of operations, in accordance with the prescribed timeframes.
• Ensure timely reporting of financial results to stakeholders, including management and the board of directors.
• Coordinate and prepare data for audits and liaise with auditors to ensure all required information is provided.
• Create, generate or review reports for more than 70 programs, both internal (e.g., program directors) and external (e.g., government ministries, funders) within prescribed timeframes utilizing the required templates to populate the reports.
• Review and revise internal financial processes to ensure efficiency and alignment with best practices.
• Identify and assess financial risks, developing strategies to mitigate them, including insurance, hedging, and diversification.

THE “MUST HAVES”

The following education, professional memberships and knowledge are a requirement for this role:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field.
• An Accounting Designation.
• Minimum of four years of progressive experience maintaining a full set of books including supervisory and experience preferably in the not-for-profit sector.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls as well as experience with computerized accounting software and report writing including experience with Sage/ Sage Intact.
• Strong mathematical abilities plus a keen attention to detail.
• Knowledge of federal and provincial statutory regulations.
• Ability to problem-solve, multi-task and work in a high pace environment.
• A self-starter, equally skilled in working independently and collaborating with a team.
• Well-developed organizational, interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvement and adaptation to change.
• Navigating the organization and interacting with staff at all levels.
• Knowledge of the mission, mandate, objectives, strategic priorities, policies, guidelines, standards and organization of Strides and the various departments.

THE ‘NICE TO HAVES’

While not required, preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• Fluency in another language(s), including sign language.
• Awareness of the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and within the community being served by the position.
• An understanding of Anti-Black Racism, anti-oppressive/anti-racism perspective in the context of the social determinants of health when working with clients and their families.
• Ability to recognize and identify situations where incidents of and imbalance of power and privilege may occur and can result in possible negative impacts for the client.

BEFORE STARTING WITH US

As our work puts us in direct contact with youth and vulnerable persons in our community, with health and safety as a priority, the successful candidate must complete or obtain the following before commencement of their employment:

• A Vulnerable Sector police check.
• A positive police check does not automatically disqualify an applicant for a position with Strides Toronto. The Police Check will be reviewed and evaluated for the purpose of making a decision on suitability for employment in relation to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position being filled.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your demonstrated education, certification (if applicable), working and related volunteer experience and how you meet specific requirements for this position, and any additional considerations you deem appropriate. The application deadline is November 11, 2025.

Strides Toronto is an equal opportunity employer. We benefit from diversity of lived experiences in the workplace and encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Strides Toronto is a participant in the Government of Canada’s 50-30 Challenge, a program which challenges organizations to improve access for women and/or non-binary people and other equity-deserving groups, including those identifying as: racialized, Black, and/or people of colour, people with disabilities (including invisible and episodic disabilities), 2SLGBTQ+ and/or gender and sexually diverse individuals, and Aboriginal and/or Indigenous Peoples to increase the representation and inclusion of diverse groups within their workplace.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Strides Toronto’s own policies, requests for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.

We thank all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.