Senior Manager, Finance

• Are you a changemaker? Come on INN!
• Who Are We?
• We’re an amazing team, doing amazing things every day. Inn from the Cold is the largest organization in the
• Calgary region dedicated to supporting families experiencing a housing crisis.
• At Inn from the Cold, we offer more than a job; we provide an opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives
• of families in need. Our values guide us — compassion, accountability, respect, inclusivity, courage, and
• innovation. We are driven by our vision of a thriving community where every child and family has a safe and stable
• place to call home.
• We prioritize people, recognizing the uniqueness and worth of everyone who walks through our doors. Our
• commitment to reconciliation and equity is not just a statement; it's a journey we're dedicated to, actively working
• alongside Indigenous peoples and marginalized communities to dismantle oppressive structures. As a trauma
• informed organization, we create a safe and supportive environment, promoting healing and resilience.
• We are a multidisciplinary team united by a shared vision, mission and values. Collaboration is at the heart of our
• work, and we believe that diverse perspectives drive our success. It is this diversity and the respect and value we
• have for each other and our community that makes us stronger.
• If this sounds like a place where you would want to work, please review the position below to see if there’s a fit
• with your skills and experience.
• What Are We Looking For?

• Position Title Senior Manager, Finance
• Job Type Full time
• Department Finance
• Reports to Vice President, Finance & Risk Management

Position Overview

• Reporting to the Vice President, Finance & Risk Management, the Senior Manager, Finance is responsible for
• leading core finance operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and supporting timely,
• reliable financial reporting across the organization. This role oversees accounting activities, month-end and year
• end close, audits, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow monitoring, and financial systems/process
• improvement.
• The Senior Manager, Finance provides day-to-day leadership to the finance team, supports organizational leaders
• with budget-to-actual analysis and financial decision-making, and ensures compliance with internal policies,
• accounting standards, funder requirements, and applicable regulatory filings. The role also helps strengthen
• financial transparency, internal controls, and operational efficiency across the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and support members of the finance team, including training, work assignment review, and

day-to-day guidance.

• Promote respectful, professional, and service-oriented communication between Finance and staff across

the organization.

• Oversee the maintenance of accurate accounting records in accordance with GAAP, ASNPO, internal

policies, and applicable best practices.

• Lead or oversee the monthly close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, subledger

postings, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger activity.

• Prepare and/or review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Prepare internal financial reports, analysis, and commentary to support leadership decision-making.
• Lead or support interim and year-end audit preparation, including working papers, reconciliations,

schedules, and supporting documentation.

• Coordinate with auditors and respond to audit queries in a timely and organized manner.
• Liaise with Fund Development to support accurate accounting of donations, sponsorships, grants, and

restricted contributions.

• Review and reconcile Raiser’s Edge and general ledger activity, including campaign, fund, and appeal

coding.

• Support and strengthen internal financial controls, accounting processes, and reporting mechanisms.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, workflows, transparency, efficiency, and data quality.
• Provide financial support, guidance, and training to program leaders and staff on financial policies,

procedures, budgets, coding, and reporting expectations.

• Work collaboratively with internal teams to support accurate financial information, strong accountability,

• and practical problem-solving.
• This position description reflects the general duties of the position, but it is not intended to be a detailed description
• of all duties that may be inherent in the position. The Senior Manager, Finance may be asked to perform other duties
• as required or assigned.

What You Bring to Our Mission

• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA designation or progress toward

CPA designation preferred.

• Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably in a not-for-profit, charity,

social services, or funder-driven environment.

• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting standards applicable to not-for-profit organizations.
• Strong experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation, and

compliance reporting.

• Experience with government, charitable, and nonprofit reporting requirements, including CRA charity

requirements and other regulatory filings.

• Strong working knowledge of accounting systems; experience with QuickBooks online is considered an

asset.

• Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge, Vena, payroll systems, and funder reporting tools is considered an asset.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and strong overall proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, accounting standards, and funder requirements.
• High attention to detail and ability to work effectively under deadlines with overlapping priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort communicating with all levels of the organization.
• Completion of required organizational training as assigned.

What We Offer

We provide people with meaningful work and are committed to offering equitable benefits and total

compensation to all staff, including

• Competitive salary, where all employees are paid a living wage at minimum
• Focus on health and wellbeing, including access to employer paid extended health benefits, dental

benefits, annual health spending account and employer matched RRSP contributions

• Commitment to your mental wellbeing with free and confidential support through the Employee & Family

Assistance Program

• Work life balance, including paid vacation starting at three weeks, wellness days, and 12 paid statutory

holidays

• Supportive and flexible work environment, with ongoing training and development opportunities
• Potlucks, celebrations, employee engagement initiatives and plenty of fun
• Strong commitment to advancing reconciliation, aligning with the calls to action of the Truth and

Reconciliation Commission of Canada and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous

Peoples

• Recognition that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an

• environment that welcomes the whole person and harnesses the strength in diversity, creating a rich and
• inclusive workplace.

Our Commitment

• Join us in a workplace where your actions contribute to breaking down barriers, fostering equity, and creating a
• truly inclusive and antiracist space. At Inn from the Cold, you're not just an employee but a crucial part of a
• community, making a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: The INN is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is valued and
• prioritized. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are
• passionate about our mission and can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet
• every qualification listed. We value unique perspectives and are committed to building a team that represents a
• variety of talents and skills. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer seeking to create a welcoming and
• diverse environment.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religious beliefs,
• gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, place of origin, source of
• income, mental and physical disability, age or veteran status.

Join Our Team

• We are excited to hear from you! We invite you to join our movement to end family homelessness in our city. If you
• are passionate about making a difference and meet the qualifications above, please submit your resume and
• cover letter by clicking ‘Apply Now’.
• The successful candidate must satisfactorily complete a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
• and a Child Intervention Record Check.
• Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until a successful candidate is found.
• Inn from the Cold is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process. To
• request an accommodation, please contact us at [email hidden] before your interview.