Accounting Manager

About CCMBC Legacy Fund

CCMBC Legacy Fund Inc. (Legacy) is a Canadian registered charity serving over 230 churches, 1,000 employees, and partner agencies of the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (CCMBC). Legacy offers lending and investment services through its wholly owned subsidiary, CCMBC Investments Ltd. Additionally, it provides payroll and accounting services and administers CCMBC's national group health insurance and pension plan. By investing in promissory notes, investors supply the necessary capital to extend secured mortgages to churches, pastors, schools, and camps, thereby enabling them to maintain a presence in their respective communities.

About the Role

The Accounting Manager, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, provides leadership over day-to-day accounting operations. This role ensures accurate, timely, and well-controlled financial execution in accordance with policies established by the CFO.

Key Responsibilities

The Accounting Manager executes accounting operations within established policies and procedures and escalates matters requiring accounting policy interpretation, significant judgment, or material financial impact to the CFO.

• Lead daily accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and monthly close.
• Supervise and develop the accounting team, including the Accounting Services Supervisor, Accounting Clerks, and Accounting Technician.
• Ensure timely preparation of internal financial statements and schedules for CFO review.
• Accountable for a timely, accurate, and well-documented month-end and year-end close.
• Maintain and document strong internal controls and accounting processes.
• Coordinate audit fieldwork preparation and support, escalating technical matters to the CFO.
• Identify process improvements and support automation initiatives within accounting operations.
• Assist CFO and leadership with special projects as assigned, including transition initiatives, audit readiness, systems/reporting, and process improvements.

Education & Designation

• CPA designation: Preferred, or active enrollment in the CPA program (PEP or final stages).
• Undergraduate degree: In accounting, finance, or business, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Minimum experience: 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing:
  • General ledger.
  • Month-end close.
  • Accounts payable and receivable.
  • Reconciliations.
• Experience: Leading or supervising accounting staff.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong working knowledge of:
  • IFRS, ASPE, and/or ASNPO (application, not policy-setting).
• Experience supporting:
  • Internal and external financial reporting.
  • Audit preparation and auditor requests.
• Advanced proficiency: In Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience with: ERP/accounting systems, with Dynamics 365 Business Central noted as an asset.

Sector Awareness

• Experience in:
  • Not-for-profit or charitable organizations (strong asset).
  • CRA compliance and charity reporting (asset).

Skills and Attributes

• Christ follower with a desire to serve through this ministry.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to grasp both the finer details and the big picture.
• Compliance-oriented, able to take initiative, and possessing a curious mindset.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and effective team collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume along with a cover letter detailing their suitability for this role to legacy@mbchurches.ca.