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Mitacs is a national not-for-profit organization that helps industry and not-for-profit partners solve strategic challenges by leveraging Canada’s world-class post-secondary talent and a global network of industry, academic, and government partnerships. Through these collaborations, Mitacs helps business and community partners succeed, improves students’ on-the-job skills development, and strengthens Canada’s world-class innovation ecosystem. At Mitacs, we strive to develop the next generation of innovators with vital research and business skills. In partnership with domestic and international companies, governments and academia, we support a new economy using Canada’s most valuable resource — its people.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director, Financial Services, the candidate will manage and oversee the daily operational processing, provide in-depth operational financial analysis/statistics, and support the Mitacs accounting function while ensuring all aspects of the financial operations team are delivered to the highest standard.

The Manager, Financial Operations will ensure strong controls are maintained in our existing processes and drive the team to improve upon the financial processes and procedures at Mitacs to create efficiencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage and oversee daily operations of the Financial Operations team
Provide guidance and mentorship to staff to support them in their execution of daily duties and development
Review journal entries to ensure transactions are entered into the accounting system accurately
Oversee the daily accounting processing function, including full-cycle accounts receivable while ensuring it is appropriately organized, resourced, and managed
Lead the implementation of standardized operating procedures, training materials, and other resources covering all major processes and responsibilities of the team
In conjunction with the Director, Financial Services, establish operating benchmarks for the group, key performance indicators, turnaround/lead times, and reporting standards on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis
Review and implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across the group by adhering to Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Provide subject-matter expertise for financial processes, utilization of system features (MOL/D365), and data integrity

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT:

Identify and assess areas for process improvements and efficient workflows while ensuring adequate internal controls for company oversight
Support the implementation and systematic deployment of Finance system modules as necessary
Support the implementation and system testing for organizational annual process improvement projects and priorities
Work with and report to the Director, Financial Services to help build out integrated systems and processes tailored to support the organization’s growth, including the identification and leveraging of technology to improve efficiencies within the team
Leverage the use of technology to develop appropriate forecasts for workload and upcoming delivery to be used for resource planning and communication with internal stakeholders

STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS:

Key contact for cross-functional communication and operational working groups
Respond to queries and requests from internal and external stakeholders
Comfortable in taking on tasks beyond formal job responsibilities
Support Director, Financial Services with ad hoc projects and other assigned duties
Provide necessary guidance to team members to resolve challenges/variances between other departments
Interact with academic and industry partners to ensure needs are addressed and expectations are met
Work with the Technology team to resolve escalated problems requiring technical system (MOL/D365) support

OTHER:

Ensure compliance with Mitacs financial policies
CRA federal and provincial regulations knowledge as it pertains to sales tax
Support the Director, Financial Services on ad hoc requests as needed

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

At least five years of progressive accountancy experience

CPA designation considered an asset
Bachelor’s degree in business (accounting or finance) or related area
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Finance & Operations considered an asset

 ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

Excellent interpersonal skills
Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others
Strong communication skills — both written and oral — with all levels of stakeholders
Advanced problem-solving abilities and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Power BI
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast paced, rapidly changing, and dynamic work environment
Attention to detail and accuracy are essential
High level of business acumen and strong analytical and decision-making skills
Ability to make recommendations and communicate with senior management
Ability to build and maintain strong cross-functional working relationships

Mitacs fosters a culture where creativity, innovation, diversity, and inclusion are valued, encouraged, and fostered. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a team-based work environment, and we are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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