Job Description

Commitment to fair hiring practices

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National Music Centre (NMC) believes in the power and importance of fair hiring practices in the workplace. We ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.

About this position

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Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Manager of Accounting is a full-time position on the National Music Centre's (NMC) finance team. The successful candidate will have strong full-cycle accounting skills, exceptional attention to detail, hands-on approach, and a passion for the not-for-profit sector.

Responsibilities

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Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Responsible for the management of accounting functions and month-end close process, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, G&A allocation, capital assets, and investments Ensure preparation of monthly financial statements in Excel for NMC and the King Eddy (KE) in an accurate and timely manner Review and approve accounts payable EFT/cheque run and monthly bank reconciliations Review journal entries, payroll entries, and account reconciliations Coordinate information for quarterly forecasts and prepare variance analysis and other supporting reports for department directors, senior management, Board of Directors (BOD), and committees Prepare quarterly deferred contribution fund allocations and reporting requirements Prepare revenue and expense reports to assist fund development in grant applications and reporting Assist with the preparation and review of the accounting records for KE, including inventory, supply processing and reconciliations, sales and expenses reporting, cash flow management, and forecasting Coordinate the annual T4A and T4A-N processes Review and approve GST returns Prepare annual T3010 charity return for NMC and T2 corporate return for KE Prepare annual insurance renewal documents Coordinate/lead the annual interim and year-end external audit, including preparing the audit plan and assisting with or preparing the annual audit working papers Coordinate and collect staff data for HR including vacation/time off, annual benefit allocation forms, and other documentation Manage and mentor three full-time junior accounting direct reports Maintain all accounting records for NMC and KE in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles Make recommendations, develop policies and procedures, and automate accounting systems, internal control systems, and other processes

Qualifications

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Completion of an accounting designation program (CA/CPA-CA) 7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in the not-for-profit sector Ability to maintain a professional and confidential approach to the day-to-day operational tasks Knowledge of Canadian GAAP (ASPE, not-for-profit) Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) Excellent communication skills, both written and oral Strong aptitude for working in a deadline-oriented environment Experience with Quickbooks Experience with managing audit process Systems implementation experience is an asset Ability to prioritize and multi-task Highly organized and self-motivated

Key Relationships

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Director of Finance Organization department leads

Apply

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Qualified applicants should send resume in PDF form to

accounting@nmc.ca

no later than

September 19, 2025.

Please ensure that your full name is in the file name (ex: Smith_John_cover_letter_resume) and the subject line of your email is: Manager of Accounting (Full-time). No phone calls.