We’re Hiring
Finance Manager
The Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition is hiring!
We’re looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our team on a part-time contract basis. This role is an opportunity to put your financial expertise to work supporting a local environmental charity dedicated to protecting Lake Simcoe and its watershed.
Applications are open until November 15, 2026. Full position details and application instructions are below.
Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition
The Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition is a registered charity seeking an experienced, reliable finance professional to provide ongoing bookkeeping and financial management services on a contract basis.
Working with our Executive Director, the Finance Manager will keep our finances accurate, organized and up to date, support compliance with Canada Revenue Agency requirements and help sustain our work to protect Lake Simcoe and its watershed.
Responsibilities
- Maintain monthly bookkeeping, financial records and bank reconciliations.
- Process invoices, payments and expense reimbursements.
- Track donations, maintain donor records and issue charitable donation receipts.
- Prepare monthly financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets and budget-to-actual comparisons, for review with the Executive Director and presentation to the Board at approximately six meetings per year.
- Track grant revenue, restricted funds and spending against approved budgets.
- Assist with grant applications, including preparing project budgets and financial information, and support financial reporting to funders.
- Prepare the annual budget with the Executive Director for Board approval as required.
- Support year-end financial reporting and coordinate with external accounting professionals as needed.
- Prepare the annual Registered Charity Information Return
- Preparation of HST/GST Rebate twice a year
- Working with Insurance Company re yearly renewal of Directors’ Insurance & General Commercial Liability Insurance
- Payroll processing & completion of T4’s re Summer Students
- Discussion with CRA & Charities Directorate as required
- Working with Fundraising Committee re Ticketing for Events; Raffle Licence & Reporting
- Preparation of Financial Reports for Funders re final reporting.
What we’re looking for
Strong bookkeeping experience, attention to detail, timely communication and the ability to explain financial information clearly. Candidates should be comfortable working independently, meeting reporting deadlines, and handling confidential financial and donor information.
Experience with charity accounting, charitable donation receipting and preparation of the charitable return is particularly important.
Contract terms
This is an ongoing, part-time contract. The anticipated rate is $35 per hour, negotiable based on experience. Services will be invoiced monthly for hours worked, up to an agreed annual contract limit of $25,000.
How to apply
Please send a brief introduction, résumé, availability and proposed hourly rate to Jonathan Scott, Executive Director, at jonathan@rescuelakesimcoe.org, by November 15, 2026.
About us
The Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition is a registered charity working to protect and restore Lake Simcoe and its watershed. Through research, public education, advocacy and collaboration, we bring together community groups, residents and decision-makers to advance practical solutions for a healthier lake.