ABOUT THE ROLE

• Reporting to the Director of Finance – Comptroller, the Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for managing the annual budgeting process as well as quarterly forecasting process with all departments in the organization ensuring all is consolidated organizationally. This position is responsible for the organization’s cash flow projection as well as the accounting and reporting for the Hockey Canada Foundation. 

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE OVERALL MISSION OF HOCKEY CANADA

• Manage the annual budgeting process of the Organization including creation and management of budget templates; coordinating meetings with other departments and stakeholders to ensure their input in the creation of budgets; and aggregating all input to create a consolidated budget for the Organization.
• Work closely with Events to ensure that budgets are completed for each major event and to ensure that each budget is properly approved prior to the Event being agreed to;
• Liaise with all departments to ensure that initiatives are properly analyzed from a financial and business perspective and that appropriate agreements, contracts, and approvals are in place;
• Provide ad hoc business and financial analysis and modeling on projects as they arise;
• Manage the annual forecasting process of the Organization including the creation and management of forecast templates; coordinating meetings with other departments and stakeholders to ensure their input in the creation of forecasts; and aggregating all input to create a consolidated forecast for the Organization;
• Manage the cash flow projection for the Organization and ensure that it is continually up-to-date;
• Oversee the accounting and reporting for the Hockey Canada Foundation and the Hockey Canada Foundation US;
• Assist with quarterly reporting to ensure actual versus budgeted results are properly reported, analyzed and explained;
• Assist with quarterly and year-end closing and reporting as needed;  

EXPERIENCE YOU’LL NEED

• CPA with a minimum of 7 years experience in financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting;
• Strong technical skills including advanced Excel skills, financial modeling skills, and Canadian accounting standards;
• A strong communicator that presents well;
• Confident and assertive in seeking out answers and solutions to issues;
• Confident in speaking with senior leaders;
• The ability to work independently in a remote/hybrid work environment and to manage through issues that are often ambiguous, multi-faceted and complex;
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills; promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and objectives
• Demonstrated communication skills; ability to use a broad range of communication techniques to effectively communicate to varying audiences in a variety of situations
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills; ability to balance conflicting priorities in order to manage workflow, ensure the completion of essential projects and meet deadlines
• High level of integrity; earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions
• Demonstrated high level of proficiency in Microsoft Programs, Outlook and ability to quickly adapt to new technology and easily acquire new technical skills
• Proven track record of innovative thinking
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Verification

WHAT YOU RECEIVE IN RETURN

• An attractive comprehensive extended health and benefit plan which starts on your first day
• An employer matched RSP contribution plan
• An annual $350 Wellness Spending Account that promotes an active lifestyle

At Hockey Canada we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization.

* Strong preference for bilingualism or, in the absence of same, open to working towards gained proficiency.

**A Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Person’s Check is required of all Hockey Canada Employees and Volunteers**

 Application Deadline: January 17, 2024

For additional information on the position, please reach out to careers@hockeycanada.ca