At the Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC), we are Ontario’s agriculture and food program delivery experts. Since 1995 we have supported hundreds of programs that have made a difference for farmers, food processors and their communities.

The AAC is a non-profit organization representing Ontario’s agriculture and food industry with 55 agriculture, food, and rural organizations that comprise our membership and board of directors. We have an in-depth understanding of the entire value chain and are able to create and deliver programs, connecting industry partners to achieve strong results for the agri-food sector.

Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, the Finance Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC). This includes managing general accounting activities, financial reporting, and budget administration to support both organizational and program-related financial needs. The Finance Administrator plays a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of AAC’s accounting systems, ensuring timely reconciliation, managing internal and external financial reporting, and supporting the organization’s audit and compliance processes. This position collaborates closely with internal staff, management, auditors, applicants, and vendors, and may also contribute to Canlead Solutions assignments as required.

Financial Administration, including 

·        Perform daily accounting tasks for both the Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC) , including accounts receivable, accounts payable and banking

·        Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the accounting system.  

·        Responsible for month end financial reconciliation, preparing financial reports and management reporting.  

·        Lead the development of AAC’s annual budget 

·        Manage the annual budget including conducting monthly variance analysis coding invoices, preparing monthly management reports and quarterly board reports

·        Lead the preparation for the year-end audit and financial statements

·        Process government returns, including T4A’s and HST, returns

·        Responsible for all bank transactions, monitoring daily account activity, and daily bank entries

·        Collaborates with internal staff, management and external stakeholders including auditors, applicants and vendors

·        May be required to provide support for, or assume responsibility of, the claims review process as operational needs evolve

·        Complete other operational and strategic tasks, as required by the organization

Program Financial Administration, including 

·        Process project payments and input payment data into SmartSimple

·        Input project information into Sage 300 and balancing to SmartSimple on a monthly basis

·        Support program financial reporting including preparation of financial information and program budget variance analysis

·        Complete other tasks related to program financial administration, as required by the organization

Support Canlead Solutions, including 

·        Be assigned to complete Canlead Solutions duties to service contractual obligations of AAC, on an as needed basis. This may involve work at the client location(s), the assignments may vary from time to time in terms of assignments to various clients and client needs, and the time commitment required may vary over time. Such assignments may be frequent or infrequent as business needs arise during the course of employment. Flexibility to undertake and complete such assignments is required. 

 

Complete other operational and strategic tasks, as required by the organization

·        A minimum diploma in bookkeeping/accounting, or equivalent experience 

·        Experience in financial and budget management 

·        Experience working with Sage 300 ERP (formerly Accpac) is strongly desired 

·        Excellent working knowledge of Excel 

·        Ability to travel within the province 

·        Ability to work remotely  

·        Exhibits accuracy, thoroughness, effectiveness and attention to detail            

·        Capacity to work in a self-directed manner, establish priorities and adhere to strict deadline 

·        Excellent communication skills both verbal and written 

·        Ability to work well independently and in a team setting         

·        Demonstrates competence, thoroughness and efficiency of work regardless of volume 

·        Hybrid of remote and office work model based out of Guelph, Ontario

·        Full-time position

 

Why Work With Us 

·        Awesome team & amazing leaders – Work with people who truly inspire you! 

·        People-first culture – We put YOU at the heart of everything we do. 

·        Epic benefits & wellness perks – We’ve got you covered so you can feel your best, inside and out. 

·        Competitive salary – Get paid what you deserve for all your hard work. 

·        Endless opportunities to learn & grow – Your career will take off with us! 

Agricultural Adaptation Council is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for the intertest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.