Financial Capacity Builder
Thunder Bay Area

PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise

Head Office

110-105 N. May St.

Thunder Bay, ON

Potential to become full-time, permanent for the right candidate. 

To begin as Full-time, Temporary, Contract

Salary: starting at $48,000, present salary scale from $48,000 to $54,949

About PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise

PARO Centre is a women-centred non-profit organization that is a catalyst for change in the women’s equity arena in Canada. A dynamic, strong, and diverse organization, PARO works with women entrepreneurs to start, scale and grow their businesses in Ontario. In clinging to a philosophy and indeed application that centres women’s empowerment at its core, PARO arms women with the tools they need to achieve success in their businesses by reaching goals and realizing dreams. Since 1995, PARO has supported over 24,000 women to achieve these dreams through a holistic framework that looks at women’s empowerment and business development as mutually inclusive, understanding that personal success leads to business success.

With a current financial portfolio totalling just over $2M in revenue, PARO is seeking a dedicated Financial Capacity Builder to support our finance department in designing and executing financial systems that will build the overall health and capacity of our financial strategy, as well as support in the routine tasks associated with organizational finance activities.

Why Work at PARO?:

At PARO, our team members benefit from the countless perks of working on a team that is driven by our mission and values. In working at PARO, you will enjoy:

·         A flexible work environment with remote working opportunities as you learn to work independently  

·         A supportive, women-centred team of like-minded individuals working toward a common goal of women’s empowerment

·         A leadership team that actively consults team members when it comes to decision making

·         A team that works collaboratively to support #proudPAROwomen, including clients and each other

·         The potential for long-term growth in a mature organization that offers growth opportunities

What You’ll Be Doing:

· Assist the Financial Manager with general bookkeeping duties including data entry, accounts payables, accounts receivables, bank reconciliation, cheque preparation, invoice review and preparation, filing of financial records, payroll;

· Assist with the preparation of monthly budgets and/or cash flows, as well as monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports as required; 

· Assist with year-end preparations for annual filings including financial audits as required;  

· Issue invoices to contractors, partners, as required;

· Work with the Financial Manager, as a mentor, to develop une comprehensive knowledge of PARO’s Financial Bookkeeping policies and practices, striving for the capability required;

·  And any activities as required by the Founder & CEO.

Qualifications and Skills

· Previous bookkeeping/financial management experience (2-3 years experience)

· Experience with Sage/Simply Accounting software

· Experience in a not-for-profit/charitable status organization is an asset

· Bachelor degree or College Diploma in the field of business/management with specialization in accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience

· Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, work under pressure and adapt to a fast-paced changing environment while maintaining attention to detail

· Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to learn quickly and self-motivate while working independently and/or collaborating as part of a team. 

· Experience and aptitude with Microsoft Excel and Simply Accounting

· Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

POSITION REQUIRES:

· Working onsite at PARO’s Head Office;

· A valid driver’s license, personal vehicle and vehicle insurance;

· A Government of Canada approved Covid-19 vaccine receipt;

· Must be eligible to work in Canada. 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:  Resumes including cover letter, 2 professional references, and authorization to contact, must be received by November 25th, 2021, at 4:00 pm, and submissions can be made to email: exec@paro.ca

 Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.