February 16/07 10:56 am - Employment Opportunity at CCA

Posted by Editoress on 02/16/07
 

Manager, finance & administration at the CCA

Position Description: The Canadian Cycling Association (CCA), the national governing body for the sport of cycling in Canada, is seeking a full-time manager, finance & administration to manage the financial and administrative affairs of the organization. The CCA is looking for a team player with strong financial management, budgeting and organizational skills. This position requires the ability to prepare, analyze and review estimates of revenue, reimbursement, expenditures and changes in financial position; an ability to maintain accounts and records for central fiscal control and an ability to oversee the fiscal administration of special grants, funds and employee benefit programs.

The successful candidate will have:
• An undergraduate degree in accounting or an acceptable combination of knowledge and experience in a related field; a certified professional designation (i.e., CGA or CMA) and experience managing people are distinct advantages
• An ability to implement internal controls and proven experience working with senior management in budget preparation and evaluation is required
• Experience maintaining ledgers; reviewing and analyzing accounts, funds, records, financial statements and fiscal procedures
• Experience reconciling bank accounts and financial reports, and in processing payment requests for cheques, purchase orders and travel expenses
• An ability to audit invoices and other financial documents to ensure completeness and correct use of account and code numbers
• Experience working with a volunteer policy board of directors
• A positive and progressive management style
• Experience and understanding of the national sport environment and knowledge and/or experience in organized competitive cycling are decided assets
• Preference will be given to candidates who are able to work in both official languages of Canada: English and French

The successful candidate will report to the chief executive officer/secretary general.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a resume, along with salary expectations, to the address below by February 28, 2007. Start date - April 2007.

The CCA wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.

"This position is made possible with financial support from the Government of Canada.”

Canadian Cycling Association
2197 Riverside Drive, Suite 203
Ottawa, Ontario K1H 7X3
c/o Administrative Assistant
Fax: (613) 248-9311
Email: general@canadian-cycling.com

To apply:
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter that addresses the candidate’s qualifications and skills with respect to the listed qualifications and skills required for the position.

Applications should be sent to Gleness Lapensée:
E-mail: general@canadian-cycling.com
Fax: 613-248-9311
Mail: 2197 Riverside Drive, Suite 203, Ottawa ON K1H 7X3

Interested candidates should reply on or before February 28, 2007 at 4:00pm EST.

Late applications will not be considered.
Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted prior to the interview. The association national office is located in Ottawa. The successful candidate will be expected to work from the national office.