Position: Finance Coordinator

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Hybrid - Administrative Office is located in Peterborough, Ontario.

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Starting Rate of Pay: $27.90 - $30 per hour

Anticipated Start Date: September 2, 2025

Please apply by August 11, 2025

About Us:

Compass Early Learning and Care (CELC) has been in operation since 1981 and is one of the largest not-for-profit child care organizations serving East-Central Ontario. With over 700 Staff and 50 Home Child Care providers, we offer 42 high-quality licensed childcare centers and over 50 licensed homes serving over 4,000 families

For over forty years, Compass ELC has been dedicated to early learning and child care. We believe in creating nurturing environments that celebrate children's curiosity and whole selves. Our organization fosters a culture of growth, collaboration, and inclusivity, where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. We are committed to supporting children and families in our community.

About the role:

At Compass ELC you will work as a Financial Coordinator alongside some of the most

passionate, caring, and dedicated educators in the industry. You will spend your time coordinating different accounting and administrative functions, including accounts receivable and accounts payable. You will support the evolution of best financial practices in line with organizational values and engage with program administration leads and other team members. You will model and cultivate a practice of equity, striving for a deeper understanding of cultural awareness.

This role is a hybrid role for 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Your schedule will be co-created alongside the finance team.

Some accountabilities associated with the role include:

• Coordinating Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Supporting purchasing for Programs
• Building relationships with program administration leads and fellow co-workers
• Supporting with data entry of accounting records
• Using Microsoft Office and QuickBooks
• Working collaboratively with the finance team and Administrative leads.

CELC Benefits:

• Competitive wages (Living wage employer)
• Mandatory Defined Benefit PensionPlan - 3% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution.
  
• Health and dental benefits, paramedical coverage, and EFAP (Sparrow)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)- $500.00 per year
  
• Professional Development Opportunities (internal and External) (12 hours per compensatedin time in lieu, if completed outside work hours)
  
• Reduced Child Care Expenses (20% discount)
  
• Designation Memberships paid
• Paid Time Off - starting at 4% vacation accrued annually on hours worked and 4% personal sick time accrued annually on hours worked
  
• Permanent staff have the option to purchase additional vacation up to a maximum of 4 weeks.

About you:

You are looking for a workplace that values a culture of collective intelligence, lifelong learning, equal worth, and a sense of community. You are passionate about early learning and care and have a passion for financial stewardship.

You have strong organizational skills and have the ability to prioritize and take initiative.

Experience:

• 1-year administrative experience (Preferred)
• 1-2 years of experience working in accounting (Preferred)

Education and Certifications:

• College Certificate in Administration or Accounting (preferred)

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through ourBamboo Careers Page.

Inclusivity and Accessibility:

To address issues of systemic inequity within our communities, we strongly encourage individuals from communities and groups that have historically been disadvantaged and/or marginalized, including First Nations, Mtis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous Peoples of Canada, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, individuals who identify as women and/or gender diverse, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and persons with lived or living experience of homelessness to apply.

We are committed to reducing barriers to employment, providing accommodations upon request, and ensuring an accessible interview process. We encourage you to bring your true or whole self and way of being to the interview process. For assistance, please contact our Human Relations Recruitment and Hiring Coordinator at 705-749-3488 ext. 217, [email protected],[email protected].

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Come Work with Compass ELC:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmhfhVKNuGs