Manager of Finance & Human Resources – Manitoba Heavy Construction Association (MHCA)

Job title: Manager of Finance & Human Resources – Manitoba Heavy Construction Association (MHCA)

Company: People First HR Services

Job description: Manager of Finance & Human Resources
Winnipeg, ManitobaThe Manitoba Heavy Construction Association (MHCA) is recruiting a Manager of Finance & Human Resources (HR) (‘the Manager’) to join the team. The Manager plays a pivotal role in the organization by overseeing budgeting, financial accountability, payroll, HR and supports Board governance. Working closely with and reporting through the President & CEO to the MHCA Executive Committee and Board of Directors, this position influences all aspects of the MHCA organization. Those include its programs and affiliations: MHCA WORKSAFELY® Program; Manitoba Heavy Construction Vocational Training Academy (MHCTA), SAFE Roads Committee; and the Western Canada Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association (WCR&HCA). As keeper of financial and HR records and corporate secretary responsibilities, the Manager provides trusted critical advice and support to all MHCA areas of engagement.The Manager of Finance & Administration is responsible For:

• Focusing on financial sustainability and asset protection, providing financial advice and written reports to the President & CEO, the MHCA Executive and Board on an ongoing basis.
• Responsible for full cycle accounting including budgeting, ongoing final management and preparation to support required audits.
• Preparing and distributing monthly financial statements and accounts receivable statements, administering expense allocations, and liaising with auditors.
• Overseeing membership invoicing.
• Ensuring accurate payroll, GST, and timely accounts payable and receivable.
• Preparing annual budgets, reconciling project outcomes, and overseeing project contracts.
• Managing financial data entry, preparing monthly bank reconciliations for all organizations referenced above.
• Collaborates with colleague managers; supervises support staff.
• Attending Executive and Board meetings of organizations noted above.
• Oversee major asset procurement including meetings with vendors, negotiating contracts and ongoing vendor reviews.
• Maintains strict confidence, payroll records, employee files, and administration of group benefits.
• With the President & CEO, reviewing employee contracts, facilitating onboarding, providing HR guidance, handling confidential employee correspondence, and ensuring compliance with labor legislation and regulations.
• Organizing staff vacation schedules, managing timesheet records, and related HR documents.
• Working with the President & CEO, the preparation and distribution of related agendas, meeting materials including meeting minutes; managing minute books; addressing legal matters related to annual meetings and corporate returns; managing related correspondence; and maintaining accurate filing systems.
• Such other areas in support of the above as may arise, or as directed by the President & CEO.

You and Your Experience:

• Embody the values of honesty, integrity and character; bondable.
• 3-5 years of demonstrated related experience similar role.
• Educational background in accounting, business, human resources, management, or equivalent.
• Experience in accounting, full cycle payroll, financial analysis, and budgeting, with a proven ability, harnessing software to advantage, to make data-driven decisions.
• Proficient in various software tools, with a proven ability to leverage technology to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and improve organizational processes
• Experience in administrative support, including Board Secretary duties such as minute-taking, agenda preparation, and coordinating board communications, is considered an asset.
• Strong team player with a track record of building relationships; adept at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional time management skillsets

About the Manitoba Heavy Construction Association (MHCA)The MHCA is a prominent membership-based advocate for the heavy construction & related industries in Manitoba representing in excess of 400 contractors, suppliers and financial companies.
Founded in 1943, the MHCA advances progressive public policies and innovative programs, in a manner consistent with the broad public best interest.
The MHCA serves as the primary ‘go to’ resource for the heavy construction & related industries for information, networking, public policy advocacy and member services.
It promotes sustainable investment in core infrastructure – streets, highways, bridges, water/wastewater systems, active transportation, water-control structures, trade gateways & corridors – to support economic growth and social development benefiting our province and country.
MHCA champions workplace safety education & training through its leading-edge WORKSAFELY® program established in 1990.
It is an active participant in local, provincial, regional and national advocacy groups. It collaborates extensively with public and private-sector stakeholders to advance common core values including economic growth, diversity and safe work, benefiting our communities, province and country.
It has an earned reputation for effective advocacy.How to Apply:Please apply online at or email your resume in confidence to Kelsie Fridfinnson; kfridfinnson@peoplefirsthr.comFor further information about this career opportunity, please feel free to contact Janelle Robin at (204) 396-4752.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected will be contacted for an interview#IND1

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Location: Winnipeg, MB

Job date: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 22:53:56 GMT

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