Manager of Administration and Financial Services

Job description
Manager of Administration and Financial Services

Temporary Maternity/Parental Leave Contract

Full-Time or Part-Time (Based on Candidate Availability)

Location: Saskatoon, SK

We serve client families when a death occurs. Our mission is to provide the best funeral service experience in Saskatoon, driven by our core values of honesty, integrity, and compassionate care. This work is both a service to the community and a source of deep intrinsic reward.

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced individual to fill a temporary contract position for a maternity and parental leave coverage. The successful candidate will step into the role of Manager of Administration and Financial Services, overseeing the financial and administrative operations of our organization. The expected duration of this contract will be discussed with shortlisted candidates, and flexibility exists for either full-time or part-time hours depending on the right candidate’s availability.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management
• Daily review of bank balances and transaction details across all accounts
• Deposit cheques and cash as needed
• Manage intercompany accounting, reconciliation, and journal entries
• Administer funeral trust fund movements and reporting
• Prepare and file PST/GST reports quarterly
• Support accounting team with day-to-day and period-end tasks
• Coordinate with external accountant for quarter-end and year-end close processes
• Manage and coordinate annual insurance renewals to ensure timely and accurate coverage
• Monitor and complete daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial tasks as outlined in the organization's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Administration - Payroll, Benefits, Insurance, RRSP
• Maintain and manage the Payworks portal (add/edit/remove employees)
• Bi-weekly payroll processing for all staff; record entries in QuickBooks
• Prepare monthly RRSP reports and upload to RBC portal
• Enter and reconcile Canada Life invoices in QuickBooks
• Communicate changes to Canada Life regarding employee benefits
• Assist with year-end payroll processing

Qualifications
• Post-secondary training in accounting or financial administration
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks and Excel
• Experience with Payworks or similar payroll systems
• Understanding of GST/PST and other tax regulations
• Familiarity with Saskatchewan Labour Standards for payroll
• Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative mindset, and attention to detail

Why Join Us?

Our team culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, and care—for both our clients and each other. We are proud of our high employee retention rate and seek someone who thrives in a supportive, community-focused environment. While this is a temporary maternity/parental leave contract, there may be opportunities for continued employment or growth within the organization after the contract ends, depending on company needs and candidate fit. If you value meaningful work and enjoy contributing to a team, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $23.00-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:
• On-site parking

Experience:
• Saskatchewan and Canadian payroll : 3 years (required)
• Provincial and Federal tax: 3 years (required)
• Financial and Administration: 3 years (required)

Location:
• Saskatoon, SK (preferred)

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