Compass Early Learning and Care

Accountant

Compass Early Learning and Care

Peterborough Ontario

Salary: Neg Per Hour


Accountabilities

  • Practice collaborative leadership by communicating with care, giving and receiving feedback openly, and using Compass ELC’s decision-making process to work through challenges and proposals.
  • Demonstrate Compass ELC’s vision, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, in alignment with CELC policies and all relevant legislation.
  • Build strong, positive working relationships between the finance team and the broader organization.
  • Lead all external financial reporting requirements, including the administration and reconciliation of funding agreements.
  • Oversee the year-end process and prepare annual financial statements in accordance with Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNPO).
  • Improve financial systems and processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and clarity.
  • Support the annual budgeting and organizational planning processes.
  • Support the monthly accounting close process to ensure accurate, timely financial reports are shared with program teams, the Board of Directors, and funders.
  • Analyze program and organizational financial results — including variance, trend, and forecasting analysis — to provide clear, actionable insights that support decision-making.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with a focus in accounting
  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) (Required)
  • 5+ years in progressive accounting and finance roles
  • Computerized accounting records experience
  • Advanced MS Office skills

Job Overview

Posted Date: 01 Mar 2026

Location: Peterborough Ontario

Salary: Neg Per Hour

Company Information

Compass Early Learning and Care (ELC) is a purpose-led, value-based organization where children are at the heart of all that we do. Our pedagogy is rooted in care, guided by How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years and inspired by the Reggio-Emilia approach.

Name: Compass Early Learning and Care

Web: https://www.compasselc.com

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