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

Manager of Finance & Human Resources (HR)

Winnipeg, Manitoba

The 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 acting as corporate secretary, 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.
• 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; with the President & CEO preparing and distributing 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.

• Oversee major asset procurement including meetings with vendors, negotiating contracts and ongoing vendor reviews.
• Maintains in 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.
• 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 in a similar role.
• Educational background in accounting, business, human resources, management, or equivalent.
• Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, working with a Board of Directors, and strategic planning.
• 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.