CityStudio Society Looking for Financial Controller at Vancouver, BC Full Time

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Contract Financial Controller

CityStudio Society seeks an experienced Financial Controller to provide financial management for the organisation on a Contractor basis.

CityStudio Society is a registered educational charity led by a board of governance. We are an innovation hub with the mission to bring together city staff with post-secondary students and faculty to co-create experimental projects that make cities more sustainable, liveable, inclusive and joyful.

Our main purpose is to advance education by coordinating and facilitating collaboration between municipal governments and post-secondary academic institutions. We provide practical learning experiences that help students obtain job skills while addressing key urban challenges and generating a sense of connection to the city.

Locally, the Vancouver Program partners with the City of Vancouver and six post-secondary institutions.

Globally, we licence the CityStudio model to cities in Canada and around the world. Since 2011, 703 city staff in 14 cities have worked on 2700 projects with over 14,000 students. These students have contributed more than 400,000 hours to their cities.

CityStudio Vancouver is committed to equity, inclusion and diversity. www.citystudiovancouver.com

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Post-secondary education; preferably in business or finance or equivalent experience

• Accounting or financial designation preferred

• Minimum 3 years financial controller experience

• Prefer experience in non-profit or charitable sectors

• Financial management, including budgeting, projections, reporting and auditing, payroll, A/R, A/P, account reconciliation

• Contract management

• Experience working with a Board of Governance preferred

• Knowledge of Federal & Provincial legislation applicable to non-profit and charitable organisations

• Preparation of an Annual Report

• Knowledge of employment standards, human rights, occupational health & safety

• Supervisory experience

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Process and detail focused

• Excellent time management, organisation, oral and written communication skills

• High integrity and ethical behaviour

• Ability to take initiative and work independently

• Ability to confidently make recommendations and take direction

• Adaptability, energy and willingness to jump in and get things done as needed

• Equal parts confident, curious and collaborative

• Responsible, reliable and able to work in a dynamic and creative team environment

• Self-awareness and self-reflection as a practice

• Proven warm and open relationship builder

JOB DESCRIPTION:

CityStudio’s Financial Controller contractor is responsible for the management and control of CityStudio Societal financial oversight and obligations:

• Evaluate financial reporting systems, accounting procedures and investment activities and make recommendations for changes to procedures, operating systems, budgets and other financial control functions to the Executive Director and Board of Governance

• Develop, implement, or maintain financial policies, systems, and procedures
• Manage the preparation of financial statements, summaries, annual budget and other cost-benefit analyses and financial management reports
• Manage the financial planning and financial controls, and analyse and correct estimates
• Manage reconciliation of bank and credit card statements
• Manage payroll and tax remittances
• Ensure bookkeeping records are accurate and up to date
• Manage and track expenses according to financial policies
• Manage and control payables and receivables
• Manage the year end audit, review and annual report
• Required to attend five board meetings per year; four quarterly meetings (two hours each) and one Annual General Meeting (one hour), to present financial reports and budget

Business Development, Fundraising and Grants

• Ensure continuous funding from partners and continuation of contribution agreements

• Plan and lead fundraising activities, and research funding sources

• Coordinate grant applications as needed

Grant Administration

• Manage and monitor external grants and funding, including timelines, deadlines, and reporting requirements, in coordination with the Executive Director

• Manage financial reports for funding organisations

POSITION: This is a Contractor position for up to 16 hours per week. Remote working conditions are negotiable.

***The successful candidate will be required to comply with a Criminal Records Check.

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

LOCATION: CityStudio Vancouver, 1800 Spyglass Place; Vancouver, BC CANADA

COMPENSATION RANGE: $2,167 – $2,500 PER MONTH, INCLUSIVE of GST

START DATE: Second week of February, 2023

APPLICATION DETAILS:

Submit your resume and cover letter in PDF format with salary expectations.

Include your full name along with the title Contractor Financial Controller in the subject heading of your email.

APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT FOLLOW THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE HIRING PROCESS.

We thank all applicants. Selected candidates will be contacted for an initial phone interview. Only short-listed applicants will be invited for in-depth interviews. Due to the holiday season, we will not be responding to any applications immediately, but do not let that deter you from applying promptly. If selected for an initial phone interview, you will be contacted by the end of the second week of January.

CityStudio Vancouver is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce which strengthens our ability to achieve our mission through inclusion. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, abilities, and with a range of life experiences to apply. Do not hesitate to let us know if you require accommodations.

To learn more about CityStudio Vancouver, please visit www.citystudiovancouver.com.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 16 per week

Salary: $2,167.00-$2,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V5Z 4K7