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Position Overview
Reporting to the Director, Finance and Operations, the Senior Manager, Finance and Accounting, will be responsible for overseeing of all finance, accounting, and reporting activities and staff. The Senior Manager will be involved in supporting presentations to the Board of Director’s Audit and Risk Management Committee (“ARM Committee”) and will work closely with the senior leadership team.
The position will lead all day-to-day finance and accounting operations and supervise a team. It will hold functional responsibility over financial services, planning, reporting, and accounting. The position will also be responsible for ensuring that the systems and procedures are in place to support effective internal control over financial reporting and financial management. The Senior Manager will work closely with Senior Leaders and their staff, not only to educate them regarding finance and accounting procedures, but also to explore how the finance function can better support operations.
In addition, the role will partner with the Senior Leadership, the Human Resources (“HR”) and Information Technology (“IT”) staff to enhance and better integrate Finance, HR, and IT functions.
Accountabilities
Analyze and interpret financial and accounting information to appraise operating results in terms of performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization;
Develop and control annual budget and long-term financial plans;
Administer the organization’s funds according to the approved budget, and monitor its financial expenditures;
Allocate company resources to implement financial policies and programs;
Evaluate current business strategies, determining the viability of changing management initiatives;
Develop and implement short- and long-term financial plans and forecasts in accordance with business goals and objectives;
Provide leadership for strategic business development and corporate planning issues on major business decisions;
Provide leadership in developing program, organizational, and financial plans;
Set strategic objectives for the company and ensure that planning initiatives are implemented to maximize strategic growth;
Develop an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the organization;
Coordinate the development of the operating and capital budgets;
Prepare reports that outline financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and surplus/deficit based on past, present, and future operations;
Create or approve company-wide policies and procedures, ensuring they meet or exceed compliance requirements and best practice standards;
Develop and maintain effective relationships with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and professional organizations such as consultancy and auditing firms;
Develop strategic performance metrics and targets that are consistent with corporate and strategic goals;
Ensure that the Deputy Chief Executive Officer and ARM Committee is kept fully informed on the financial condition of the organization and important factors influencing it;
Establish and maintain relationships with strategic business partners and key stakeholders;
Establish the financial and administrative controls of the company;
Make overarching company decisions, considering fiscal realities and departmental structure;
Identify and evaluate risks to the company, both internal and external.
Qualifications
A Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or another business-related field;
A professional accounting or finance designation such as a Chartered Professional Accountant;
10+ years of accounting and finance experience including time in a Senior Finance role;
Experience working with Indigenous Governments, organizations and communities considered an asset;
Knowledge of Canadian not-for-profit accounting standards;
Knowledge and understanding of the federal government’s financial reporting and budgeting cycle;
Superior communication skills and an excellent command of written and spoken English. French language skills considered an asset;
Thorough knowledge of month-end and fiscal year-end reporting process and routines;
Professional skills in financial analysis, planning and applying strategic vision to an operational model;
Excellent accounting software skills including knowledge of Sage 300 accounting software;
Experience developing internal control policies and procedures;
Ability to prepare and explain financial reports to Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors;
Experience with Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Office including an advanced proficiency with Excel spreadsheets;
Experience in the supervision of staff including team leadership, performance management and training and development an asset;
Solid experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, and payroll;
Technology savvy with experience in selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software;
Keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting;
Must have an understanding, awareness and appreciation of Indigenous culture and history;
Must be fluent in English (spoken and written); Fluency in French an asset
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
What we Offer
Salary and annual bonus eligibility;
Flexible 37.5-hour work week
Employer paid extended benefits;
Matching group RRSP contributions;
Annual vacation allowance and generous paid stat & non-stat days;
Work-life balance;
Remote or hybrid work arrangements
Professional development & career growth opportunities.
Working Conditions
This position is based in West Vancouver, British Columbia;
may requires occasional national travel.
