First United is seeking to hire a Temporary CONTROLLER (14 months with a possibility of extension) to work within its Finance and Administration Department. First United is a not-for-profit on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. We support many social service activities such as an Emergency Shelter, Community Programs, Spiritual Care, and Food Services that benefit the community we serve. We are in a process of the re-development of our Hastings and Gore property and are presently working in satellite offices. This is a great opportunity to not only use your CPA designation but also share in an exciting future of First United while doing heartfelt and purposeful work.
CONTROLLER
(Temporary 14 month Position with a possibility of extension)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Controller is accountable for accounting operations at First United Church Community Ministry Society: including production of regular financial reporting, reconciliations, maintenance of adequate systems of accounting records, and ensuring accuracy of First United’s financial records, including compliance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.
This position also provides support to the Director of Finance in various areas of financial analysis and reporting, including preparation of annual budgets and reports for funding partners.
Each job within the First United Church Community Ministry Society should promote our accomplishment of our vision, mission, and values.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accounts Management:
Accounting Transactions:
Finance Reporting & Compliance
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in a finance/accounting department of a mid-sized organization ($3-8M operating budget).
• Expertise with payroll software and general understanding of requirements of processing payroll in a Canadian context
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Supervisory responsibility:
None
Financial responsibility
Responsible for accounting for the revenues and expenses, including internal reporting. Oversees cash receipts and cash disbursements. Monitors the bank balances and cash flow requirements of the organization.
Latitude
The incumbent works fairly independently. If clarification is required, it is expected that the incumbent will request further direction from the Director of Finance, the Managing Director, or the Executive Director.
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Regular communication is maintained with all levels of management and staff as accounting information is gathered, transactions are processed and reports are produced.
JOB CLASSIFICATION & WAGES:
Exempt Management
Bargaining Unit
Job Classification: The United Church of Canada Wage Grid Category 8
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