Prince Rupert Port Authority Looking for Finance Manager at Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada Full Time

Manager, Finance | Prince Rupert, BC

Managing a vital trade gateway on Canada’s west coast, the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) operates within the territory of the Ts’msyen people who have lived and traded in the area for thousands of years.

Over the past decade, the volume of goods moving through the Port of Prince Rupert and the number of people employed in Port activity have doubled, making it Canada’s third-largest port. The Port of Prince Rupert drives economic growth across northern British Columbia, with 3,700 people working in jobs that directly support the movement of goods, generating $360 million in annual wages.

PRPA is responsible for the overall planning, development, marketing, and management of the commercial port facilities within the Port of Prince Rupert. This includes ensuring competitive, efficient, and timely responses to customer needs and business opportunities. It also means ensuring that PRPA facilitates these opportunities in a manner that is safe, responsible, and sustainable.

Through careful stewardship, PRPA creates sustainable prosperity for its communities, partners, province, and country. The result is a growing gateway that supports an extensive workforce, a robust system of environmental safeguards and marine safety, and maintains its commitment to building stronger communities in northern British Columbia.

PRPA’ s Values

Integrity – We are ethical, transparent, and accountable in creating value for our customers, stakeholders, and organization. We build trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.

Teamwork – Our individual talents allow us to reach great heights when we join forces with our coworkers, customers, and community to effectively solve some of the most pressing opportunities and challenges facing international trade together, building a better Canada by growing trade.

Innovation – Finding new solutions to old problems has always been what sets us apart. We are committed to continuous improvement in the pursuit of excellence through creativity and ingenuity, and effectively manage the risk that may come with innovation.

Sustainability – The north coast of Canada is our home. We vigorously pursue a long-term vision that recognizes the importance of balancing environmental stewardship, economic vitality, social responsibility, and safety in our development and operations, contributing to our shared success and prosperity for generations to come.

Diversity – We are committed to an inclusive organizational culture that connects us closer to our community, customers, and coworkers. We celebrate diverse perspectives of all stakeholders to make us more effective as an organization and essential to our sustainability today and for the future.

Learn more about Prince Rupert Port Authority at: https://www.rupertport.com/

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, Finance, the Manager, Finance is accountable for the accurate and timely preparation of all the Port’s financial statements, monthly reconciliations of all Balance Sheet accounts, and oversight of the organization’s capital assets.

• The Finance Manager leads their finance team and oversees financial operations of accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting of operations and capital project reporting. This highly competent and experienced Finance Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely completion of all financial transactions, reports, and statements.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and treasury function.
• Prepare and analyze the financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cashflow statements and all financial statement notes.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial reports, including monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the external reports to Transport Canada, Capital Asset reports, Capital Project reports and other ad hoc reporting.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial information is accurate and up-to-date; create strategies to increase teamwork within own organization and across business lines.
• Manage the annual audit process and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and accounting standards.
• Implement and maintain financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls and other relevant accounting standards.
• In collaboration with the Manager, Budgets, develops proposals on best practices in accounting policies and procedures for the Director, Finance and Executive to approve.
• Prepares memorandums for the organization’s accounting treatment under IFRS for key transactions entered by PRPA.
• Lead continuous reporting process enhancements, including implementing additional technology solutions to further improve efficiencies.
• Lead and manage the finance team, including hiring, training and development of staff.
• Provide financial analysis and advice to senior management to support strategic decision making.
• Maintain relationships with external auditors and other financial professionals.
• Maintains and reconciles the General Ledger and bank account of Prince Rupert Terminals Inc. and provides oversight, guidance and reviews all transactions and reconciliations for the Harbour Debris Society.
• Maintains accounting process documentation and accounting forms for use of the organization.
• Completes assignments on behalf of the Director, Finance, and others, as required.

Candidate Profile

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Professional accounting designation preferred (CA, CGA, CMA and/or CPA) plus 2 years of progressively more responsible roles in a financial environment; or
• Diploma in a related discipline (e.g. Business, Finance or Accounting) plus 5 years of progressively more responsible roles in a financial environment.
• Self-motivated with strong time management and organizational skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to consistently exercise a high level of professional judgement and independence.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Embraces and thrives on change and continuous improvement efforts.
• Full and complete knowledge of the Microsoft BC365 General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, & Capital Asset Modules.
• Sound knowledge of both computers and MS Office, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills.
• Able to obtain security clearance under Transport Canada’s Security Clearance Program.
• Provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 with a vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The starting base compensation range for this role is $120,625 – $140,728.

**Prince Rupert Port Authority is committed to a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. We invite all applicants who identify as women, indigenous, as part of a visible minority and persons with diverse abilities to let us know in the ‘Message’ field of the application form.