Controller

Credit Union Central of Manitoba Ltd.; Smithers; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit package

Pension plan

Job summary

Bulkley Valley Credit Union is seeking a finance professional to lead financial accounting and budgeting across the organization and its subsidiaries. You will collaborate with senior leadership to prepare operating and capital budgets, monitor performance, and ensure accurate reporting.

The role requires a CPA designation and at least three years of accounting experience, with strong focus on budgeting processes, internal controls, and staff development in a cooperative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience.
• CPA designation required.
• Experience with budgeting processes and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial accounting and budgeting systems for Bulkley Valley Credit Union and subsidiaries.
• Assist in preparing annual operating and capital budgets.
• Monitor budgets, analyze variances and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and accounting procedures.
• Develop and recommend accounting policies and standards.
• Support staff with professional service and collaborative teamwork.

Skills

Accounting

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Bulkley Valley Credit Union, serving over 16,000 members from Hazelton to Burns Lake, prides itself on employing empowered staff committed to delivering high quality personalized service. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to meet their career goals while balancing their lifestyle with the many amenities our community and the Bulkley Valley has to offer.

If you want to join a dynamic group dedicated to cooperative values and member service, this is the right career move for you. You will work in conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer, you are responsible for the financial accounting and budgeting systems for Bulkley Valley Credit Union, Bulkley Valley Financial Services and Bulkley Valley Insurance Services. You will assist in the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets for review; compile and analyze budget request and justifications for expenditures; incorporate branch budgets into the overall budget; monitor budget, analyze and reconcile variances, and take corrective action. You will monitor and manage overall credit union and subsidiary general ledger accounts; monitor credit union accounting systems and procedures; identify short-comings and introduce new or improved accounting methods; develop and recommend to the Chief Financial Officer the implementation of new and revised accounting policies and standards. You will create an environment where the finance staff are encouraged to provide high quality service to our staff in a professional manner. You will support the creation of an Enhanced Service Commitment by encouraging the finance staff to professionally demonstrate BVCU's Enhanced Service Commitment by efficiently providing administrative support to the branches, establishing and maintaining strong staff relationships, working as a member of the team, and setting a personal example of service and professionalism.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a minimum 3 years' accounting experience and a professional accounting designation (recognized by CPA) is required.

Bulkley Valley Credit Union has a competitive compensation package including an attractive base salary and an excellent benefit and pension package.

To learn more about Bulkley Valley Credit Union, please visit our website at www.bvcu.com.