CPA ACCOUNTANT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Position Summary
The Board Accountant is primarily responsible to manage ENW finances/budget and expenditures with the assistance of the Board of Directors.

Position Type
• Volunteer Position for not-for-profit organization
• 2 Year Term
• Option to extend upon direction of the Terms of Reference/Bylaws of the Board of Directors

Reporting Structure
The Accountant is accountable to the Board of Directors under its directions.

Authority
Board Members work both individually and collectively in managing The Edmonton Neighbourhood Watch Program Society’s affairs through the Business Plan and Strategy Plan in conjunction with its policy and budget. The Board Member acts on the Board’s behalf in accordance only with Board’s motions and policy guidelines and only as requested and in accordance with Board’s resolutions with respect to representation of the organization.

Qualifications & Requirements
• Accounting Designation (CPA) or BA degree;
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Finance/accounting role;
• Must have knowledge in all facets of financial statements reporting requirements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement & Cash Flow;
• An understanding of payroll functions and calculations, etc.;
• Presenting budgets and reports to the Board;
• Familiarity with structure and process of board and/or committee meetings;
• An understanding of the effective functioning of a charitable/not-for-profit organization with possibly some experience;
• Strong organizational skills, communication skills, time management and ability to meet deadlines;
• Must be analytical, detail-oriented, and able to problem-solve;
• Be reliable to meet strict monthly deadlines;
• Responsible for R.O.E. submission of earnings and deductions when an employee is terminated;
• Understanding the process of T4’s and T5’s;
• Specific Working knowledge of all related financial operating systems: Simple Accounting;
• Experience in excel spreadsheets and formulas are required;
• Integrity, loyalty, and discrete personality;
• Decisive, innovative, and flexible with the ability to compromise and strongly service-oriented;
• A member in Good Standing;
• Must pass a Special Enhanced Police Information Check conducted by the Edmonton Police Service;
• Be a resident of the City of Edmonton.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Administrates fiscal matters of the organization by preparing and monitoring overall budgets;
• Regularly reports to the Board on key financial events, trends, concerns, and assessment of fiscal health;
• Files necessary financial reports, tax reports and audits;
• Provides annual budget to the board for members' approval;
• Ensures development and board review of financial policies and procedures;
• Timely delivery of the necessary financial documents for Board Meetings and the AGM;
• Notifies Board Members of matters that need approval;
• Assists in the selection of an auditor, if needed, and meets with him or her annually;
• Provides candid, open and honest feedback and evaluation when appropriate;
• Responsibility for formal compliance with laws, articles of incorporation and regulations;
• Attends and participates in Board Meetings;
• Keep Board informed (on a timely basis) of significant issues that need attention;
• Provide guidance and advice to Board on process issues such as establishing and interpreting terms of reference, decision-making and accountability;
• Able to show leadership and involve in decision making;
• Able to attend events on behalf of ENW representing the organization within the community;
• Undertake activities within the Community that enhance the visibility of the organization.

Terms
Directors are elected for a two-year term at the Annual General Meeting of the Members.

Performance Criteria
• Enhancement of the organization’s image;
• Successfully carrying out the prime functions of the position description;
• Development of strong working relationships with:
− Edmonton Police Service;
− Complete Community Representative Training;
− Edmonton Neighbourhood Watch Board Directors;
− Partnerships;
− Community Members and Ambassadors;
− Government representatives;
− Other organizations and funding agencies.

Essential Functions
• Communication;
• Flexibility and adaptability;
• Analytical thinking skills.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.
Interested applicants should send a Cover Letter and Resume to president@enwatch.ca.
Website: enwatch.ca