Director, Finance

BC SPCA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The BC SPCA is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial operations and support strategic initiatives. This role requires a CPA with significant experience in finance and management, overseeing budgeting, reporting, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will be committed to the organization's values of diversity and inclusion while driving innovation and compliance.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience, including 3 years in a senior management role.
• Experience with non-profit fund accounting and CRA reporting.
• Strong analytical skills and foundational investing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Lead the FP&A team in budgeting, forecasting, and report development.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, performance management, and development of direct reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Change Management

Data Analysis

Financial Risk Management

Project Management

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Job description

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We welcome diversity, value differences, and foster inclusion in our employment practices. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion by reading our Foundational Principles on our website. We invite applications from all qualified individuals who are philosophically aligned with our mission, vision, and values.

The BC SPCA is a dynamic organization with facilities and services across the province of BC. Join an expanding team during an exciting time of change in an organization that makes a difference! Please read below for additional details and let us know if you have the skills and experience we are looking for by submitting your application.

About the Position :

Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance, the Director, Finance supports major initiatives in finance, accounting, investments, and treasury. The role provides leadership to the team on daily operations, contributes to strategy setting, prioritization, and liaising with other departments and vendors. The Director will proactively monitor team outputs, ensuring compliance and timely reporting.

This position will cover the Senior Director, Finance and Controller during periods of absence.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and compliance.
2. Drive automation projects, including process automation and KPI dashboards.
3. Review or prepare analyses on technical accounting and tax matters.
4. Lead the FP&A team in budgeting, forecasting, and report development.
5. Collaborate on budget assumptions and financial planning scenarios.
6. Develop and monitor the finance department’s annual budget.
7. Contribute to risk management and audit processes.
8. Oversee hiring, onboarding, performance management, and development of direct reports.
9. Support organizational projects and foster a culture of innovation and teamwork.
10. Develop annual plans aligned with strategic goals and industry best practices.
11. Support financial policy development and compliance.
12. Build relationships across the organization to ensure effective financial procedures.
13. Contribute to strategic financial reporting and data analysis.
14. Prioritize training and leadership development.
15. Demonstrate commitment to BC SPCA values, work-life balance, and principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation.
16. Promote a culture of innovation, teamwork, and agility.
17. Support workplace health, safety, wellness, and volunteerism.
18. Embrace automation and data-driven decision-making.

Investing & Treasury (5%) :

• Monitor cash flow forecasts and support investment decision-making.

Qualifications :

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) required, with at least 10 years of relevant experience, including 3 years in a senior management or controller role.
• Experience with non-profit fund accounting and CRA reporting.
• Knowledge of financial risk management and project management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience with change management, data, technology, and automation.
• Foundational investing knowledge and analytical skills.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and organizational values.

How to Apply :

If interested and legally eligible to work in Canada, please click "Apply Now" or visit https://spca.bc.ca/about-us/careers/ to submit your application.

We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone inquiries, please.

The BC SPCA is a Registered Charity BN 11881 9036 RR0001.