Director of Finance

White Spot; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres is seeking a full-time Director of Finance based in Victoria, BC, to oversee financial operations and compliance in a growing non-profit. This leadership role requires a CPA designation and at least 7 years of finance experience, with a focus on supporting Indigenous communities through accountable financial stewardship.

Benefits

Employee health, dental and vision benefits plan

Three weeks paid vacation plus additional time off in December

RRSP matching up to 8% of annual salary

Monthly employee wellness fund

Paid travel expenses

Understanding, supportive and flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• At least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience with non-profit accounting.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing financial stewardship and sustainability of the organization.
• Leading budget development, monitoring, and forecasting.
• Advising senior leadership on financial planning and risk.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial Compliance

Collaboration

Mentorship

Adaptability

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Sage accounting software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Enable impact-driven programming through sound financial leadership and transparent fund management
• Competitive salary range of $90k–$110k/yr with opportunities for impactful work and growth
• Join a respected organization driving systemic change while building strong partnerships and making a lasting difference in communities

About the BCAAFC

The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) is the umbrella organization for Friendship Centres across BC. Friendship Centres are not-for-profit, Indigenous-led, social service organizations that work to promote, develop, and deliver accessible programs and services that support Indigenous peoples living in urban areas and away from home. They provide a wide range of wraparound programs and services to communities - youth, child and family wellness, employment and training, education, health, economic development, language, culture and arts, preventing violence, sport and recreation, and community outreach.

BCAAFC promotes the betterment of Friendship Centres in BC, maintains communication between Friendship Centres, other provincial associations and the National Association of Friendship Centres, and supports the development of programs to improve the quality of life for Indigenous people living in BC.

For more information, please visit our website:bcaafc.com/

About the Opportunity

The BCAAFC is looking for afull-timeDirector of Financebased inVictoria, B.C., on ahybridwork model.

As a senior member of the leadership team, the Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing the financial stewardship and sustainability of the organization. Reporting to the Executive Director and General Manager, this role provides strategic financial leadership, ensures compliance, and supports the financial operations of a dynamic, growing non-profit with diverse funding sources.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Advising senior leadership and the Board on financial planning, sustainability, and risk
• Leading the development, monitoring, and forecasting of organizational and program budgets
• Overseeing general ledger activities, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and monthly reconciliations
• Preparing accurate financial statements, internal reports, and funder-specific reporting
• Managing flow-through funding and ensuring compliance with grant terms and reporting requirements
• Leading preparation for annual audits and serving as the key liaison with external auditors
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, CRA guidelines, and internal financial policies
• Supervising and mentoring the finance team, fostering professional development and cohesion
• Overseeing cash flow forecasting, treasury functions, and investment recommendations
• Maintaining financial systems, digital record-keeping, and vendor payment processes
• Managing organizational insurance policies and acting as liaison with financial institutions and agencies
• Supporting continuous improvement and training across the organization’s financial processes

About You

To qualify, you will need aCPA designationand aminimum of 7 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including at least3 years in a senior leadership role. Demonstrated knowledge of non-profit and fund accounting, as well as financial compliance, will also be essential.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Experience with Sage accounting software, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Proven ability to lead audits, manage granting programs, and oversee multiple funding streams
• Knowledge of Canadian accounting standards for non-profits and CRA/GAAP compliance
• Experience working in or with Indigenous and/or non-profit organizations
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong communication and leadership skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to provide mentorship and oversight to a growing finance team. You are adaptable, organized, and proactive in identifying improvements to financial systems and processes.

This is a high-impact leadership role in a mission-driven organization. We’re looking for someone who combines technical financial expertise with a deep commitment to accountability, inclusion, and supporting Indigenous communities through sustainable organizational stewardship.

Please note: preference will be given to applicants who have First Nations or Indigenous ancestry.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a current criminal record check.

About the Benefits

Compensation based on skills and experience, is a competitive annual salary of$90k-$110k, and a host of excellent benefits including:

• Employee health, dental and vision benefits plan
• Three weeks paid vacation (plus additional time off during office closure at the end of December)
• RRSP matching of up to 8% of annual salary to a max of $8,000 per year
• Monthly employee wellness fund
• Paid travel expenses
• Understanding, supportive and flexible work environment
• And more!

If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you toapply today!