Finance - Accounting & Compliance Supervisor (Mon-Fri Days)

RainCity Housing and Support Society; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Vancouver seeks an Accounting & Compliance Supervisor to ensure compliance with reporting requirements and manage financial operations. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least one year of experience in a nonprofit setting, along with proficiency in leading financial controls. The role offers a permanent full-time position with a salary of $38.00 Hourly. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and a pension plan.

Benefits

Paid leave for Indigenous employees

Paid leave for gender-affirming care

Employee Assistance Program

Municipal Pension Plan

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of related accounting experience in a nonprofit organization.
• Experience managing, preparing, and analyzing various types of funds and projects.
• High proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full cycle of accounts payable and receivable.
• Perform full cycle accounting functions and prepare financial statements.
• Assist with audit preparation and respond to auditors.

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance

Tools

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Sage 300

Microsoft 365

Job description

RainCity Housing operates on the stolen, unceded, ancestral, traditional homelands of the Xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, səl̓ílwətaʔɬ Nations in so‑called Vancouver, the q̓íc̓əy̓̓, qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, qiyéyt, SEMYOME, Stó꞉lō, and sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ Nations in so‑called Lower Mainland, and the shíshálh in so‑called Sunshine Coast.

RainCity Housing is an organization that makes a difference in people’s lives. Our mission is to advance social equity by building on the strengths of our community and of each individual. With a goal of providing a home for everyone, we sustain relationships, strengthen communities, and create change for people experiencing homelessness, mental health, trauma, and substance use issues.

For more information, visit our innovations page. You can also follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Benefits

• 5 days of paid leave for Indigenous employees for ceremonial, cultural, and spiritual events per year
• 8 weeks of paid leave for gender‑affirming care for transgender and gender‑diverse employees, cumulative total
• Employee and Family Assistance Program available to all employees – 24‑hour helpline, personal counselling, life coaching, financial coaching, legal referral and advisory services, health coaching (https://www.fseap.ca/)
• Municipal Pension Plan with guaranteed lifetime monthly pension when you retire (https://mpp.pensionsbc.ca/)
• Employer‑paid benefits include core gender affirmation services, $1,000/year coverage for massage, $500 per paramedical service (physiotherapy, naturopathy, acupuncture, chiropractor, and more), vision care, dental care, prescription drugs, group life benefit (1 x annual salary), long‑term disability, and unlimited out‑of‑province and out‑of‑country emergencies.

Position Summary

The Accounting & Compliance Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of the organization’s reporting requirements. This includes preparing monthly and year‑end journal entries and bank reconciliation, performing account reconciliation and analysis, researching variances and identifying trends. The role also leads the accounting support team in developing, implementing, and maintaining strong internal financial controls and procedures. Additionally, the supervisor assists the Senior Accountant during month‑end and year‑end activities and supports the accounting team with transactional duties. Duties are often performed with minimal supervision, requiring strong workflow organization to meet deadlines. This position reports to the Director of Finance.

Job Details

Competition #: Job2025.499 | Apply By: Midnight, December 22, 2025 | Position Title: Accounting & Compliance Supervisor | Department: Finance | Position Type: Full‑Time, 1.0 FTE, 40 Weekly Hours | Employee Group: Excluded | Salary: $38.00 Hourly | Term: Permanent | Start Date: As soon as possible | Benefits: Excluded staff benefit package including dental, extended health and pension | Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (30‑minute unpaid break); hybrid work environment – minimum three on‑site days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Accounting and Finance
• Minimum of 1 year of related accounting experience in a nonprofit organization, with a track record of managing, preparing, and analyzing various types of funds, grants, projects, and donations (restricted and unrestricted)
• Experience supporting the full financial portfolio of programs, departments, and contracts; strong understanding of nonprofit fund accounting, donor reporting requirements, and compliance with government and private funding guidelines
• Familiarity with audit preparation, budget monitoring, and financial reporting to multiple stakeholders is preferred
• High proficiency in Dynamics 365 Business Central and Sage 300, and advanced Excel skills
• Ability to understand, communicate, and support the mission and principles of Housing First and Harm Reduction model
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and video conferencing platforms

Key Responsibilities

Accounting and Finance

• Manage the full cycle of accounts payable and receivable, monitor inquiries through accounting mailbox and ticketing system, and ensure accurate and efficient financial operations
• Perform full cycle accounting functions including posting to the general ledger, completing trial balances, preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciling and balancing data, and preparing draft financial statements for review by the Director of Finance
• Manage and review peer pay process, petty cash, staff expense reimbursements, and advances
• Assist the Senior Accountant with audit preparation, respond to auditors, investigate variances, and meet audit deadlines
• Act as first point of contact in Finance for staff, external customers, and vendors regarding billings, vendor invoices, and staff reimbursements
• Lead role in identifying, developing, implementing, and maintaining strong internal financial controls and procedures

Reporting and Budgeting

• Prepare reports, summaries, and analyses such as period‑end balance sheets, income statements, general ledgers, funder reports, year‑end working papers, variance analyses, draft budgets, and ledger account reconciliations
• Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial position summaries and performance reports for all funders, contracts covering the full portfolio of programs, projects, and grants
• Research and analyze differences between current and prior year financial results and budgeted amounts
• Responsible for statutory reporting, payments on GST, WSBC, etc.
• Develop work procedures with Senior Accountant, ensure departmental standards, accurate transactions, and timely deadlines; provide input on operational requirements to Director of Finance
• Record and manage all incoming donations, including restricted and unrestricted funds and grants; prepare quarterly donation reports and reconciliations
• Assist with developing and implementing ongoing IT process improvements in Finance

Leadership

• Supervise accounting support team members and conduct annual performance reviews and coaching
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Critical Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and processes
• Practical knowledge of accounting procedures, reports, internal controls, and business practices
• High accuracy and attention to detail; strong mathematical and financial calculation skills
• High level spreadsheet ability and comfort with automated accounting systems

Problem Solving / Judgement

• Strong analytical and investigative skills; ability to analyze, draw conclusions, and take action as required
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines

Communication

• Anti‑racism and anti‑discrimination knowledge; support for Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, people who use drugs and alcohol, mental health, and sex workers
• Confidentiality, strong verbal and written communication; ability to work independently and cooperatively; clear communication with diverse financial literacy levels

Personal Suitability

• Accurate, client‑focused, efficient, excellent communication, flexible, judicious, organized, reliable, team‑player

Diversity & Inclusion

RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people, and we need a staff group that reflects this diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply. We particularly seek applicants who identify as Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, those with lived experience, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals.

We are committed to creating a safer workplace, with initiatives to support Indigenous staff and a Black Affinity Group. All employees are expected to demonstrate anti‑racism and anti‑discrimination knowledge; we encourage self‑identifying coverage in cover letters.

We support a barrier‑free workplace and invite you to inform us of any adjustments or accommodations needed for the interview or selection process.

Additional Support

• ACCESS Futures – free employment support for Indigenous people https://www.accessfutures.com/employment-services
• PRISM Employment Support Service – free, trauma‑informed support for 2SLGBTQIA+ people https://qmunity.ca/employment/
• WorkBC – free employment services for all job seekers https://www.workbc.ca/discover-employment-services/workbc-centres/employment-services
• MOSAIC – free support for refugees, immigrants and racialized women https://mosaicbc.org/our-services/employment-services/

Union

RainCity Housing is a unionized workplace, and we support the principles of the Human Rights Code of BC. We promote a workplace that treats staff and service users with dignity and respect.

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