Finance Manager

Sunshine Coast Community Services; Sechelt; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization based in Sechelt is looking for a Finance Manager to oversee financial functions and ensure organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate will hold a CPA designation and have three to five years of accounting experience, preferably in the non-profit sector. Key responsibilities include maintaining financial records, preparing budgets, and leading payroll administration. This position is full-time and offers a competitive salary, ranging from $90,000 to $105,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum three to five years' experience in accounting including preparation of financial statements.
• Experience supervising and mentoring staff.
• Experience in the not-for-profit sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain timely, accurate financial records.
• Ensure financial records are completed prior to audit.
• Oversee the payroll administrator and payroll functions.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of accounting principles

Ethical behavior

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

CPA Accounting designation

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Sechelt, BC

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent (35 hours per week)

Compensation: $90,000-$105,000 per year

About Community Services

Since 1974, Sunshine Coast Community Services Society (SCCSS)has been at the heart of creating positive change for people on the SunshineCoast. With a legacy built on care, dedication, and adaptability, we proudlyoffer over 30 impactful programs across the region. Our work spans four vitalareas: Community Action and Engagement, Together Against Violence,Child and Family Counselling, and Family, Youth, and Children'sServices.

Guided by our core values-social justice,interdependence, diversity, compassion, and respect-we are driven toempower individuals and strengthen our community. We're seeking passionate,values-driven individuals who want to make a real difference in the lives ofothers. If that sounds like you, we invite you to join us on this meaningfuljourney!

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a busynon-profit organization and be a key person on the executive team. Currentlybuilding new facilities in Sechelt.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the FinanceManager's primary responsibility is ensuring organizational effectiveness byproviding leadership for the Society's Financial functions. Working with theSenior Leadership Team, the Finance Manager contributes to the development andimplementation of organizational strategies, policies and practices. Thisposition will also interact with the Board of Directors.

Ideal candidate will have non-profit experience. NetSuitehas recently been implemented, so expertise here will add value to the team.

What You'll Do

Financial Accounting andReporting

• Maintain timely, accuratefinancial records
• Document and maintain completeand accurate supporting information for all financial transactions
• Maintain accounting andpayroll systems and internal financial controls that ensure the integrityandreliability of the financial data
• Oversee the maintenance of thegeneral ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management andpayroll
• Manage the cash flow
• Review monthly results andanalyze variances
• Develop and maintain timelyand accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for eachstakeholder in a manner that facilitates decision making
• Meet with each SLT memberquarterly to review their program financial reports and discuss variances
• Ensure financial records arecompleted prior to audit commencing.
• Prepare supporting informationfor the annual audit and any interim or special audits
• Assist Program Managers andDirectors with financial information in accordance with funder's requirements.
• Liaise with the Finance AuditCommittee, funders, and external auditors as necessary
• Ensure that all financialstatutory requirements of the organization are met (Charitable Status, PayrollWithholding Payments, Employer Health Tax, GST, PST, and WSBC)
• Oversee reconciliations of allbalance sheet accounts on a monthly or quarterly basis as appropriate
• Manage the recording ofcapital assets including amortization and disposition
• Develop, implement, and ensurecompliance with financial policies and procedures
• Evaluate the need for newtechnology to meet the organization's financial data processing, control, andreporting requirements
• Prepare annual charitablereturn in a timely manner as appropriate
• Oversee issuing donation taxreceipts
• Assist the Executive Directorwith preparing financial information as required for Board meetings and theAnnual General Meetings
• Anticipate, understand, andrespond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed theirexpectations within theorganizational parameters.

Payroll Preparation andAdministration

• Oversee the payrolladministrator and payroll functions to ensure employees are paid in a timelyand accurate manner
• Ensure statutory and benefitsremittances are submitted on time
• Ensure Municipal Pension Planis administered appropriately
• Oversee the issuance of annualT4s

Budget Preparation

• Establish guidelines forbudget and forecast preparation, and prepare the annual budget in consultationwith the Executive Director and Finance Audit Committee
• Prepare the annual budgettemplates for distribution and meet with SLT members to train and support themin completing their program budgets
• Upload mid-year and annualbudgets into the accounting system
• Assist SLT members with thepreparation of budgets for funding applications

Risk Management

• In collaboration with VP ofOperations, monitor risk management policies and procedures to ensure thatprogram and organizational risks are minimized
• Maximize income where possibleand appropriate.

What You Bring

• CPA Accounting designation isrequired
• Minimum three to five years'experience in accounting including preparation of financial statements, payrolland benefits administration.
• Experience in thenot-for-profit sector is preferred
• Strong leadership skills
• Experience supervising andmentoring staff
• Strategic thinker

Knowledge, Skills andAbilities

• Knowledge of generallyaccepted accounting principles
• Knowledge of federal andprovincial legislation affecting charities
• Knowledge of provinciallegislation on Employment Standards, Occupational Health and Safety, and HumanRights

Desired Competencies

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behaviour andbusiness practices and ensure own behaviour and the behaviour of others isconsistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization
• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positiveworking relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve thegoals of the organization.
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen, and write in aclear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communicationtools and techniques.
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively withothers to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhanceorganizational effectiveness.
• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results thatare in the best interest of the organization.
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine theimportance, urgency, and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely andin the best interests of the organization
• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule,monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information, andactivities.
• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identifycauses, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions,and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.

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