Senior Finance Officer

Pacific Opera Victoria; Victoria; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian non-profit organization is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join their administrative team. This full-time permanent role involves managing financial data, handling vendor payments, and executing payroll. Qualified candidates should possess a degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary of $65,000-$75,000 and benefits including health care, RRSP matching, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Group benefits plan

Employer matching RRSP program

Paid professional development

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting and full-cycle bookkeeping experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and computerized accounting systems.
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or valid Canadian work permit required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily financial data flow and entry, maintain the General Ledger.
• Handle vendor payments, invoice verification, and receivables collection.
• Perform payroll for staff and seasonal artists, preparing all journal entries.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations for bank, credit card, and accounts.

Skills

Accounting principles

Sage 300

Sage 50

Excel MS Office applications

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Pacific Opera Victoria is seeking a dedicated Senior Finance Officer to join our administrative team. You are an Accountant on the rise or a Senior Bookkeeper with years of operational excellence. This role is a full‑time permanent position, which offers stability, responsibility, and the opportunity to work in a creative non‑profit environment.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the daily flow and accurate entry of financial data, maintain the General Ledger, and provide essential administrative accounting support.
• Handle all vendor payments, invoice verification, customer invoicing, and manage receivables collection.
• Execute accurate and timely payroll for staff and seasonal artists, including preparation and posting of all associated payroll journal entries.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare account analysis and other ad‑hoc analysis as required.
• Maintain up‑to‑date financial documentation and proactively identify opportunities for workflow improvements.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies, legal compliance, assist with internal and external audits.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end close procedures, including preparing data for grant reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified applicants will demonstrate -

• A Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of accounting and full‑cycle bookkeeping experience.
• Understanding of accounting principles
• Progress toward a CPA is an asset, but deep and relevant operational experience may be substituted.
• Prior experience with Sage 300 and Sage 50 is preferred.
• Previous experience in a non‑profit or charitable setting is an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel MS Office applications and computerized accounting systems.
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or valid Canadian work permit with 2+ years validity required.

COMPETENCIES

The successful applicant will demonstrate -

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work quickly in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to see the bigger picture.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Estimated salary of $65,000-$75,000 per year contingent on experience.
• Group benefits plan with extended health, dental care, travel benefits, life and disability insurance, etc.
• Employer matching RRSP program.
• Paid and unpaid leaves, and maternity‑parental leave top up.
• Relocation assistance is available.
• Flexible work arrangements and remote work options.

• A dynamic and creative working environment.
• Stylish and accessible private office and collaboration spaces.
• Paid professional development and volunteer opportunities.
• Complimentary season tickets and invitations to special events.

ABOUT PACIFIC OPERA VICTORIA

Pacific Opera Victoria is one of the most influential professional opera companies in Canada. Our vision is for a world in which opera enriches the lives of everyone. Our mission is to create distinctive and inclusive opera experiences which inspire and engage artists and audiences. We deliver our mission with integrity and uncompromising adherence to our values: Quality, Leadership, Innovation, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusivity and Stewardship.

Pacific Opera Victoria identifies Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Reconciliation among its Core Values and encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds.

APPLICATIONS

Please apply in confidence with a cover letter and resume before 10am December 23 to:

Sameer Shah | Finance Director

Pacific Opera Victoria

[e-mail]

Applications will be reviewed as received. The posting will remain open until it is filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.