Financial Controller
Hours: 25 – 40 hours per week
Purpose of Position:
The Finance Controller is responsible for preparing the agency’s financial reports, which include program budgets, annual budget, balance sheets and income statements. The Controller will also assist in compliance audits and monitoring internal controls to ensure that everyone does their job correctly.
Scope of Position:Reporting to the Director/Assistant Director, the Financial Controller will undertake all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget, and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. Finance Controller responsibilities will also include financial risk management.
This position will mentor and support the overall wellbeing of the Bookkeeping Department at INS. There will be some aspects of a supervisory role required in this position.
1. Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
Activities:
Review of payroll through direct payment stream
Prepare an annual budget for the agency
Complete costing tools, budgets for funders to deliver cost effective and efficient support services
Prepare annual forecasts for all program areas
2. Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements and coordinate the preparation of regular reporting
Activities: Prepare program specific monthly financial statements and participate in review of statements with Director/Assistant Director
Prepare financial records as directed by contract requirements for funders
3. Development of internal control policies and procedures
Activities:
Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
Manage and comply with local, federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
Develop and document processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Additional controller duties as necessary
Qualifications:
Proven working experience as a Financial Controller
5 + years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
Advanced degree in accounting or equivalency of some post-secondary education (i.e., course(s) in office business administration, Sage 50, etc). Proficiency of knowledge and operation of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, Sage 50. Ability to complete bank reconciliation and maintain financial records
Experience with general ledger functions and the year end close process; working closely with our outside accounting firm
Experience in creating budgets and monitoring actual costs and forecasts
Knowledge of Employment Standards, Worksafe BC, Revenue Canada guidelines (including ROE)
Customer service focused, have well developed communication skills, and are confident with a positive attitude
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Good organizational skills (including stress and time management), the ability to handle multiple tasks in a timely manner, goal oriented
Remuneration:
ü Salaried position based on $33.03 – $36.18 per hour (dependent on qualifications and length of experience as it relates to our agency culture for delivering supports).
ü Benefit package available after 3 months of employment.
ü RRSP Plan available
ü Training opportunities
