Job Summary       

As the lead of the Finance department, the Finance Director oversees the financial, accounting, and payroll functions of the organization by developing and maintaining systems, policies and procedures.  She/he supervises and works cooperatively with the Accounting / Payroll Manager.

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates self-direction, motivation, and the ability to work independently
Organizes work efficiently and adjusts priorities according to changing demands
Demonstrates leadership and timely decision-making abilities
Utilizes effective verbal communication and interaction with the public and with staff members
Possesses good writing skills including grammar and punctuation
Demonstrates commitment to confidentiality of client and agency information
Qualifications / Education

·       University degree or college diploma in Accounting, Commerce, or Business Management/Administration

·       Sound working knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of accounting

·       Minimum of five years experience with payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general bookkeeping to the trial balance stage

·       Strong computer skills in the areas of accounting, payroll, spreadsheets, databases, and word processing

·       Minimum of five years experience in human resource management including working with union contracts

Professional designation: Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Key Responsibilities

Financial accounting and reporting

·     Develops and maintains timely and accurate financial statements and reports

·     Develops, implements, and ensures compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures

·     Ensures that all statutory requirements of the organization are met including Charitable Status, Withholding Payments (CPP, EI), Pension, Income Tax, Goods and Services Tax, Employer Health Tax

·     Prepares all supporting information for the annual audit and liaises with the Executive Director, Board’s Treasurer, and the external auditors as necessary

·     Documents and maintains complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions

·     Develops and maintains financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash

·     Oversees the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll

·     Provides advice as relevant on the acquisition of capital assets and ensures that assets are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate

·     Prepares annual reports; Charitable return, Society report and related filings to BC Corporate Registry, Employer Health Tax (EFT) return

·     Oversees the generation and preparation of grant applications and related reporting

·     Oversees all payroll functions, employee insurance and benefits plans

Budget preparation

·     Establishes guidelines for budget and forecast preparation and prepares the annual budget in consultation with the Executive Director and Treasurer and monitors budgets for all programs throughout the year.

Risk management

·     Monitors risk management policies and procedures to ensure that program and organizational risks are minimized

·     Advises the organization’s leadership on appropriate insurance coverage for the organization

Office administration

·     In collaboration with the Executive Director, oversees the management of contracts and other financial commitments

·     In collaboration with the Executive Director monitors all legislation and collective agreement requirements relevant to the financial well-being of the organization in order to ensure that the organization is compliant

 

15 hours per week

Salary Range: $39.07 – $48.74

Apply to khughes@spcdc.ca

Deadline May 15, 2020