CENTRAL INTERIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES CO-OP

FINANCE MANAGER

 

Located in central British Columbia, Williams Lake offers a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities. From fishing, hiking and camping to skiing, snowmobiling and a world-class network of mountain biking trails, the area offers beautiful country and activities that appeal to those of all ages and interests.

 

The Central Interior Community Services Co-op is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Finance Manager. The successful applicant will perform a variety of senior duties in support of the five member agencies and the organization’s accounting and business functions. The successful applicant will provide expertise and leadership to the other employees of the Finance Department. This work includes the assignment of tasks and projects to Finance Department employees and ensuring the work is completed in a timely and correct manner.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Manages five staff, including hiring, disciplining and termination of employees.
2. Assigns tasks, duties and projects to Finance Department employees.
3. Ensures the tasks, duties and projects are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
4. Formulates, analyzes and processes transactions in accordance with professional standards and policies
   • Processes and codes transactions such as interagency entries, receivables, deferred revenues and accrued payables;
   • Maintains and reviews reconciliation spreadsheets for accuracy and completeness;
   • Researches spreadsheet discrepancies in a timely fashion and makes corrections;
   • Ensures accurate and complete recording of transactions in accordance with GAAP where required; an
   • Researches, evaluates and advises on the appropriate accounting treatment for complex transactions.
5. Coordinates and /or prepares:
   • financial statements appropriate for the users including balance sheets, revenue and expense and cash flows on an interim and/or annual basis;
   • the preparation of audit working papers and liaises with auditors for specific clients; and
   • Co-op fee-for-service contracts.
6. Liaises with managers and employees of new clients and designs and implements charts of accounts and accounting systems to suit their needs.
7. Identifies, evaluates and advises on internal control systems and communicates weaknesses to the appropriate level of the client/organization.
8. Provides advice to clients and Co-Op finance staff to make decisions on accounting policies and procedures, both internal and to meet regulatory requirements.
9. Prepares a variety of funder and government reports (e.g. Gaming Summary Reports, Society Annual Reports, Charity Returns) and oversees the preparation of remaining reports for clients.
10. Prepares Gaming account disbursements in support of transfers to the clients Operation bank accounts.
11. Attends and presents at Co-op Board meetings.
12. Researches, communicates and implements CRA charity regulations. Prepares Charitable Donation Tax Receipts for clients.
13. Budget preparation for Co-op and clients including:

• Initializing budget working file in preparation for new fiscal year;
• Identifying and gathering budget information from agency managerial meetings and financial information resources;
• Ensuring that budget is in compliance with agency’s contract schedules;
• Forecasting expenses based on analysis of previous years’ statements; and
• Assembling and coordinating budget documents for Executive Director and Board of Director approval.

14. Performs other related duties as required.

 

Requirements:

Recognized professional accounting designation CPA – CA, CGA, CMA, issued by a Canadian Accounting Assoc.

Minimum of four years accounting experience, or a combination of four years of accounting experience and formal accounting education is required, preferably in a non-profit environment.

Two years management and human resources experience is also required.

Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of SAGE 300 and SAGE 50 software will be an asset.

Successful applicant must demonstrate an ability to work in a dynamic environment that requires flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.

 

Hours & Salary:

Twenty Eight (28) hours per week, flex time.

Hourly rate is $34.00 – $36.87 per hour

 

Closing Date:  February 2, 2018

Please submit resume by email to:

Sarah Thompson, Central Interior Community Services Co-op Williams Lake, BC

Sarah.thompson@cmha.bc.ca