Organization: BC Water and Waste Association
Website: http://www.bcwwa.org/
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Are you looking to make a meaningful difference with an organization
committed to protecting public health and th
e environment? Are you an
experienced finance professional with a systems thinking approach that
can also get the transactional detail right?
The BC Water & Waste Association has an immediate, full-time
opportunity for a Manager of Finance. The Manager of Finance is
responsible for managing the association’s full-cycle financial
accounting systems, to provide accurate and timely reporting of
financial performance, support planning decisions, and manage risk.
This position reports to the CEO and works with the CEO and program
managers.
About the role:
• Manage the BCWWA’s full-cycle accounting function including:
• Establish, maintain and manage all accounting and reporting systems,
ensuring accurate financial records and reports, and compliance with
appropriate GAAP for not-for profit organizations and regulatory
requirements.
• Establish and manage finance processes and controls, ensuring they
are designed to mitigate risk and provide accurate records; monitor
compliance and address any gaps.
• Lead the annual budgeting and financial planning process; administer
and review all financial plans and compare to actual results, with a
view to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate.
• Coordinate with Board-appointed auditing firm for year-end audit,
financial reporting, and tax filing.
• Manage and track the performance of invested assets, in keeping with
policies and investment guidelines.
• Oversee processing of day-to-day business transactions, including
bank deposits, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense
claims.
• Produce quarterly financial statements and narrative explanation of
performance; contribute content to Management Discussion & Analysis
documents for Board.
• Produce quarterly cash flow and spending forecasts.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of bank statements, expense reports,
and petty cash.
• Prepare government remittances including WCB, GST / HST.
• Manage payroll and benefits for all employees.
• Maintain corporate records, including annual reports and related
filings required by the BC Society’s Act and the Board.
• Oversee office systems and information technology, including
equipment, IT vendors, and insurance.
About you:
• 5 to 7+ years of experience in progressively responsible finance and
accounting roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and professional
accounting designation preferred (CGA, CMA, CA, CPA).
• Experience providing full-cycle accounting for a small to medium
sized enterprise.
• Knowledge of Canadian generally accepted accounting principles for
not-for-profit organizations.
• Proficient with Sage 50 or 100 Accounting and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in evaluating and implementing accounting and operational
systems is an asset.
• Knowledge of payroll rules and related filing requirements.
• Fluent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Exceptional attention to detail – you are driven to always get it
“right” and take pride in providing accuracy in all work.
• Highly analytical, with effective problem-solving skills – you are
able to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement
solutions; you are comfortable with change and ambiguity.
• You take initiative and are results oriented; you like to get things done!
• Highly organized – you can always find what is needed when it is needed.
• Excellent time management and priority setting skills.
• You bring a positive “can do” attitude and strives for excellence,
• You are looking for an opportunity to make a difference and grow
into greater responsibility in a dynamic organization.
About us:
• The BCWWA is the professional association for water sector
practitioners in BC – the people responsible for ensuring safe,
sustainable, and secure water systems in our province. We have over
4,700 members from a broad cross section of the industry, including
operators, engineers, utility managers, plumbers, and manufacturers
and suppliers of equipment and technology.
• We have a bright and engaged team, and we are looking to change the
world (or at least our corner of it!)
• Our offices are located in the heart of downtown Vancouver’s
business district.
• We offer a competitive compensation package including an excellent
benefits plan, and generous vacation and flex time.
Interested? Please send your resume and a cover letter, preferably in
one PDF file, to:
hr@bcwwa.org
and indicate your name and the job title in your subject line (“Jane
Smith – Manager of Finance”).