FINANCE CONTROLLER

Date: July 15, 2025
Location: Kelowna, BC
Competition Number: 79 -25/26
BGC Okanagan provides safe and supportive spaces where children, youth and families can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and build confidence and skills for life.
The Finance Controller is responsible for accurate financial reporting, managing budgeting processes, and providing strategic financial insights to support organizational goals. Additionally, the Finance Controller leads a dedicated team, ensures compliance with funding requirements, and optimizes financial performance within the not-for-profit sector.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or business
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• A minimum of five (5+) years of progressive financial management experience, including leadership roles.
• Proven track record in managing financial operations in a not-for-profit or similarly complex organizational environment.
• Experience with budget development, financial forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Advanced knowledge of financial reporting standards (e.g., IFRS, ASPE, or relevant standards for not-for-profits).
• Experience with full-cycle accounting, financial analysis, and audit preparation.Proficiency in using and implementing accounting systems such as Sage300, QuickBooks, or other ERP systems.

• Oversee accounting operations including accounts payable, purchasing, billing, online registration and accounts receivable.
• Provide training, leadership, and guidance to members of the finance team.
• Ensures financial recording accuracy and compliance with the Canadian Tax Act, as well as other federal and provincial regulations.
• Remains current and knowledgeable on issues and regulations pertaining to the charitable and non-profit sector that may have a direct impact upon financial resources and planning of the organization. Monitor legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to financial reporting and operations, and ensure compliance.
• Assists with building out operational budgets and forecasting processes.
• Prepares documentation for audit purposes and produces audit working papers.
• Supports month-end and year-end close process.
• Oversee account coding and data entry.
• Prepare monthly reporting package for review including the Statement of Revenues and Expenditures, Balance sheet, Cashflow and Notes to the Financial Statements.
• In cooperation with the Directors of Operation, and regional staff, prepare external reporting for specific projects, contracts, grants, and funding proposals.
• Regularly review, update, and maintain the organization’s documentation of internal controls, financial policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, best practices, and organizational needs.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies, monitor key account balances, and provide insights to support financial decision-making.
  Performs additional duties as assigned by the CFO.