POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Manager, Finance & Operations, is responsible for the agency’s financial, accounting and
operational/facilities (including IT) of the Vancouver-Fraser branch. They lead a team to provide this service in
compliance with our governing structure that includes generally accepted accounting practices, government and
charitable regulations, quality assurance standards and contractual commitments. Both by leading the Finance &
Operations team and working closely with the Leadership Team, the Senior Manager, Finance & Operations will
ensure the optimal management of the agency’s financial and operational systems and processes, and that records
and reporting are current, accurate and timely.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) designation, active and in good standing.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business or a related field.
• Minimum five years’ experience in a progressively more senior accounting position.
• Minimum two years working in a department with operations responsibilities (operational management is

an asset).

• Knowledge of federal and provincial charitable legislation.
• Experience leading and developing staff teams.
• Knowledge of Part III of the CICA Handbook – Accounting Standards for Not-For-Profit Organizations.
• Understand nonprofit compliance, accounting standards, and regulations.
• Experience leading annual departmental and/or organizational budget planning processes.
• Evidence of high ethical standards, mature judgment, and ability to manage confidential and sensitive issues

in a professional manner that is attentive to safety needs and mitigation of risk.

• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail with an interest in process improvement.
• Organized, able to prioritize, and attentive to meeting deadlines.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Technically proficient in QuickBooks.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite with a strong understanding of Excel.
• Leadership and decision-making skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Demonstrated ability to improve business and accounting processes and to ensure financial and reputational

integrity of an organization.

• Knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements, employment standards, pay equity legislation,

and the income tax act is an asset.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid BC class V driver’s license and has use of a personal vehicle during working hours.
• Successful criminal record check for working in the sector with vulnerable adults and children.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.