Finance Manager

Our client, a respected community-focused nonprofit organization in Port Alberni on Vancouver Island, is seeking a highly skilled and discreet Finance Manager to serve as the senior financial and administrative lead. This trusted position carries significant responsibility for full-cycle accounting, financial controls, reporting, compliance, and the oversight of administrative systems. You will ensure the integrity, accuracy, and sustainability of all financial operations and provide subject matter expertise and guidance to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee day-to-day accounting, payroll, budgeting, audit preparation, benefits, and pension plan administration for the organization.

- Prepare and present financial statements, manage monthly and annual reporting cycles, and ensure funder reporting is completed on time.

- Maintain and monitor financial controls and compliance with relevant federal, provincial, and municipal legislation, as well as Board policies and bylaws.

- Liaise with external auditors and coordinate audit processes.

- Participate actively in Board meetings and contribute to organizational planning.

- Support human resources by ensuring payroll, compensation, and benefits practices comply with collective agreements and relevant legislation.

- Take on limited Acting Executive Director responsibilities in the absence of the ED.

- Administer privacy, health and safety, and internal investigations, ensuring best practices in confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

- Collaborate with the Executive Director in revenue generation efforts, including grants and proposal budget preparation.

Skills and Qualifications:

- At least 5 years of full cycle accounting experience ranging from bookkeeping to financial statement preparation and management reporting

- Solid understanding of the financial cycle and GAAP, with a preference for individuals who also understand nonprofit regulatory frameworks.

- Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.

- Strong ethics, professionalism, and proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Experience in maintaining confidentiality and leading within a values-driven, social justice-oriented organization.

Take the next step in your accounting career supporting critical community services. Please submit your resume in confidence.

To discuss this opportunity or apply in strict confidence, contact our team at Robert Half today. Please reference job number 05060-0013376380 in all correspondence.

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