Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Date Posted: December 17, 2024

Competition Number: 210-24/25

Location: Kelowna, BC

Are you an experienced accounting professional with a passion for leadership and organizational excellence? The Boys and Girls Club Okanagan is seeking a dedicated Finance Manager to join our team and oversee critical financial operations while mentoring and developing a high-performing team.

The Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, overseeing monthly reconciliations, managing capital assets, and driving improvements in financial processes and procedures. As part of our dynamic leadership team, you will foster a positive, collaborative work environment while supporting the Club's mission to empower children and youth across the Okanagan, maintaining a commitment to confidentiality and professionalism, and managing multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

If you are a CPA (or in the process of designation), with proven experience in financial operations and team leadership, and are eager to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, this role is for you.

Join us in creating brighter futures - apply today!

What it's like to work at BGCO:

1. Fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic office environment.
2. At BGC Okanagan, we don't just offer jobs - we offer life-changing opportunities.
3. Imagine a journey where your professional development isn't just encouraged - it's sponsored!
4. With our comprehensive benefits plan, paid vacation, sick leave, and childcare discounts, we've got your back every step of the way.
5. Feeling ambitious? Our leadership programs will catapult you to new heights, unleashing your full potential and empowering you to lead with confidence.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform monthly bank reconciliations and ensure all discrepancies are promptly addressed.
2. Record capital assets and manage related processes.
3. Oversee and manage prepaid expenses to ensure proper accounting treatment.
4. Regularly monitor and reconcile balance sheet accounts to maintain accurate financial records.
5. Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities, including preparing general journal entries.
6. Lead, mentor, coach, and train finance team members to ensure high performance and skill development.
7. Foster a positive work culture focused on quality, continuous improvement, and employee retention.
8. Identify training needs for the finance team and recommend opportunities for professional development.
9. Recommend updates to financial processes and procedures to improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall financial operations.
10. Act as the primary point of contact for the leadership team regarding finance policies, procedures, and inquiries.
11. Work cross-functionally to ensure the implementation of best practices in financial operations.
12. Provide ongoing support to the finance team in day-to-day responsibilities and task management.
13. Assist with special financial projects as needed and contribute to the overall success of the finance department.
14. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Assistant Controller or CFO.

Qualifications:

1. Three or four-year undergraduate or master's degree in accounting or business.
2. Must have passed the CPA exam and be awaiting designation, or already hold a CPA designation.
3. Minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting or finance, additional experience in a supervisory or managerial role is beneficial.
4. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
5. Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
6. Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
7. Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide insights.
8. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
9. Proven ability to lead and develop teams.

Hours: Monday - Friday; 9am - 5pm

Rate of Pay: $78,000 - $82,000/year

Closing Date: Open until filled.

As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if you're legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status.

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.