Director of Finance

Aplin

• $160K — $180K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Designated CPA
  • 7+ years of accounting experience
  • 4+ years of leadership experience
  • Experience in the non-profit sector is required

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of four accounting professionals
  • Oversee financial operations, including reporting and budgeting
  • Monitor cash balances for liquidity
  • Prepare and review payments for compliance
  • Present quarterly results to the Finance Committee
  • Lead the annual budgeting process and explain variances
  • Coordinate the external year-end audit

Benefits

  • 4 weeks' vacation
  • Extended health and dental coverage
  • 9% pension plan contribution
Full Job Description
Based in Surrey, our client is an established non-profit organization that has been operating for over two decades. They are currently looking to add an experienced Director of Finance to their team. The ideal candidate will be a designated CPA with 7+ years of relevant experience.

About the Position
Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Finance will be responsible for managing a team of four accounting professionals and providing leadership and oversight of the organization's financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, payroll, investments, and internal financial controls.
  • Monitor cash balances to maintain adequate operating liquidity and track corporate credit card limits and available balances.
  • Oversee payments, confirm required approvals are in place, and review payment requests for proper coding, authorization, and budget compliance.
  • Prepare EFTs and wire transfers and complete monthly bank and investment reconciliations.
  • Reconcile corporate credit cards, prepare related journal entries, and prepare monthly financial statements.
  • Present quarterly financial results to the Finance Committee and oversee the semi-monthly payroll process.
  • Ensure payroll complies with legislative and regulatory requirements and process employee RRSP contributions.
  • Prepare quarterly forecasts, explain significant budget variances, and lead the annual operating and capital budgeting process.
  • Present the annual budget to the Finance Committee and work with the CEO to finalize the consolidated annual budget.
  • Lead and supervise Finance Department staff and daily operations, and improve financial processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
  • Complete required tax, payroll, pension, and government filings.
  • Coordinate the external year-end audit and prepare required schedules and working papers.
  • Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with ASNPO requirements.
  • Respond to auditor inquiries and provide requested financial information.
  • Perform ad hoc duties and projects as required.
Requirements
  • Designated CPA
  • 7+ years of accounting experience
  • 4+ years of leadership experience
  • Non for-profit experience is required
Compensation and Benefits
  • Salary: $160,000 to $180,000
  • 4 weeks' vacation
  • Extended health and dental
  • 9% pension plan


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