Senior Accountant

Share Family and Community Services

$105K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CPA designation in good standing with CPA BC
  • 3+ years in financial management, preferably in the not-for-profit sector
  • Experience in housing sector or property management is a plus
  • Deep understanding of Canadian NPO accounting standards
  • Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams
  • Familiarity with Arcori Housing system is an asset

Responsibilities

  • Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
  • Ensure timely processing of accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities
  • Develop and maintain financial controls and accounting policies per GAAP
  • Deliver financial oversight for the Housing program, including rent revenue tracking
  • Coordinate annual financial audits and maintain audit readiness of financial records
  • Track revenue and expenditures related to grants and contracts
  • Supervise, mentor, and support finance staff team

Benefits

  • Full-time exempt position with professional growth opportunities
  • Supportive work culture emphasizing continuous improvement and service
  • Engaging in meaningful work that impacts the community
  • Opportunity to serve as a financial liaison across departments
  • Flexibility in scheduling to accommodate evening/weekend meetings where necessary
Full Job Description
The Role

Are you a CPA-designated leader who believes that behind every great community program is a rock-solid financial foundation? Do you want to use your expertise to do more than just balance books?

SHARE Family & Community Services is looking for a strategic, hands-on Senior Accountants to join our team in the Tri-Cities. This isn't just a "numbers job", it is an opportunity to be a financial architect for an organization that changes lives every day.

There are two Senior Accountant positions available, both supporting the agency's financial operations, with one position having a primary focus on our 43Housing Program, including financial oversight, reporting, and systems management.

Key Impact Areas

As the lead for our financial operations, you will be the bridge between complex data and strategic action.

Financial Management and Reporting
  • Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and variance reports.
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities.
  • Develop and maintain internal financial controls and accounting policies in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards.
  • Deliver comprehensive financial oversight for the Housing program, including rent revenue tracking, subsidy reconciliations, and the preparation of monthly financial and program specific performance reports.
  • Reconcile Housing systems databases with general ledger records and dedicated 43 Housing bank accounts to guarantee the accuracy, completeness and audit-readiness of all housing financial operations.


Audit, Compliance and Risk Management
  • Coordinate annual financial audits and ensure audit readiness of all financial records.
  • Ensure compliance with all funder reporting requirements, regulatory bodies, and internal policies.
  • Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies to leadership.
  • Maintain housing-related financial data within system databases to meet strict audit, regulatory, and funder compliance standards, specifically overseeing tenant receivables and subsidy reporting.


Grants and Contract Management
  • Track revenue and expenditures related to grants and contracts.
  • Support program staff with budget development for proposals and reporting on restricted funds.
  • Ensure proper allocation of funding and adherence to restrictions and timelines.
  • Provide specialized financial management for the Housing program, overseeing operating agreement compliance, subsidy allocations, and complex rent-geared-to-income (RGI) calculations.


Team Leadership and Supervision
  • Supervise, mentor, and support finance staff team.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and strong customer service within the finance team.
  • Supports the development and implementation of efficient financial systems, integrations, processes and practices.


Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Serve as a finance liaison to other departments and support program managers in financial literacy and planning.
  • Participate in cross-departmental projects and organizational initiatives requiring financial oversight.
  • Act as the primary finance partner to the Housing leadership team, translating complex financial data into actionable insights to guide program strategy operational orientations and decision-making.
  • Work in collaboration with the Director of Housing to manage capital planning, funding allocations, and facility maintenance budgets.


What You Bring

You are a meticulous professional with a "big picture" mindset. You enjoy the challenge of not-for-profit accounting and have a knack for making financial data accessible to non-finance colleagues.

Your Toolkit includes:
  • Credential: A CPA designation in good standing with CPA BC.
  • Experienced: 3+ years in financial management, ideally within the charitable or not-for-profit sector.
  • Housing sector or property management experience is a definite asset.
  • Knowledgeable: Deep understanding of Canadian NPO accounting standards.
  • Leader: Proven ability to build cohesive, high-performing teams and a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Experience working with Arcori Housing system is an asset.


The Logistics
  • Status: Full-Time, Exempt.
  • Location: Tri-Cities - Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam and Port Moody
  • Availability: Monday to Friday, regular hours with some evening/weekend flexibility for key meetings or cycles.
  • Start Date: Immediately - we're ready for you!


Closing Date: August 14, 2026 (open until filled)

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