Finance Officer

Full Time - Posting Number: E22-09

The South Okanagan Women in Need Society (SOWINS), respectfully acknowledges that we carry out our work on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Sylix Okanagan peoples.

We are growing and looking to expand our Executive Leadership Team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development of strategic financial goals and objectives of the Society while furthering your experience in the non-profit sector.

Located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, SOWINS is a non-profit society providing safe refuge and communitybased resources for women and children in the South Okanagan. SOWINS operates a transitional and second stage housing facilities, as well as counselling and outreach services. At SOWINS we work from an intersectional feminist philosophy and support trauma-informed practice and harm reduction models.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:
The Finance Officer will serve as an essential partner and strategic advisor to the Executive Director and Executive Team, playing a key role in collaboratively shaping the long-term financial strategy and success of SOWINS. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position holds responsibility for providing strategic financial leadership and oversight of the SOWINS overall well-being including investments, asset management, capital projects, insurance, enterprise risk management/compliance, financial process improvement, finance and accounting policy development and business planning. An emphasis is on standardizing and improving core financial and accounting operations and processes while managing compliance/risk. This role requires an individual with superior communication skills, outstanding relationship building abilities, and a strong financial management background.

At SOWINS we offer a competitive benefit package We cover 100% of extended health plan, dental plan, and life insurance premiums. Participation in the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) will be dependent on the requirements outlined by MPP.

Please note the successful applicant will undergo a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check.

For a further information on the job duties, knowledge, skills & abilities, as well as qualifications please review the Financial Officer job description.

**HOW TO APPLY**: