Controller

2 months ago

Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society Full time

**Position Summary**: The Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society (VAFCS) is seeking an experienced Accounting Controller. The position is responsible for managing financial operations, implementing accounting policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with ASPE and ASNPO standards. This role involves supervising an accounting team of 3-4 staff, collaborating with external auditors, and providing strategic financial insights and leadership to maintain the financial health and integrity of the organization.

**About VAFCS**: The Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society has over 60 years of experience in providing culturally enhanced programs and services to urban Indigenous peoples in Vancouver. VAFCS is a charitable organization that emphasizes the philosophies and values of varied Indigenous cultures and traditions. The VAFCS works in partnership with community stakeholders in developing, building, and operating a small portfolio of affordable housing in addition to our community programs, services, and social enterprises.

Reporting to the Senior Management and managing a small team, your role will include, but is not limited to:
**Financial Operations**:

- Managing the monthly financial close processes for programs, services, housing, and social enterprises, ensuring accurate recording of costs, journal entries, account reconciliations, and report preparation. Producing timely and accurate month-end close, internal management, and financial reports, and developing cash flow projections.
- Overseeing the rent collection process, ensuring accurate billing, expense recoveries, and compliance with lease terms.
- Developing and managing annual budgets and financial forecasts.
- Monitoring and reporting on budget variances and financial performance.
- Providing financial analysis and recommendations to the Executive Director and executive team.
- Coordinating audits and implementing audit recommendations.
- Overseeing and assisting with the compilation of information for tax returns and overseeing payroll functions and petty cash.

**Policy Development and Cost Management**:

- Developing and implementing accounting policies, procedures, and operational strategies, focusing on improving system efficiencies and accounting practices. Recommend changes and ensure adherence to organizational financial policies to prevent fraud.
- Monitoring and controlling project costs and overheads to ensure alignment with budgets, streamline financial processes, and coordinate with building managers to ensure compliance with procedures. Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities by analyzing property operating expenses.
- Establishing and maintaining internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial information.

**Compliance and Strategic Projects**:

- Engaging in strategic financial projects, including software upgrades and implementation, ensuring compliance with ASPE, ASNPO and any relevant financial regulations and standards, and best practices. Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and manage both internal and external audits.
- Assisting in the development of long-term financial strategies.
- Providing financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Collaborating with directors to support overall organizational objectives.

**Team Leadership and Development**:

- Providing leadership, training, and development to finance and accounting staff, supervising the accounting team. Actively reviewing and advising on financial and accounting processes.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field, with a professional accounting designation. Proven skills, certifications, education, and experience in financial reporting and accounting.
- 7 years accounting experience, including a minimum of 2 years in management/supervisory role.
- Experience working in non-profit organizations with complex structures and integrated consolidated financial reporting.
- Advanced working knowledge of Canadian ASPE and ASNPO Accounting Standards and related technical literature.
- Strong experience using Sage, Office 365, SharePoint, NetSuite, Excel, and data analytics.
- Experience in the property development industry, and social enterprise is highly desirable
- Effective team management skills with excellent written and oral communication. Proven record of accomplishment in leading teams.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and build relationships with stakeholders.
- Attention to detail with high level of accuracy.
- Experience working with Indigenous peoples and knowledge of relevant socio-historical events relevant to Indigenous peoples in Canada preferred.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $48.50 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time o

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