Accounting Manager

19 hours ago

Burnaby, Canada Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society Full time

**Accounting Manager **_- We are growing our team_

Full-Time, Permanent

37.5 hours per week

Competitive salary of $80,000 annually.

**Who We Are**

The GVFB provides assistance to approximately 15,000 people monthly across Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and the North Shore. We also provide food support to 150 agencies such as housing agencies, women and children’s shelters, transition homes and after school programs, which in turn provide hot meals and snacks to thousands of people each week, including people who are unhoused.

Our mission is providing healthy food to those in need. Our vision is to create healthy communities through fair and effective food systems. Currently, the GVFB distributes 8.9 M lbs of food each year.

**The GVFB is a proud winner of** **BC's Top Employers 2023**

**The GVFB is a certified Living Wage Employer **This recognizes the GVFB’s commitment to paying fair wages, upholding good work standards for our employees, and contributing to poverty reduction and a higher standard of living in our community.

**What We Offer**

We believe in providing employees with flexibility, and the resources and tools to excel in their role. Employees will work alongside people who are passionate about food insecurity and community. We provide an inclusive office environment with excellent Skytrain accessibility and free parking on-site.

Our competitive benefit plan includes extended healthcare and dental, and a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) where employees are matched up to 7% of their contributions. Employees also receive three weeks paid vacation annually, as well as two paid personal days, and a paid birthday day off.

Career and personal development are at the forefront of the GVFB’s culture. After three months of employment, employees have access to $2,000 towards professional development, half of which can be utilized towards wellness initiatives

Come and enjoy working in an inclusive, award-winning workplace

**Position Overview**

We are seeking a hands-on, proactive Accounting Manager to lead the day-to-day finance and accounting operations of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB). This role is ideal for a recently qualified CPA or someone ready to take the next step from a senior accountant position. If you thrive on tackling daily accounting tasks, improving workflows, and finding inefficiencies, this is the opportunity for you.

The Accounting Manager will oversee key financial processes, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, and continuously seek ways to improve our systems. This is a role for someone who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves, dive into reconciliations, and streamline processes. Experience in nonprofit accounting is an asset, but more importantly, we are looking for someone with the drive to make an impact.

**Key responsibilities**

Day-to-day Accounting
- Manage daily accounting operations, including reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and month-end processes.
- Ensure compliance with accounting principles, laws, and regulations.
- Take ownership of payroll preparation, ensuring compliance with BC employment standards.

Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Prepare and analyze financial statements (monthly, quarterly, and annually).
- Analyze financial data to uncover trends, patterns, and actionable insights.

Process Improvement
- Identify inefficiencies and manual processes; recommend and implement improvements.
- Update and improve spreadsheets, templates, and reporting tools.
- Proactively develop workflows and policies to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Leadership and Collaboration
- Work closely with the Director of Finance & IT on budgeting, reporting, and compliance.
- Partner with other departments to ensure proper allocation of funds and resolve issues.
- Train and coach staff on financial policies and systems.
- Manages and maintains positive relationships with external stakeholders and partners, such as financial institutions, vendors, and insurance companies.
- Supports, manages, and coaches direct reports in the Finance & IT department.

Audit and Compliance
- Lead the preparation of year-end audit files.
- Oversee internal controls to safeguard the organization’s assets.

Projects
- Assist with larger projects, including technology upgrades and system implementations.
- Act as a key contributor to cross-departmental initiatives and reporting needs.
- Completes other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance & IT.

**Personal attributes and core skills**
- Doer at Heart: You take full charge of daily accounting processes, consistently delivering high-quality work without needing constant delegation.
- Problem-Solver: You actively look for better ways to perform tasks and take initiative when problems arise.
- Detail-Oriented: You love digging into reconciliations, spotting patterns, and ensuring everything ties out.
- Process-Oriented: You enjoy refining systems and eliminating ineffi

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