VP Finance

HyLand Properties Group of Companies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) British Columbia.

HyLand's vision is to expand the mission of MCC, globally and locally, with income from donated and managed assets.

HyLand manages a portfolio of property investments that produce profits annually for the benefit of MCC BC and encourages the receipt of Business and Property Legacies for the support of MCC charitable activity.

HyLand is the vehicle for receipt of assets (land, businesses or buildings), development, and operation of these businesses for the support of MCC's relief, development and peace work, globally and locally.

Reports to: President, Hyland

Salaried Employee -Full Time at 1 FTE

• Must be aligned with the Christian values and convictions of MCC.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders through use of excellent collaboration skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate a great deal of initiative and the ability to effectively manage time and priorities with minimal supervision.
• Must be approachable, humble, patient, positive, teachable, and open to developing a passion for the mission of MCC and real estate development.
• Must be an effective part of the HyLand team, valuing the contributions of each team member, and intentionally fostering strong personal and working relationships.

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• 5+ years in a financial leadership and decision-making role at an executive level. Real estate industry experience would be a significant asset.
• An effective strategic planner with strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze current business problems and implement recommended solutions, flexible and open to change and constructive feedback.
• Exceptional organization, time management and interpersonal skills, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment along with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex business and economic issues to a diverse audience.
• Superior negotiating skills with regulators, financial institutions, partners and contractors.
• Ability to manage a large corporate structure and develop corporate governance.
• Property management, real estate development and knowledge of related regulatory issues an asset.
• Working with boards and non-profit organizations is an asset.

• Ensure that MCC’s beliefs and values including social-justice, non-violent peacemaking, respectful interactions and working relationships are modeled and reflected in the performance of all responsibilities.
• Ensure the Board and the Finance Committee are provided with meaningful financial information to optimize the utilization of its assets and make informed business decisions.
• Support the board in carrying out its fiduciary duties by working closely with the MCCBC CEO, senior officers and board directors ensuring effective administration and implementation of critical corporate matters. Specific activities will include: supervising the maintenance of board minutes; ensuring implementation of board decisions; effecting orientation for new directors and ongoing training for directors; ensuring board policy manual and governance framework fit the needs of the business.
• Providing overall leadership and oversight to all aspects of the finance, accounting and administration functions. This to include but not be limited to reviewing and analyzing pro-forma budgets in coordination with HyLand’s VP Development, reporting, compliance, establishment of internal controls and best practices, engaging and liaising with external auditors and hiring, training and oversight of accounting staff.
• Develop accurate financial models, feasibility studies, pro-forma projections and business cases, RFPs, cash-flow reports, project schedules and timelines for real-estate development projects during their planning, development and implementation phases to support effective decision-making and project monitoring for both HyLand and potential external partners.
• Prepare and oversee comprehensive annual and long-term (3-5 year) financial plans and budgets for Hyland Group.
• Collaborate with President and VP Development in contract negotiations, contract development, generating meetings and agendas, creating agreements and legal contracts as necessary.
• Oversee the management, implementation and reporting on HyLand contracts.
• Working with financial advisors and accountants on financial planning and modeling donor estate options as well as advising on appropriate corporate and business structures for holding assets, i.e., trusts, etc.
• Ensure that both current and future real estate development projects have timely and adequate financing arrangements through appropriate financial institutions, government agencies and other sources (i.e., chartered banks, credit unions, CMHC, BC Housing, etc.).
• Overseeing insurance and risk management for the portfolio.
• Support communication plans for new projects including building relationships with potential funders and other project stakeholders and supporting the President in preparing and delivering presentations about HyLand.

If you or someone you know is interested in having a conversation with Hyland, we encourage you to send a note with a brief summary of your qualifications to hr@hylandproperties and Hyland will be in touch to line up a time to chat so you can learn more about this opportunity and whether it might be a good fit for you
***PLEASE NOTE: MCC BC is assisting Hyland with this posting. Resumes and cover letters for this role received through the MCC website will be forwarded to Hyland Properties.