Finance Manager

**Organizational Background**

BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA)/EngAge BC is a non-profit association representing service providers in long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and home health throughout British Columbia. Further information can be located on our site bccare.ca and engageseniors.ca.

**Position Summary**
- The position reports to the CEO
- The core business operating hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm with a 30-minute lunch break
- Hybrid mix of 2 to 3 times a week in-office and remote work
- Extended health & dental benefits
- Flexible health spending account
- Employee RRSP matching
- Training and development opportunities

**Finance Manager Objectives**

The Finance Manager will be the first point of contact for BC Care Providers Association/EngAgeBC and SafeCare BC to manage payroll and benefits, tax reporting, vendor and contractor payments, accounts payables and receivables, employee social committee fund, preparing financial reports and forecasts as well as audit oversight.

Approximately 60% of the workweek will be spent on BCCPA/EngAge BC obligations and 40% with SafeCare BC.

Position reports to the CEO who manages the performance reviews and professional development aspects.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Manage cycle accounting and workflows of AP/AR schedules to ensure timely service delivery to BCCPA/EngAge BC and SafeCare BC.
- Analyze performance and risk for financial planning of the organization.
- Oversee all audit and internal controls.
- Prepare and maintain financial reports and budget forecasts for Board approval.
- Keep all leaders updated on their monthly and yearly departmental budget tracking.
- Manage assets including insurance, term deposits and prepaid expenses.
- Monitor bank accounts and credit cards with monthly reconciliations.
- Monitor cashflow, expenditures, cash reserves, unearned revenue, and tax compliance.
- Investigate and identify discrepancies to correct account records and maintain financial integrity.
- Prepare tax forms or slips and summaries for year-end accounting procedures.
- Manage employee compensation updates, time off, records of employment and T4 issuances.
- Coordinate benefit plans and payroll functions.
- Liaise with insurer to obtain or amend policy as per Board updates or obtain certificates of insurance.
- Lead Finance and Audit Committee by calling meetings, writing agenda and meeting minutes.
- Prepare for and respond to audits.
- Store, organize and maintain account files and records.

**Core Competencies: Knowledge, Abilities and Skills**

Knowledge:

- In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws, and best practices.
- Accounting and financial principles of a non-profit organization.
- Enhanced knowledge of SAGE 50 software.
- Knowledge of the senior health and wellness sector such as Home Health, Assisted Living, Long-Term Care, or Independent Living is an asset but not a requirement.

Abilities:

- Analytical
- Strategic
- Ability to solve problems
- Communicate clearly, effectively, and proficiently
- Organized with the ability to prioritize multiple requests, multi-task, manage time and meet deadlines
- Possess a high level of moral judgement for handing confidential information and monetary transactions to the utmost strict professional standards
- Ability to adapt to changes with a constant positive attitude

Skills & Traits:

- Ethical
- Interpersonal
- Accountable
- Customer Centric
- Dependable
- Flexible
- Detail oriented
- Professional
- Quick learner

**Experience and Education**
- BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration, or related accreditation or discipline preferred.
- CPA or other relevant qualification a plus.
- A minimum three-year work-related experience, preferably in the non profit sector.
- Experience with bookkeeping, Sage 50, and QuickBooks (or comparable software) 3 years.
- Experience in MS 365 and proficient Excel skills, includes MS Office Suite, Software Applications, and Windows OS.