Staff Supervisor, Finance and Accounting

About the organization

COHO Management Services Society is a non-profit property management company dedicated to supporting housing co-operatives across British Columbia. Since its founding in 1984 by the Co-operative Housing Federation of BC (CHF BC), COHO has been committed to supporting housing co-operatives through tailored, community first management services.   

Our services are tailored to support in administration, governance, financial services and property management and maintenance. With a deep understanding of the unique needs of co-op living, we help housing co-operatives operate efficiently, remain financially sustainable and foster vibrant and inclusive communities.

About the role

The Staff Supervisor, Finance & Accounting is a Senior Professional who is a highly organized people leader and possesses strong knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting. You will supervise the COHO accounting team, managing daily operations, and ensuring financial reporting accuracy and efficiency. You will play a vital role in our financial operations and will provide guidance, direction, and mentorship to the Finance & Accounting team.

If you are people savvy, detailed oriented and excited by the idea of making a meaningful impact in the housing sector, we would love to hear from you

What you'll do

As a Staff Supervisor, Finance & Accounting, you will lead a dedicated team of accounting professionals, ensuring accurate financial reporting, efficient budgeting and compliance with regulatory standards. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Supervising staff accountants and administrative personnel to ensure departmental objectives are met, including onboarding, task assignment and mentorship
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements, forecasts and financial analysis
• Analyzing financial data and monitoring budget vs. actual performance, supporting budget preparation and offering recommendations to meet financial goals
• Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Preparing financial reports and statistical summaries, including tracking annual events
• Overseeing year-end operations and supervising month-end and year-end closing processes
• Supporting special projects and financial analysis tasks assigned by the Director, Finance and Accounting
• Recommending and implementing improvements to templates, specifications and software tools
• Monitoring performance of accounting of accounting personnel
• Attending client meetings, including those outside of core working hours
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Director, Finance & Accounting or the COO in their absence

What you bring

• Post-secondary degree in Accounting or Finance or an equivalent combination of training and relevant work experience
• Not less than ten (10+) years of directly relevant experience, including at least five (5) years' experience in supervisory capacity
• Thorough understanding of the GAAP and financial accounting principles; solid knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, laws and regulations
• Strong team management skills and ability to define priorities
• Excellent analytical skills to manage large amounts of data
• Excellent spoken and written English, including proofreading skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
• Technological proficiency in accounting software as well as MS Office Suite of applications with advanced Excel skills
• Accounting certification/designation (for example CPA) is a plus
• Experience with or knowledge of housing co-ops and associated software (Arcori etc.) is surely an asset
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including judgement, tact, integrity and patience
• Proven leadership ability
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Positive attitude, ability to adapt to change, and superior sense of accountability and responsibility over assigned objectives, outcomes, and records
• Highly organized, with excellent planning and time management skills
• Reliability, accuracy and attention to detail

What's in it for you

• Statutory Holidays
• Christmas week
• Monday to Friday work week
• Competitive compensation – we are a Living Wage employer
• The chance to contribute to affordable housing and community development across BC

Conditions of employment

• Repeating the same movements.
• Bending, Stooping, Moving around.
• Use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Moving or lifting miscellaneous equipment including moderately heavy items.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At COHO, we foster a work environment that is inclusive and diverse, where people can be themselves. Every perspective and lived experience is valued so that together, as a co-operative, our interactions with members and the public embodies respect and a sense of belonging.

We thank all applicants for their submissions, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

Compensation Range: CAD $74,609.60 to $78, based on 40 hours per week)