Finance Coordinator

About the organization

CHFBC is a non-profit organization and the parent company that serves as the umbrella organization for this group of related enterprises, i.e. COHO Management Services and Community Land Trust (CLT). Our mission is to unite, represent, and serve our members to promote better housing conditions in BC. Our programs includes Member Engagement & Communications, Planning and Renewal, Co-op services, Education, Government Relations, and Group Buying.

All of this, so that we can secure affordable housing for our present and future generations.

About the role

We are currently looking for a temporary Finance Coordinator with a "can-do" attitude Someone who is comfortable diving into audit prep as they are managing day-to-day financial transactions.

The Finance Coordinator will assist the Finance and Accounting team in delivering services across the organization and provide essential support handling tasks related to full-cycle accounting, budget preparation, financial reporting and records management. The incumbent will provide hands-on support for a wide range of finance functions, including accounts payable and receivable, expense reconciliation and audit coordination.

The ideal candidate is detailed-oriented, organized, and committed to maintaining the financial integrity of our organization. This role is essential in supporting our financial operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory, policy and legal requirements.

This is a temporary position with a start date of November 1, 2025 and a tentative end date of April 30, 2026.

What you'll do

The Finance Coordinator will have a range of duties and responsibilities, including, but not limited to:

• Performing full-cycle accounting in accordance with standards for not-for-profit organizations
• Preparing and coordinating the annual audit in compliance with CHF BC's auditors
• Assisting in preparation of CHF BC's annual budget
• Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable, including coding, reporting and payment distribution of customer invoices
• Preparing expense reports for corporate credit cards and reconciling monthly statements
• Reconciling employee expense reports and coordinating payments
• Reviewing and reconciling group buying accounts and coordinating monthly invoicing with program administrators
• Performing additional related duties as assigned

What you bring

• Minimum of three (3) years of accounting and finance experience, equivalent to an Intermediate Accountant
• Post-secondary degree in accounting or a combination of education and relevant experience
• Currently pursuing an accounting designation or are recently designated
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and previous experience with SAP, QuickBooks, and Sage300
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a high level of integrity
• Strong organizational skills and follow-through
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience in non-profit accounting/finance within a non-profit organization in BC would be considered an asset

What's in it for you

• Vacation pay
• Statutory Holidays
• Christmas closure days
• Monday to Friday work week
• Competitive compensation – we are a Living Wage employer
• The opportunity to work with a great Finance team

Conditions of employment

This position is based at the Housing Central office with an option to work from home; more details to be provided during the interview. The incumbent will be exposed to confidential information such as employee wages, medical conditions and other sensitive material. There is an expectation to maintain a high level of confidentiality in this role. 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.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

CHF BC is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on merit and are strongly committed to equity, diversity and accessibility. Upon request accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. We value diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

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