Associate Director, Finance

Associate Director, Finance

Annual Salary Range:
$100,000 to $130,000.
Typical Hiring Range $100,000-$121,000

Employment Type:
Permanent, Full-Time

Location:
Hybrid (3 days in office per week)

Reporting Manager
: Chief Finance Officer

Benefits:
Extended Health Benefits and eligibility to participate in the BC Municipal Pension Plan

Role Overview

The Associate Director of Finance provides strategic financial input across all aspects of the Foundation's finance operations. Reporting to the Controller or CFO, this role is responsible for implementing and maintaining robust financial policies and procedures to ensure transparency, compliance, and operational efficiency. Key areas of oversight include budgeting, cash management and forecasting, journal entry review, investments, accounts payable, gifts of shares, recordkeeping, auditing, and financial reporting. The Associate Director also provides leadership, oversight, and mentorship to the Finance Officers and the Finance Assistant.

Key Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Forecasting:
  Assist the Finance Manager with the development of annual budgets, cash flow management, and long-term financial projections.

• Cash Management & Investments:
  Provide backup support to the Finance Manager in reviewing investment-related journal entries, ensuring investment activity is reconciled, compliant with the Statement of Investment Policy, and rebalanced as required.

• Accounts Payable & Recordkeeping:
  Review disbursement requests and operating expenditures for the bi-weekly cheque run and ensure accurate documentation and financial controls.

• Auditing & Financial Reporting:
  Support the Finance Manager in preparing monthly financial statements. Collaborate with the Finance Manager, Controller, and CFO to provide necessary information for external audit preparation and the annual charity return.

• Team Leadership:
  Provide oversight, mentorship, and performance support to Finance Officers and the Finance Assistant, fostering a culture of accountability, professional growth, and continuous improvement.

• Process Improvement:
  Participate in ongoing process improvement initiatives within the Finance team and contribute significantly to the implementation and optimization of Financial Edge.

• Participate in process improvement initiatives and perform additional related duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Holds a Canadian Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) and is a member in good standing required.
• A post-secondary degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant professional experience required.
• Experience working with Financial Edge, Raiser's Edge or Peoplesoft considered an asset.
• Previous experience managing junior staff is required.
• Working knowledge of non-profit accounting standards preferred.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and deliver on timelines

As a not-for-profit foundation entrusted with donor funds and community partnerships, the successful candidate must complete and pass a criminal background check prior to commencing employment.

To submit your application, please email your resume AND cover letter to indicating the job title in the subject line.

About St. Paul's Foundation

St. Paul's Foundation raises funds to support patients, residents, caregivers, and families at St. Paul's Hospital and at Providence Health Care's 19 sites across BC. Our generous donors are an essential part of Providence Health Care's mission to deliver compassionate care, innovative research, and world-class medical training and education.

As we look back on our 130-year history – and forward to our future in the new St. Paul's Hospital at the Jim Pattison Medical Centre – we are ready to further push the boundaries of innovation, research, and patient-centred care for the people of British Columbia and beyond. Truly, our mission and the support of our community have never been more important.

All Candidates Are Welcome

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to creating a great workplace. At St. Paul's Foundation, we are fully committed to building a strong and representative team. To that end, we especially encourage applications from members of all communities who are disadvantaged on any grounds under the BC Human Rights Code, including people of colour, people of all genders and sexualities, people with disabilities, and Indigenous Peoples, who, as a result of colonization, are under-represented in positions of economic, social, and political influence and leadership.

Thank you for your interest in working with St. Paul's Foundation. Only candidates short-listed

for interviews will be contacted.