Date Posted:                        January 4, 2021

Position Title:                       Manager, Finance

Location:                               Joyce YMCA (#300 – 5055 Joyce Street, Vancouver)

                                                Please note, the head office will be moving to New Westminster (620 Royal Avenue)
                                                Expected move in February 2021

Terms:                                   Term, Full-Time
                                                20 months maternity leave coverage

Start Date:                            As soon as possible

End Date:                              November 4, 2022                       

Salary:                                   Under review, includes benefits

Reports to:                           Vice President, Finance

About us:

The YMCA cares about raising healthy and resilient kids, ensuring youth feel confident and supported, and helping people feel healthy and connected to others in the community. As the Lower Mainland's largest operational charity, our staff and volunteers provide vital community services that have a positive impact on some of the community's most pressing social issues.

We’ve been a part of the Lower Mainland for more than 130 years––a place where people of every age and background find the support they need to reach their potential. Serving 120,000 people annually, the YMCA of Greater Vancouver provides programs and services in health and fitness, aquatics, child care, camp, employment, education and training, child and family development, immigrant services, global initiatives, youth leadership development and health management. In all things, we align our activities with our values:

• Do the right thing - We are caring, respectful, honest and responsible in all we do
• Put people first - We believe in the strengths, perspectives and passion of people
• Keep our promises -We do what we say we will do
• Lead by example -We are courageous, speak with conviction, listen attentively and collaborate

Nature & Scope:

We are seeking a dynamic Manager, Finance to join our team. Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, the Finance Manager is a collaborative business partner and trusted advisor supporting an operations portfolio.  The Finance Manager is responsible for the full range of accounting cycle duties and responsibilities, focused on the financial and operational accounting transactions for the YMCA of Greater Vancouver.

You are a leader with a strong background in accounting, financial management and budgets. You are excited to support, coach, and mentor your team to meet financial goals and expectations. You are an impact-driven professional with a curious mindset and the desire to continuously learn more. You are passionate about improving the way we work as we continue to grow and evolve. You will ensure the preparation of timely, accurate and complete accounting information and reports to meet both internal and external requirements.

Major Responsibilities:

• Managing all aspects of Accounts Payable functions and tax filings such as GST, PST, and Corporate Tax Returns
• Prepare and analyze meaningful financial information, statements, and reports, to provide current and accurate business information to YMCA operations portfolio
• Support operating managers with annual budget preparation, ongoing accruals and adjustments, and monitoring internal statements and investigating significant variances
• Problem solve with operating managers and provide guidance and advice on an ongoing basis
• Create and distribute monthly and year-end financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Liaise with external auditors to provide them with the necessary information for annual audits of the YMCA operating charity and two foundations
• Supervise 1-2 accounting staff and provide coaching and mentoring to all accounting staff
• Make business process improvements to support ongoing growth of the YMCA
• Preparation of year-end audit working papers
• Ensure appropriate systems and controls are implemented and maintained

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline
• CPA professional accounting designation, an asset (or must be enrolled in CPA program and working towards designation)
• Minimum 5 years progressive accounting experience
• Leadership/supervisory experience
• Advanced Excel skills (power pivot and analysis) a must, Microsoft Power BI an asset
• Experience with Sage 300 Premium preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding start date

Competencies:

In addition to bringing a commitment to YMCA vision and values, the candidate should possess the following competencies:

Leading Self

• Evolve in Professional Capability – Commit to being better
• Achieve Excellence and Authenticity – Show up with the best version of you

Leading Others

• Develop the Potential in Others – Help people grow and lead
• Create a Culture of Connection – Build bridges between people and partners

Leading Mission

• Think and Act Strategically – Make good decisions and act on them
• Make an Intentional Impact – Advance the strength and cause of the Y