Job Description
FIRST UNITED is a registered charity that has been serving Vancouver's Downtown Eastside community for 140 years. We offer responsive, low-barrier services to individuals who are low-income, underhoused or homeless. We pursue dignity, belonging, and justice to meet the daily needs of community members while engaging in systems change work to reduce homelessness and break cycles of poverty. If you're looking for purpose-filled work and want to make a difference in the community, this might be the opportunity for you.
FIRST UNITED is seeking applications for the position of: Controller
WHAT WE OFFER:
Salary: $86,108 - $+5,605
Annual salary progression for all staff
Comprehensive and 100% employer-paid health benefits including extended health and dental plan for regular staff, spouses and dependents
United Church of Canada defined benefit pension plan; employee contribution rate 6%, employer contribution rate +%
Life insurance, Long-term Disability, and AD&D benefits
15 days of paid annual vacation
13 statutory paid days off every year and 12 days of paid sick leave
Each job within the First United Church Community Ministry Society should promote our accomplishment of our vision, mission, and values.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Controller is accountable for accounting operations at First United Church Community Ministry Society: including reconciliations, maintenance of adequate systems of accounting records, and ensuring accuracy of First United's financial records, including compliance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.
This position also provides support to the Senior Director, Finance & Administration in various areas of financial analysis and reporting, including preparation of annual budgets and reports for funding partners.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounts Management:
Maintains and enforces a documented system of accounting policies & procedures
Oversees the operations of the accounting department, including control systems, transaction-processing operations, policies and procedures
Accounting Transactions:
Ensure accounts payable are paid in a timely manner and that all reasonable discounts are taken; process cheque runs & prepare/process electronic payments and transfers
Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly
Assist the Payroll & Benefits Coordinator with payroll reporting problems or in correcting errors
Review bi-weekly payroll before finalization
Process bi-weekly payroll when Payroll & Benefits Coordinator is absent
Ensure that bank reconciliations are completed
Ensure reconciliations with Raiser's Edge (fundraising software) are completed
Ensure required debt payments are made on a timely basis (if applicable)
Maintain the chart of accounts
Maintain orderly accounting filing systems
In partnership with the Senior Director, Finance & Administration, maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions
Make weekly bank deposits and enter bank deposit information from the Raiser's Edge (fundraising) software as receipts in the QuickBooks accounting system
Enter adjusting journal entries as needed
Finance Reporting & Compliance
Review monthly financial statements
Preparation of financial reporting to institutional funders & for annual reports, as necessary
Coordinate annual budgeting processes with Senior Director, Finance & Administration
Provide financial analysis as needed, under the direction of the Senior Director, Finance & Administration
Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors
Prepare quarterly and annual filing for WorkSafeBC premiums
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in a finance/accounting department of a mid-sized organization ($3-8M operating budget).
Expertise with payroll software and general understanding of requirements of processing payroll in a Canadian context
Expertise with Payworks would be an asset
Expertise with Raiser's Edge a plus
Good command of English language both written and verbal
Ability to effectively interact with a variety of staff and members of the public in a diplomatic, professional and result-oriented manner.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize one's workload
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience
CPA designation (completed or nearing completion), or equivalent business experience
Expertise processing accounting transactions with QuickBooks Online accounting software
Accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliation experience (5-7 years)
General accounting and financial reporting experience (3-5 years)
Fund accounting for not-for-profit experience (2+ years)
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Supervisory Responsibility
None
Financial Responsibility
Responsible for accounting for the revenues and expenses, including internal reporting. Oversees cash receipts and cash disbursements. Monitors the bank balances and cash flow requirements of the organization.
Latitude
The incumbent works fairly independently. If clarification is required, it is expected that the incumbent will request further direction from the Senior Director, Finance & Administration.
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS
Regular communication is maintained with all levels of management and staff as accounting information is gathered, transactions are processed, and reports are produced.
Management: seek input or exchange information about accounts payable, accounts receivable, budget or other accounting related matters
First United Church staff: to exchange information, advise or receive instruction on specific accounting tasks
Vendors, donors, payroll software, WorkSafeBC, BC Housing, CRA, and other external parties: regular communication to provide and obtain information, answer general inquiries, phone calls, emails etc.
JOB CLASSIFICATION & WAGES
X Exempt Management Bargaining Unit
Job Classification: The United Church of Canada Wage Grid Category 8
We are committed to becoming a more just, equitable, inclusive, and diverse workplace, which extends to how we hire. We are continually learning new and unlearning old practices while examining systemic causes of inequity, including colonialism.
We aim to be representative of the communities that we serve. We welcome everyone to apply, and we strongly encourage applications from members of communities that have been marginalized based on Indigeneity, race, colour, religion, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, ****** orientation, gender identity and/or expression. In order to achieve a representative team, preference may be given to people who are members of one or more of these groups.
FIRST UNITED is seeking applications for the position of: Controller
WHAT WE OFFER:
Salary: $86,108 - $+5,605
Annual salary progression for all staff
Comprehensive and 100% employer-paid health benefits including extended health and dental plan for regular staff, spouses and dependents
United Church of Canada defined benefit pension plan; employee contribution rate 6%, employer contribution rate +%
Life insurance, Long-term Disability, and AD&D benefits
15 days of paid annual vacation
13 statutory paid days off every year and 12 days of paid sick leave
Each job within the First United Church Community Ministry Society should promote our accomplishment of our vision, mission, and values.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Controller is accountable for accounting operations at First United Church Community Ministry Society: including reconciliations, maintenance of adequate systems of accounting records, and ensuring accuracy of First United's financial records, including compliance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.
This position also provides support to the Senior Director, Finance & Administration in various areas of financial analysis and reporting, including preparation of annual budgets and reports for funding partners.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounts Management:
Maintains and enforces a documented system of accounting policies & procedures
Oversees the operations of the accounting department, including control systems, transaction-processing operations, policies and procedures
Accounting Transactions:
Ensure accounts payable are paid in a timely manner and that all reasonable discounts are taken; process cheque runs & prepare/process electronic payments and transfers
Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly
Assist the Payroll & Benefits Coordinator with payroll reporting problems or in correcting errors
Review bi-weekly payroll before finalization
Process bi-weekly payroll when Payroll & Benefits Coordinator is absent
Ensure that bank reconciliations are completed
Ensure reconciliations with Raiser's Edge (fundraising software) are completed
Ensure required debt payments are made on a timely basis (if applicable)
Maintain the chart of accounts
Maintain orderly accounting filing systems
In partnership with the Senior Director, Finance & Administration, maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions
Make weekly bank deposits and enter bank deposit information from the Raiser's Edge (fundraising) software as receipts in the QuickBooks accounting system
Enter adjusting journal entries as needed
Finance Reporting & Compliance
Review monthly financial statements
Preparation of financial reporting to institutional funders & for annual reports, as necessary
Coordinate annual budgeting processes with Senior Director, Finance & Administration
Provide financial analysis as needed, under the direction of the Senior Director, Finance & Administration
Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors
Prepare quarterly and annual filing for WorkSafeBC premiums
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in a finance/accounting department of a mid-sized organization ($3-8M operating budget).
Expertise with payroll software and general understanding of requirements of processing payroll in a Canadian context
Expertise with Payworks would be an asset
Expertise with Raiser's Edge a plus
Good command of English language both written and verbal
Ability to effectively interact with a variety of staff and members of the public in a diplomatic, professional and result-oriented manner.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize one's workload
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience
CPA designation (completed or nearing completion), or equivalent business experience
Expertise processing accounting transactions with QuickBooks Online accounting software
Accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliation experience (5-7 years)
General accounting and financial reporting experience (3-5 years)
Fund accounting for not-for-profit experience (2+ years)
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Supervisory Responsibility
None
Financial Responsibility
Responsible for accounting for the revenues and expenses, including internal reporting. Oversees cash receipts and cash disbursements. Monitors the bank balances and cash flow requirements of the organization.
Latitude
The incumbent works fairly independently. If clarification is required, it is expected that the incumbent will request further direction from the Senior Director, Finance & Administration.
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS
Regular communication is maintained with all levels of management and staff as accounting information is gathered, transactions are processed, and reports are produced.
Management: seek input or exchange information about accounts payable, accounts receivable, budget or other accounting related matters
First United Church staff: to exchange information, advise or receive instruction on specific accounting tasks
Vendors, donors, payroll software, WorkSafeBC, BC Housing, CRA, and other external parties: regular communication to provide and obtain information, answer general inquiries, phone calls, emails etc.
JOB CLASSIFICATION & WAGES
X Exempt Management Bargaining Unit
Job Classification: The United Church of Canada Wage Grid Category 8
We are committed to becoming a more just, equitable, inclusive, and diverse workplace, which extends to how we hire. We are continually learning new and unlearning old practices while examining systemic causes of inequity, including colonialism.
We aim to be representative of the communities that we serve. We welcome everyone to apply, and we strongly encourage applications from members of communities that have been marginalized based on Indigeneity, race, colour, religion, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, ****** orientation, gender identity and/or expression. In order to achieve a representative team, preference may be given to people who are members of one or more of these groups.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Controller position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Vancouver offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
