Manager, Accounting

  • Full-time
  • Finance, IT & Operations
  • Vancouver/Victoria

Description

Position Overview:


BCCOHP is seeking a permanent, full-time Manager, Accounting to join our Finance, IT & Operations team. This position will report to the Executive Director, Finance, IT & Operations.


The Manager, Accounting is responsible for a wide range of finance and accounting-related duties, including general financial management, producing financial statements, and assisting with benefits administration on an as needed or required basis. The successful candidate will provide support to the Executive Director, Finance, IT and Operations and may provide advice to staff members as needed. 


This position is an in-office position, however, if the successful candidate has a personal computer, there is flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement. 


Essential Duties:


Financial Accounting

  • Perform a wide range of duties related to BCCOHP’s financial operations, ensuring a high degree of accuracy with all tasks.
  • Oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including, but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and taxes. 
  • Ensure the accuracy of capital assets/registration revenue schedules and prepare related amortization entries.
  • Review and analyze monthly Joint Venture financial statements and prepare consolidation entries.
  • Supervise and/or manage month-end and year-end accounting functions.
  • Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Prepare cash flow forecast and makes recommendations for short-term and long-term investments in accordance with BCCOHP investment policies. 
  • Assist with the production of monthly and quarterly expenditure and revenue monitoring reports and budget variance analysis reports.
  • Provide budget tracking information as required.
  • Assist with the preparation of the annual budget under the direction of the Executive Director, Finance, IT and Operations.
  • Help with financial audit activities and internal controls audit.
  • Manage the year-end procedures and the preparation of working papers for external auditors.  
  • Provide back up support on an as needed basis for accounts payable, accounts receivable, Finance Audit Risk Committee support, and benefit administration.  
  • Assist the Executive Director, Finance, IT and Operations with the development performance measures that support BCCOHP’s strategic direction.
  • Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as needed.


General Administration

  • Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships.
  • Provide support to the Executive Director, Finance, IT and Operations to ensure BCCOHP’s financial operations run smoothly.
  • Assess current practices and procedures and make recommendations for improvements.
  • Provides support in the development of administrative policies and procedures.


Other Responsibilities 

  • Assist with special projects for the Board, Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, and attend meetings, as needed.
  • Participate in tasks normally outside the position description on occasion to ensure the efficient operation of BCCOHP.

Requirements

  • 3+ years’ experience in a general accounting role in a private or public enterprise.
  • Experience with full accounting cycle.
  • Nearing completion of the CPA program of studies or achievement of full accreditation.
  • Experience and proficiency in Excel at an advanced level.
  • Working knowledge of all relevant Federal, Provincial and local sales tax requirements.
  • Experience leading external audits.
  • Must be able to work independently to resolve issues and present solutions.
  • Sound judgement and superior time management skills.
  • Superior communication and rapport building skills.
  • Financial analysis experience – demonstrated resourcefulness to analyze results.
  • Consolidation, budgeting, and forecasting experience.
  • Experience in joint venture and partnership accounting an asset.
  • Management and or supervisory experience.
  • Superior critical and logical thinking skills.
  • Self-motivated and self-directed.