Join our team! We’re hiring a Finance Manager

Title of Position: Finance Manager
Hours: 32-40 hrs/week
Wage: $60,000 – $70,000 – commensurate with experience
Location: Remote work position (with preference for a Kootenay, B.C. location)
Deadline to Apply: Position will remain open until filled.

About our organization:

Join our growing team who are all incredibly dedicated and passionate about all things water! Living Lakes Canada bridges the gap between science and action, to foster citizen-based water stewardship. Our mandate is to help people across the country understand the intimate connections between water quantity, water quality, land-use, climate change, biodiversity, and healthy human communities by building a water stewardship ethic that we can be proud of.

What you bring to the organization:

• You will bring exceptional financial leadership to our growing NGO.
• You are a collaborative team player who will work with program managers in all matters related to the finance of our individual program streams.
• You will work closely with Living Lakes Canada senior management team, presenting and advising on all financial matters.

Responsibilities:

• 3 years minimum previous experience in an accounting role
• Post-secondary education (college, university, or professional designation level) in accounting/finance
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation a distinct advantage
• Knowledge of auditing, accounting, revenue accounting, internal controls, staff management, payroll and cost accounting principles and practices
• Experience of analyzing financial data for statement preparation and to support management decisions
• Experience of working with senior staff and leadership in the development, implementation and maintenance of financial reporting programs, internal controls, accounting databases, financial policies and procedures
• Experience with NGO/not-for-profit sector a distinct advantage
• Strong analytic, financial modelling and reporting skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines and drive projects to completion
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross functional teams, dive deep into the details, and being able to communicate key metrics to management in a timely manner
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficient with Quickbooks and Google suite

Overview of job function:

• Work with staff to secure adequate funding for the operation of the organization
• Deliver sound bookkeeping and accounting procedures appropriate for our charitable organization
• Work with staff, senior management and the Board to prepare a comprehensive annual budget
• Administer the funds of the organization according to the approved budget and monitor the monthly cash flow of the organization
• Provide the Board and staff with comprehensive, regular reports on the revenues and expenditure of the organization
• Lead the organization in its relationship with the Canada Revenue Agency as appropriate
• Ensure that the organization complies with all legislation covering taxation and withholding payments
• Liaise with the Auditor and prepare all materials for an annual organization audit
• Review and revise appropriately all organizational fiscal controls and processes
• Deliver semi-monthly payroll for organization staff
• Deliver semi-monthly staff expense and 3rd party invoice payment schedule
• Collaborate with program managers and management to deliver appropriate contracts for staff and 3rd party contractors
• Onboard new staff with appropriate financial protocols
• With senior management and board treasurer, make annual pay review recommendations
• With senior management and board treasurer, develop a financial package for all new staff positions
• Coach and mentor staff as appropriate to improve program financial literacy
• Work with staff to prepare financial proposals for funding opportunity submissions
• Manage funding reporting administration, tracking deadlines, providing timely reminders to program managers
• Work with management to deliver a funding diversification strategy
• With senior management, develop and deliver a donor / donor stewardship strategy
• Investigate Ethical Fund investments

Financial management duties to include:

• Process all accounts payable/receivables
• Posting all accounts payable and deposits/transfers into Quickbooks
• Completing monthly bank reconciliations
• Complete monthly comparative financial reports; and quarterly reports for the Board and program staff
• Provide other financial reports and/or support to program staff, as requested
• Complete financial reports for funder reporting
• Process all banking transactions, and be the contact person for all Bank inquiries
• File Revenue Canada Source Deductions
• Complete GST rebate on a quarterly basis
• Complete year-end financials
• Process WCB Employer Payroll and Contract Labour Report
• Prepare files for annual Audit and liaise with the Auditor
• File Charity Return
• Assist LLC personnel with any financial enquiries, including provision of personal financial references
• Reconcile all bank accounts, paypal, iATS, and all credit cards
• Prepare documentation for senior management approval for all organization expenditure
• Manage all funds via Highrise, and file accordingly
• Post all grants in Quickbooks
• Calculate financials and create all schedule As
• Deliver tax receipts for donations in accordance with CRA regulations

What sets you apart:

• You share our values of environmental concern, you understand we are in a climate emergency and want to protect our freshwater.
• You are excited to build financial literacy across our team.
• You enjoy developing individual program financial plans.
• You interact with colleagues and external organizations in a professional and respectful manner.

What we can offer:

• $60,000 – $70,000 – commensurate with experience
• 32-40 hrs / week
• Health spending account benefit
• Four weeks annual vacation and sick leave policies
• Remote work position (with preference for a Kootenay, B.C. location).
• An opportunity to bring your expertise to a rapidly growing work environment

How to apply:

Please send a letter of interest in the first instance with a resume addressed to: info@livinglakescanada.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Position will remain open until filled.