Finance Officer (VCF)
Finance Officer (VCF)
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About Vancity Community Foundation
Vancity Community Foundation was founded on the belief that if we work together we will have the resources we need to build a thriving community.
Everything we do is an investment in community. We believe that if all our assets are invested in building communities where cooperative principles and practices are flourishing and social justice and environmental sustainability are centered the world will be a better place and community well-being will be enhanced.
Our vision shared with Vancity is a transformed economy that protects the earth and guarantees equity for all.
- We implement cooperative principles and practices.
- We believe in social justice and financial inclusion.
- We actively work towards Truth Reconciliation and being an anti-racist organization.
- We are committed to environmental sustainability and climate justice.
- We are a Living Wage Employer.
- We value collaboration innovation integrity equity and community.
About the workplace
This is a permanent full-time role that will enjoy hybrid working arrangements which can be fulfilled primarily from the Vancity Community Foundation office location at 312 Main and your Lower Mainland based home office.
As a Finance Officer youll play a vital role in keeping our financial operations running smoothly and accurately across both Vancity Community Foundation (VCF) and Greater Vancouver Community Assistance Foundation (GVCAF). Youll be responsible for overseeing the administration of the Finance Dept including processing financial transactions reconciliations and related month-end processes with precision and timeliness while supporting the Director of Finance in preparing clear reliable and comprehensive financial reports. Your work will help maintain the integrity of our financial systems policies and internal controls and youll be a go-to resource for staff inquiries and day-to-day financial administration.
A typical day would involve:
- Perform centralized financial administrative tasks and oversee the processing of financial transactions which may include processing donations and grants operating income and expenses as well as bank and treasury activities
- Prepare routine journal entries complete bank and account reconciliations and/or execute other monthly or annual closing activities enabling accurate and timely information for financial reporting.
- Provide support to the Director of Finance to maintain the integrity of and compliance with internal controls financial policies and processes and financial systems.
- Support effective financial administration across VCF teams and projects (ie. creating and updating procedure documents file management updating forms and templates )
- Respond to general financial inquiries from both staff and management prepare routine reports and provide other ad hoc financial and administrative support as required to ensure smooth and effective financial operations and meeting department objectives.
You Have:
- Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or a related field. This role is also a valuable opportunity for candidates pursuing their CPA designation.
- 25 years of experience in financial operations or accounting.
- Experience in community-based programs or charitable sector is an asset.
- Proficiency with financial systems and tools (e.g. Excel ERP platforms accounting software).
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
You are:
- Analytical You have advanced analytical skills you review data detect anomalies and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- An Effective Communicator You have advanced written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and you can utilize those skills to provide exceptional and specialized advice guidance explanations and related support.
- Organized and Reliable You manage multiple tasks with ease and meet deadlines consistently
- Independent and Self-Motivated You take initiative work autonomously with minimal supervision and consistently deliver high-quality results while navigating complex tasks.
We value lived experience so if you are interested in this role we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills dont perfectly align with those listed.
The salary range for this role is $64500 to $72000 annually. Base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications skills previous experience and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program subject to program eligibility requirements.
Posting Deadline: Posted until filled
To learn more about VCF please visit career at Vancity is more than just a job youre joining a tradition of change-makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive:
We offer:
- We are the largest private-sectorLiving Wage Employerin Canada and have been consistently recognized as one of theTop Employers in Canada.
- Our permanent employees qualify for attractive benefit packages that can be customized and changed each year to meet their evolving needs.
- New employees receive between three to four weeks of vacation allowance per calendar year and the number of vacation days grows
- In addition to the 10 statutory holidays in British Columbia Vancity provides an additional three statutory holidays. We offer care days for periods of short-term personal illness or emergency family illness.
- We have flex credits for our health care & dental benefits offer three levels of coverage for you to select from. These benefits will also be effective immediately based on your hire date.
- We understand that retirement means different things to different people and at Vancity we will offer you a Defined benefits pension plan that pays you a retirement income for life.
Please note that all shortlisted candidates for this role will be required to complete a background check which includes employment verification credit check and a criminal record check.
Vancity Talent Programs:
Vancity supports an inclusive hiring process for candidates who self-identify as Indigenous Black or Trans. With special permission from the BC Human Rights Commissioner this initiative provides access to career development opportunities prioritized job screening and feedback. Any information you choose to share will be stored securely and used only for recruitment and career development connected to this initiative in line with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). For details please see our dedicated Talent Programs job posting.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at for confidential -person assistance is also available. We will collaborate with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
