Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

Position Purpose Summary:

This position provides a strong set of accounting and managerial skills required for The Salvation Army Fort McMurray Ministry Unit’s complex and evolving environment. This position brings solid training and expertise that contributes to the improved efficiency and growth of this ministry unit. The person holding this position will be a broad-minded, forward-thinking professional who undertakes appropriate analysis, exercises good judgment, communicates effectively, and acts to protect the interest of The Salvation Army. This position has the primary responsibility for the development, implementation, and adherence to the respective budgets.

Accountabilities:

Finance Management:

• In consultation with Leadership Team, prepares annual budgets for presentations to Divisional Headquarters and various funding agencies.
• Performs financial management functions including:
  • Reviews monthly financial statements and monitors actual revenue and expenditures against approved budget.
  • Reviews budget variances with Leadership Team and recommends corrective action.
  • Prepare forecasts and problem solves, in conjunction with the Executive Director and Leadership Team.
  • Liaises and provides services to program/department managers including providing information and assistance in interpreting financial data so they can make informed operating decisions.
  • Working with the Western Regional Accounting Centre (WRAC), ensures all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for funding agencies are completed and submitted on time.
  • Prepares, reviews, and approves journal entries and submits to WRAC in a timely manner.
• Develop and implement strategic financial initiatives to ensure financial health of the Ministry Unit.
• Oversee the day-to-day accounting functions that are the responsibility of the Ministry Unit, including invoice submission and approval, cash handling, deposits, and charitable receipting.
• Ensures appropriate financial records (digital or physical) are maintained at the Ministry Unit.
• Authorizes, in keeping with the territorial Delegation of Authority policy, expenditure authority in the purchase of goods and services.
• Responds to financial questions and requests.
• Prepare financial reports and analysis for senior management, as required.
• Ensures financial policies of The Salvation Army and best practices for internal controls are adhered to throughout the Ministry Unit.
• Works with Internal Auditors to ensure required information is provided in a timely manner. Acts as primary liaison with internal auditors throughout the internal audit process.
• Primary contact for WRAC and external auditors during the annual external audit process.
• Creates and maintains an up-to-date position manual.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Administrative

• Assists the Executive Director with funding contracts and leases.
• Responds to questions and requests from funding agencies.
• Coordinates with managers to determine financial information required for funding contracts (Schedule B’s).
• Keeps up to date on finance policies found in the Operating Policies Manual, Territorial Finance Manual, and other related Manuals.
• Provide guidance to the Development Committee on matters relating to event budgeting, reporting, and charitable receipting.
• Oversee staff, includes hiring, orientating, training and overseeing performance of Finance staff through monitoring, evaluating and conducting performance reviews.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The working environment is typically in the office in generally agreeable conditions

Education/Certificates:

• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA)
• Completion of a post-secondary program in business, finance or administration will be considered.

Experience:

• Five to ten years’ financial management experience.
• Familiarity with non-profit and fund accounting.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Critical thinking/analytical skills, and initiative to innovate and improve systems.
• Demonstrated effective communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Flexible self-starter with the ability to multitask.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to take initiative to leverage approaches for effectiveness and efficiency.

DAYS and HOURS of work: 80hrs bi-weekly, occasional evenings & weekends.

The pay range, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS is:

Min: $34.91

Max: $52.36

This position requires a Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.

This position has two direct reports.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $34.91 to $43.63 with a maximum of $52.36.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email

Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca

if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.