Finance Controller
Top Benefits
About the role
The Sunshine Coast Hospice Society is a highly-regarded 38-year-old
charitable organization with five staff, over 100 volunteers and an annual
operating budget of over $500,000. In addition, it is undertaking a $7 million
capital project to build an eight-suite residential hospice on the Sunshine
Coast, with the financial support of Vancouver Coastal Health and generous
individual and organizational donors.
Job Overview
We are looking for a detail-focused, service-driven, and analytically minded
part-time Controller to provide accounting operations services for the Society.
The Controller will have exemplary accounting skills, the ability to pay close
attention to detail, and previous experience in bookkeeping and Project
Accounting. Experience in the charitable sector will be a strong asset.
This position will be supported by a finance administrator who receives and
processes mail and in-person donations, prepares reports to categorize
donations received through online platforms, and makes bank deposits.
The key focus of the role will be to support the Executive Director (“ED”) in
ensuring that financial records and accounts are prepared and kept up to date,
in good order, and reports filed on time. As such, the incumbent will be
responsible for:
● Process invoices and bi-weekly payroll
● Post CanadaHelps and Benevity donations to appropriate accounts,
including donation fees
● Manage financial accounts in Quickbooks Online
● Set up e transfers and manage Sunshine Coast Credit Union (SCCU)
online banking
● Communicate with ED and Treasurer regarding approval process for
invoices and payroll
● Prepare payables for processing and monitor expense and supplier
accounts
● Prepare monthly credit card and AP/AR reconciliations and maintain
accurate records
● Monthly bank statement and credit card reconciliations● Submit payroll taxes monthly
● Prepare and maintain monthly journal entries and adjustments
● Prepare and conduct analysis of monthly financial statements for
Operations and Hospice Build for ED and Treasurer
● Complete other month-end tasks by stated deadlines
● Prepare digital filing of accounting documents on Shared Drive
● File GST refund (March and September)
● Issue T4s, ROEs and other documents as required to employees of SCHS
● Prepare all required documents to outside Accountant for year end filing
● In consultation with the ED, prepare budgets for grant applications and
special projects
● Prepare financial reports for funders and grantors
● Assist with the development and implementation of consistent
accounting policies, practices, and procedures
● Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve
the department work processes
● Other related responsibilities as may be agreed upon between SCHS and
the Controller
REQUIRED SKILLS
● We are looking for a team player who has excellent analytical skills as
well as strong interpersonal skills.
● Strong computer literacy including effective working skills with
Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel and Outlook), QuickBooks Online and
Google Suite
● Must be detail-oriented and meticulous with data entry
● Must possess organizational skills with ability to prioritize
● Strong understanding of banking processes and financial data
analysis
● Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and
compliance reporting
● Experience in managing payroll
● Exemplary experience with financial project management
EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
● Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business, accounting, or related
field
● Five or more years of professional accounting experience
● Experience as a senior-level accounting or finance manager an asset
● Professional certification, such as CPA (certified public accountant)
an asset
WORK CONDITIONS
Part-time, contract position (up to 20 hours/week)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
● Remote from your home office, except for some in-person training activities/meetings
● Preferred geographical location is Sunshine Coast of BC
● Member of a small and dynamic team bringing Hospice services to
the Sunshine Coast
REMUNERATION
Range: $40 - $50/hour, commensurate with experience
Please send your resume and cover letter in confidence to
careers@coasthospice.com, with the subject line “Finance Controller”. We will
keep this position open until it is filled.
Thank you for taking the time to apply for this position. We are a small team, so
we will only follow up with applicants who will be invited for interviews.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: $40.00-$50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sechelt, BC
Finance Controller
Top Benefits
About the role
The Sunshine Coast Hospice Society is a highly-regarded 38-year-old
charitable organization with five staff, over 100 volunteers and an annual
operating budget of over $500,000. In addition, it is undertaking a $7 million
capital project to build an eight-suite residential hospice on the Sunshine
Coast, with the financial support of Vancouver Coastal Health and generous
individual and organizational donors.
Job Overview
We are looking for a detail-focused, service-driven, and analytically minded
part-time Controller to provide accounting operations services for the Society.
The Controller will have exemplary accounting skills, the ability to pay close
attention to detail, and previous experience in bookkeeping and Project
Accounting. Experience in the charitable sector will be a strong asset.
This position will be supported by a finance administrator who receives and
processes mail and in-person donations, prepares reports to categorize
donations received through online platforms, and makes bank deposits.
The key focus of the role will be to support the Executive Director (“ED”) in
ensuring that financial records and accounts are prepared and kept up to date,
in good order, and reports filed on time. As such, the incumbent will be
responsible for:
● Process invoices and bi-weekly payroll
● Post CanadaHelps and Benevity donations to appropriate accounts,
including donation fees
● Manage financial accounts in Quickbooks Online
● Set up e transfers and manage Sunshine Coast Credit Union (SCCU)
online banking
● Communicate with ED and Treasurer regarding approval process for
invoices and payroll
● Prepare payables for processing and monitor expense and supplier
accounts
● Prepare monthly credit card and AP/AR reconciliations and maintain
accurate records
● Monthly bank statement and credit card reconciliations● Submit payroll taxes monthly
● Prepare and maintain monthly journal entries and adjustments
● Prepare and conduct analysis of monthly financial statements for
Operations and Hospice Build for ED and Treasurer
● Complete other month-end tasks by stated deadlines
● Prepare digital filing of accounting documents on Shared Drive
● File GST refund (March and September)
● Issue T4s, ROEs and other documents as required to employees of SCHS
● Prepare all required documents to outside Accountant for year end filing
● In consultation with the ED, prepare budgets for grant applications and
special projects
● Prepare financial reports for funders and grantors
● Assist with the development and implementation of consistent
accounting policies, practices, and procedures
● Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve
the department work processes
● Other related responsibilities as may be agreed upon between SCHS and
the Controller
REQUIRED SKILLS
● We are looking for a team player who has excellent analytical skills as
well as strong interpersonal skills.
● Strong computer literacy including effective working skills with
Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel and Outlook), QuickBooks Online and
Google Suite
● Must be detail-oriented and meticulous with data entry
● Must possess organizational skills with ability to prioritize
● Strong understanding of banking processes and financial data
analysis
● Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and
compliance reporting
● Experience in managing payroll
● Exemplary experience with financial project management
EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
● Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business, accounting, or related
field
● Five or more years of professional accounting experience
● Experience as a senior-level accounting or finance manager an asset
● Professional certification, such as CPA (certified public accountant)
an asset
WORK CONDITIONS
Part-time, contract position (up to 20 hours/week)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
● Remote from your home office, except for some in-person training activities/meetings
● Preferred geographical location is Sunshine Coast of BC
● Member of a small and dynamic team bringing Hospice services to
the Sunshine Coast
REMUNERATION
Range: $40 - $50/hour, commensurate with experience
Please send your resume and cover letter in confidence to
careers@coasthospice.com, with the subject line “Finance Controller”. We will
keep this position open until it is filled.
Thank you for taking the time to apply for this position. We are a small team, so
we will only follow up with applicants who will be invited for interviews.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: $40.00-$50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sechelt, BC