This is the most exciting time in the history of cancer research and care.

We are on the cusp of true transformation. Cancer is the world’s biggest health crisis and the BC Cancer Foundation—the fundraising partner of BC Cancer—has launched the most ambitious and comprehensive healthcare campaign in BC’s history to lead this transformation and elevate cancer care for all British Columbians.

With over 90 employees working across 5 sites in B.C, we are one of the largest non-profit organizations in the province. We engage with over 100,000 donors and communities to inspire philanthropic investment in BC Cancer, and we partner with some of the world’s leading researchers, oncologists and care providers.

At the BC Cancer Foundation, we are a professional, passionate, and positive team who believe that we can help make a positive difference in the lives of all British Columbians and bring us closer to a world free of Cancer.

We are driven by a collective purpose to be a catalyst, powering world class innovation while supporting deeply personal cancer patient journeys.

About The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Accountant who will assist with the management and safeguarding of the financial assets and accounting processes of the BC Cancer Foundation. You will have previous experience in preparing monthly financial statements, dashboard information, and providing critical financial analysis on revenue and expenses. You are comfortable assisting with the implementation and management of financial systems, internal controls, financial policies, and procedures.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for the accounting and management reporting functions, including the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and management reports, audited statements and CRA filings.
• Act as a secondary contact with external auditors and ensure compliance with CRA requirements.
• Prepare workflow charts / documents for Finance processes.
• Assist with the budgeting and planning process as well as audit preparation.
• Preparation of financial analysis dashboards, graphs, reconciliations, financial statement review, and reports from our finance platform, Financial Edge.
• Provide backup for payroll and accounts payable.
• Recommend, plan, and implement effective financial systems, internal controls, policies and procedures and process improvements.
• Work with the Controller and Leadership to provide appropriate financial management reporting and financial support on strategic projects.
• Assists with the management of fund accounting processes, ensuring donated funds are disbursed according to designated intent.
• Manages the preparation of forecasts, key performance metrics, assists with business plans/budgets, and variance reporting.
• Monitors the finance and admin expense budget.
• Be a contact for both the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) and BC Cancer related to accounting questions or issues.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• At least four years post-secondary education in accounting, finance or business studies as well as a CPA qualification
• Minimum 10 years’ of experience or an equivalent combination of education/experience
• Advanced knowledge of forecasting and budgeting principles and practices
• Advanced proficiency with accounting/analysis tools, accounting systems and databases such as Excel, Word, Access, FinancialEdge, or other ERP system
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, projects, and activities
• Uphold and contribute to our values of Professional, Passionate, and Positivity

Core Knowledge + Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of accounting principles and a full understanding of GAAP, including an understanding of non-profit CRA regulations.
• Experience in a not-for-profit environment and/or with fund accounting is considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge of business processes and implications
• Experience in financial statement preparation
• Excellent business and financial acumen
• Ability to identify issues and interpret and apply accounting policies as well as communicate recommendations to a wide range of individuals.
• Demonstrates teamwork within and across departments to achieve optimal collective results and ability to work in an effective and collaborative manner.

Salary Range: $87,500 – 93,000

What we offer:

• 5 weeks’ vacation plus office closure between Christmas Eve and New Years, as well as half day’s office closures before each statutory holiday.
• Hybrid working model.
• Comprehensive benefit package including coverage for health, dental, vision and various paramedical services, plus participation in the Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Participation in the Municipal Pension Plan

BC Cancer Foundation is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity & inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national or Indigenous origin, family or marital status, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation or socio-economic status.