Manager, Finance and Operations - Vancouver, Canada - Hogan's Alley Society

Hogan's Alley Society

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About Hogan's Alley Society (HAS)

The Hogan's Alley Society (HAS) is a Vancouver-based non-profit organization whose mission is to advance the social, political, economic, and cultural well-being of people of African descent (Black People) through the delivery of inclusive housing, built spaces, and culturally informed programming.

For years, the Society has been a leading advocate for people of African Descent in Metro Vancouver who have endured the legacies of so-called urban renewal, residential displacement, and the attempted erasure from Vancouver's historical narrative.

Scope of Role

Join Hogan's Alley Society as the Manager, Finance & Operations (MFO) to lead financial management, accounting, and administration, ensuring the organization's growth aligns with updated policies.

This role requires an overall knowledge and expertise in Finance with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The MFO plays a critical role in ensuring the effective operations of HAS and in supporting effective program delivery.

They work closely with the entire HAS team to ensure sound financial oversight of programs and the development of accurate program and operational budgets and reports.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you'll collaborate on budgets and HR, oversee IT, and Administration, and provide financial reports to the Board.

The MFO plays a crucial role in program oversight, financial analysis, and risk management. Supported by a bookkeeping firm, you'll contribute to seamless collaboration, produce quality reports, and foster well-informed decision-making.

The person we seek to hire should possess exemplary time management and communication skills, outstanding attention to detail, eagerness to excel in all responsibilities listed below, and a commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Primary Responsibilities

Develop and maintain internal financial controls and policies.
Ensure compliance with financial processes and deliver accurate financial statements.
Collaborate on budget preparation and financial oversight with the leadership team.
Manage operational contracts, service agreements, and oversee banking activities.
Ensure timely regulatory filings, manage legal agreements, and assist with HR processes.
Develop organizational policies and procedures for improved workflow.
Manage daytoday operations, including vendor relationships.
Serve as the primary liaison for IT support and maintain organizational recordkeeping.
Attend relevant meetings, act as a communication liaison, and support Board updates.
Stay updated on HAS matters and provide support to team members.

Experience & Attributes

Postsecondary degree or diploma in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
510 years of finance experience with managerial/supervisory capacity.
Notforprofit experience and understanding of relevant laws and regulations.
Minimum 3 years of experience in staff development and performance management.
Strong analytical, problemsolving, and organizational skills.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Initiative and flexibility to adapt to a changing environment.
Quick decisionmaking ability with a consultative approach.

Bonus Qualifications

CPA professional accounting designation (or working towards).
Strong IT skills, HR policy development, and system implementation experience.
Experience in nonprofit housing operations or a unionized environment.
Board or committee exposure.

About You

Strong consultative and relationshipbuilding skills.
Commitment to antioppression work and intersectionality.
Knowledge of colonialism, residential school impact, and Black history in Canada.
Experience with immigrants and refugees, especially those from Africa.
Understanding of urban renewal legacies and residential displacement.
Lived experience or connections within diverse Black communities.

Closing date:
Position will remain open until filled.

We thank all applicants for their submissions. Please note that only those short-listed for interviews will be contacted.

Hogan's Alley Society acknowledges that we work and organize on the ancestral and unceded lands of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations. We offer our commitment to working in good relations with First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples and to working in solidarity to address the longlasting impacts that colonialism, genocide, and systemic racism have had on Indigenous peoples._

Salary:
$75,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

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