Controller - Vancouver, Canada - York House School

York House School

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Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Controller

Start in August 2023

Working at York House School

York House School is a vibrant and close-knit school community where people feel valued, engaged, and connected to the school.

All staff contributes towards empowering our students to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to succeed in the world beyond our doors.

On our path to creating a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future, we share the belief that individuals have inherent rights and deserve to be respected for who they are; that every member of our community belongs here and feels included; that we must treat others with dignity and expect the same in return.

Position Overview

The Controller, who reports to the Director of Finance and Operations, is an integral part of the Finance Office Team and the overall operation of the School.

Their role is to support strategic growth through tactical execution, including the development, implementation, management and monitoring of integrated financial systems, policies and procedures.

They will be responsible for the management and safeguarding of all financial assets and accounting functions for the Society and Foundation.

Key Accountabilities

Accounting

Manages accounting and financial management functions, including monthly bank and payroll reconciliations and safeguarding of significant financial assets and data
Responsible for review of payroll, benefits, RRSP and related filings
Responsible for minimizing overdue student and customer accounts.

Systems

Recommends, develops, implements and administers effective financial systems and integration with other related systems such as Admissions, Raisers Edge, Financial Edge, ADP systems
Manages the general ledger to ensure that data is complete and accurate
Responsible for developing, standardizing and automating reporting

Financial Planning and Analysis

Develops quarterly forecasts, variance analysis and reporting
Develops and maintains a financial dashboard
Assists the Director of Finance and Operations with the annual budget preparation process
Performs ad hoc financial analysis as required

Reporting Responsibilities

Monthend close and reporting to budget managers
Preparation of financial information for annual reports and other external communications
CAIS, NBOA and ISABC annual benchmarking and reporting
York House School Foundation accounts and reporting
Endowment analysis and reporting

Audit and Compliance

Leads the annual eligible student audit and annual audit of the financial statements, including required schedules, supporting documents and financial statements
Keeps abreast of current developments in Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Income Tax Act and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) policies and assists in interpreting these developments and their impacts on the organizations
Ensures statutory compliance and develops a biannual report for the Finance Committee

Fundraising Support

Works collaboratively with the Advancement Team to reconcile donations and ensure compliance
Ensures funds are accounted for and disbursed according to designated intent
Works collaboratively with the Advancement Team to develop case and stewardship materials
Coordinates the use of PAC Gaming Grant funding with the Academic Directors and the Parents' Association

Policies and Procedures

Recommends, develops, implements and administers effective financial policies and procedures
Recommends and implements process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs
Prepares internal controls framework and develops testing
Responsible for financial record keeping in line with document management policies

General

Supports the implementation of major projects
Attends Finance Committee meetings and is responsible for taking minutes
Performs other related duties in keeping with the purpose and accountabilities of the position

Competencies and Qualifications:

University degree in Accounting or a related discipline
CPA designation
Knowledgeable in compliance requirements (i.e., PIPEDA, CASL, CRA, PCI)
Previous experience in systems development, policy development and controls an asset
Experience in a notforprofit environment and/or with fund accounting preferred
Experience with managing a payroll function
Previous experience working in a school would be an asset

Computer Literacy required

Knowledge of Blackbaud's Financial Edge database and familiarity with Blackbaud's On Products
Intermediate to advanced ability working with database management or information systems Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as proficiency with Mac, Google docs and Gmail Advanced skills using spreadsheets. Stays abreast of software updates.
A selfstarter with excellent problemsolving abilities is proactive and takes initiative
A high