The Controller oversees and manages the accounting operations of the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC, including financial reports, advice towards improving reported financial results, record-keeping, and controls to mitigate risk. The controller is accountable for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Audit Compliance, and Financial Reporting to the regulatory boards and Board of Directors.
Applicants must have proven success in managing accounts, collaborating among departments, planning, project management, and budget development and management. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential for this position.
Key areas of responsibility include management, reporting, and compliance.
Management
- Ensure the accuracy and productivity of the day-to-day operations, including invoicing, collections/deposits, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit checks, payroll, etc.
- Assure financial goals and objectives for the departments are aligned with organizational goals.
- Maintain banking and financing relationships to ensure competitive plans.
- Support annual budgeting and (business and strategic) planning process
Day to Day
- Analyze vendors to ensure competitive pricing/service
- Ensure that accounts payables are accurate and paid in a timely manner, and receivables are collected promptly
- Manage credit and bank reconciliations
- Maintain the chart of accounts and system of controls for transactions
Reporting
- Assure accurate and timely financial statements, financial and operating metrics
- Recommend benchmarks to measure the performance
- Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts
- Coordinate and provide accurate information and forecasts at quarterly Board of Director meeting
Compliance
- Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual financial audit
- Monitor funding levels and compliance with Regulatory Board guidelines and covenants
- Comply with local, provincial, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
Additional Accountabilities
- Provide financial analysis on special projects, project costing, capital expenditures, etc. when necessary
- Uphold and support the organization's vision, mission, and values
- Supervise requests for proposals, compliance, annual funding, and reporting to the regulatory board, addressing and resolving errors, changes or oversights.
- Support IT-related items including capital assets, contracts and obligations, compliance and security
Location and Travel
- Based in the Fraser Valley, this position supports a hybrid of remote and office-based work
Salary Range
- $100,000 – $130,000, based on a combination of education and experience
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 5 – 7 years of related experience
- Advanced fluency in Microsoft Office 365 suite of products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Dynamics/CRM, SharePoint etc.)
- Strong IT knowledge and skills
- Advanced working knowledge and experience in cloud-based accounting systems (QBO)
- GAAP knowledge, CPA highly preferred
- Strong written, verbal and collaboration skills
- Ability to solve complex problems, engage alternate viewpoints and make effective decisions
Why Join Us?
Take the next step in your career in a unique nonprofit environment—with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about making a difference for BC workers and employers.
At the Alliance, our goal is to make manufacturing safer so B.C. workers get home safely at the end of every workday. Based in Chilliwack, we work with more than 3000 manufacturers in British Columbia to reduce injuries in the workplace. We provide occupational health and safety advisory services, resources, and training to manufacturing and food processing businesses across the province. Equality and inclusion are essential values of the Alliance, and we are committed to building a diverse and talented team. We offer a competitive salary along with a compensation and benefits package that includes vacation, health and dental care, Employee and Family Assistance Program, and contributions towards your retirement.
