Accounting Manager, Foundation

Langara College • Redmond, WA

4d • $47 - $69 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Langara College Foundation is a registered charity which operates to raise funds and provide financial support to enhance student success at Langara College. The Foundation operates as a separate legal entity and works collaboratively with the College to fundraise for programs and services to support student success. This collaboration between Langara College and the Langara College Foundation, embodies an integrative partnership of shared services, whilst maintaining independence through separate governance structures and mandates. The Accounting Manager, Foundation is responsible for the management, implementation and oversight of all financial activities for the Foundation. This position leads and effectively manages all financial and accounting activities for the Foundation and is responsible for the day-to-day accounting; review and reconciliation of all accounting records; monitoring, processing, and accounting for all donations and investments; and the control and reconciliation of all transactions affecting cash. This position is responsible for the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, coordinates with and assists the Foundation’s external auditors during the annual audit, and liaises with Langara College Financial Services staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, economics, finance, or accounting.
• CPA professional accounting designation and membership in good standing with CPA-BC.
• Minimally five (5) years of recent relevant experience in a senior accountant or financial reporting position, preferably in a not-for-profit entity.
• Supervisory experience and asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial accounting and management, control and reporting procedures, practices and policies.
• Intermediate knowledge of enterprise computerized information systems used in financial, accounting and fundraising applications.
• Experience working with a financial and CRM systems.
• Knowledge of internal control systems and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency of MS Excel, software to compile, quantify and illustrate complex financial reports, comparisons, and/or projections.
• Design, implement and evaluate financial data, reporting methods and procedures.
• Effective time management skills to handle dynamic and frequently changing priorities.
• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections
• Strong analytical, problem solving, project management and strategy development skills.
• Excellent organizational, project and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and has the ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with key stakeholders including but not limited to: prospective donors, donors, co-workers and other campus departments.
• Superior use of diplomacy and persuasive negotiating skills in contacts with donors and prospective donors.
• Ability to work independently and harmoniously within a team environment.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and performs functions with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to handle and safeguard confidential information and exercise discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Advanced level with MS Office including MS Word and Excel.
• Strong and demonstrated knowledge of CRA charitable policies.
• General knowledge and understanding of privacy policies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with external audits preferred
• Experience working in charitable foundations and/ or post-secondary institutions, an asset
• Workday, Financial Edge and Raisers Edge experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accounting and financial management of the Foundation, in accordance to College and Foundation policies
• Manages Year-end Financial and Other Reporting
• Manages accounts for the Foundation’s endowment and restricted funds
• Manages the Foundation’s cash and investments
• Performs other related duties/projects as required

Benefits

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Generous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December)
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs
• Access to on-site daycare subject to availability
• Tuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availability
• Course/program tuition reimbursements
• Wellness classes and campus engagement events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager