Senior Accountant

SHARE Family & Community Services•Port Moody, BC

29d•Hybrid

About The Position

SHARE Family & Community Services is seeking a strategic, hands-on Senior Accountant to join their team in the Tri-Cities. This role is an opportunity to be a financial architect for a non-profit organization that changes lives daily. There are two positions available, both supporting the agency’s financial operations, with one position having a primary focus on the 43Housing Program, including financial oversight, reporting, and systems management.

Requirements

A CPA designation in good standing with CPA BC.
3+ years in financial management, ideally within the charitable or not-for-profit sector.
Deep understanding of Canadian NPO accounting standards.
Proven ability to build cohesive, high-performing teams and a culture of continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Housing sector or property management experience is a definite asset.
Experience working with Arcori Housing system is an asset.
Ability to make financial data accessible to non-finance colleagues.

Responsibilities

Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and variance reports.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities.
Develop and maintain internal financial controls and accounting policies in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards.
Deliver comprehensive financial oversight for the Housing program, including rent revenue tracking, subsidy reconciliations, and the preparation of monthly financial and program specific performance reports.
Reconcile Housing systems databases with general ledger records and dedicated 43 Housing bank accounts to guarantee the accuracy, completeness and audit-readiness of all housing financial operations.
Coordinate annual financial audits and ensure audit readiness of all financial records.
Ensure compliance with all funder reporting requirements, regulatory bodies, and internal policies.
Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies to leadership.
Maintain housing-related financial data within system databases to meet strict audit, regulatory, and funder compliance standards, specifically overseeing tenant receivables and subsidy reporting.
Track revenue and expenditures related to grants and contracts.
Support program staff with budget development for proposals and reporting on restricted funds.
Ensure proper allocation of funding and adherence to restrictions and timelines.
Provide specialized financial management for the Housing program, overseeing operating agreement compliance, subsidy allocations, and complex rent-geared-to-income (RGI) calculations.
Supervise, mentor, and support finance staff team.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and strong customer service within the finance team.
Supports the development and implementation of efficient financial systems, integrations, processes and practices.
Serve as a finance liaison to other departments and support program managers in financial literacy and planning.
Participate in cross-departmental projects and organizational initiatives requiring financial oversight.
Act as the primary finance partner to the Housing leadership team, translating complex financial data into actionable insights to guide program strategy operational orientations and decision-making.
Work in collaboration with the Director of Housing to manage capital planning, funding allocations, and facility maintenance budgets.