Senior Accountant

SHARE Family & Community Services • Port Moody, BC

17d • Hybrid

About The Position

SHARE Family & Community Services is looking for 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 an organization that changes lives every day, supporting housing and social services for the most vulnerable members of the community. The Senior Accountant will oversee financial operations, acting as a bridge between complex data and strategic action.

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

• Multilingual skills and multicultural competence are assets.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Supervise, mentor, and support finance staff, including bookkeepers and payroll administrator.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and strong customer service within the finance team.
• Lead the development and implementation of efficient financial systems 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.

Benefits

• 4 weeks of annual paid time off
• All BC statutory holidays
• 2 additional paid days for Easter Monday and Boxing Day
• Enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)
• 100% employer-paid health, dental, life, and long-term disability
• Occasional work-from-home options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees