Financial Controller

Overview

A charitable organization operating social enterprises in outdoor learning and education is seeking a full-time Financial Controller. This permanent role will transition from a previously contracted Financial Manager position and is open to candidates located anywhere in Canada, with a slight preference for those near Invermere, BC.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank and credit card reconciliations, journal entries, and financial record maintenance.
• Oversee fund accounting and budget monitoring, including grant/project class management, deferred revenue, and GST/PST compliance.
• Support social enterprise financial operations, including QuickBooks Online and WooCommerce integration, daily sync updates, payment posting, discount reconciliation, Stripe classing, and inventory tracking via Square.
• Process payroll, including remittances, T4/T4A preparation, vacation and sick time tracking, and benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations such as GST, PST, WCB, CRA filings, and monitor international and US compliance and sales tax risks related to charitable social enterprise activities outside Canada.
• Provide financial reporting and insights to the Executive Director, Treasurer, Board of Directors, and key staff.
• Assist with financial strategy development, pricing evaluation, policy development, and exploring revenue diversification opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation is highly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of full-cycle accounting experience combining inventory-based bookkeeping with non-profit or charity fund accounting.
• Payroll experience including taxation, benefits, vacation pay, remittances, and coding.
• Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Online, inventory management, and e-commerce systems such as WooCommerce.
• Strong knowledge of charity tax laws, donation receipting rules, and non-profit accounting standards.
• Effective and accessible communication skills for working with board members, staff, and external organizations.
• Cultural Awareness Training is an asset; ongoing training will be provided.

Work Hours

• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Flexible schedule between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM Pacific Time.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary range: $85,000 to $95,000+ annually, commensurate with experience.
• Three weeks of starting vacation (can be used as accrued).
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
• Health Spending Account.
• Home office allowance.
• Annual salary increases to account for inflation.
• RRSP contributions after one year.
• 40% discount on resources, equipment, and tools sold by the organization.
• 100% discount on training, workshops, and certifications offered.
• Paid annual sick days (up to 7) and bereavement days (up to 5).

Location

• Remote position available anywhere in Canada.
• Candidates must have a fully functioning remote office setup.
• Preference given to candidates located near Invermere, British Columbia.

Application

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV. Applications are open from June until the position is filled, with an ideal start date in early August (flexible).

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