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Finance Manager

We are committed to excellence in financial management and support to enhance our church’s programs, events, and outreach initiatives.

This role is responsible for the financial records and reporting of the church, overseeing the Finance team, responsible for payroll and HR records, and knowing and upholding governmental and church-based financial policies.

This role provides financial expertise through financial accounting and reporting activities, account reconciliations, journal entries and complex analysis. Involves internal audit and controls, risk assessments, year-end audit and all other related reporting activities.

Responsibilities

Financial Administration 

  • Ensure sound financial management by adhering to best practices and Centre Church’s financial policies and guidelines.
  • Supervise accounting staff/ contractors and ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial records.
  • Conduct ongoing cash flow analysis to support informed decision-making and financial stability.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable financial regulations, standards, and reporting requirements.
  • Coordinate and support annual reviews and work collaboratively with external financial reviewers.
  • Support the presentation of monthly financial statements.
  • Work with the finance committee to review monthly reconciliations
  • Identify and recommend opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve financial processes.

 

Payroll Management

  • Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including collecting, calculating, and entering payroll data for all employees.
  • Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
  • Administer and maintain payroll systems, ensuring data integrity and overseeing system updates or enhancements.
  • Prepare year-end employee tax slips/forms and complete all required government filings within established deadlines.
  • Process new hires, terminations, promotions, and other employee status changes in the payroll system, ensuring accuracy and resolving any discrepancies.

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in a financial or business program, and an accounting designation (accounting designation preferred but not required)
  • 3+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a church, ministry, non-profit organization or similar organization
  • Previous experience in full-cycle Canadian payroll and benefits managment
  • Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and applications
  • Strong experience and knowledge in accounting, reporting systems and internal control
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to prioritize several competing objectives and demonstrates a high degree of accuracy with complex information
  • Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, initiative and a high degree of confidentiality
  • Experience working with QBO 

Personal Qualifications

  • Is a follower of Jesus, having recognized and repented of personal sin and is baptized with an understanding of the gospel. The individual’s life clearly demonstrates a high level of spiritual maturity.
  • Is growing in Christ-likeness demonstrating a commitment to spirit (heart, will) transformation through the disciplines (prayer, study, giving, fasting, solitude, confession, unity, worship, etc.).
  • Should have a clear sense of God’s calling to ministry at Centre Church with much passion for the calling.
  • Aligns with Centre Church’s mission, values, and statement of faith, understanding that all ministries do not stand alone, but fit in under the umbrella of Centre Church’s vision and goals.

Details

Contract Length
Part Time Permanent (20-25 hrs a week)

(note – open to contractors)

Location

On-site work in Vancouver, BC or remote

Salary Range
$40 -$45 / hr

Benefits

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment fostering creativity and innovation.
  • Convenient Downtown office location close to the beach with access to public transportation

To Apply

Please email workwithus@centrechurch.ca and include the following: 


  1. The position title as the email subject.
  2. Your resumé attached.
  3. A cover letter briefly describing your interest in this position attached.
  4. At least two contactable  references (one must be a professional reference).


Applicants that do not include all four items listed above will not be considered, so please make sure to go over all the details before you submit your application!

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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