Director of Finance

BGC CENTRAL VANCOUVER ISLAND – DIRECTOR OF FINANCE  About BGC Central Vancouver Island (BGCCVI):  BGC Central Vancouver Island (BGCCVI) is an independent nonprofit organization operating with the support of BGC Canada as one of over 665 clubs nationwide. As the largest childcare provider on Vancouver Island, we leverage decades of experience, reliability, and community commitment to operate 14 clubs stretching from Ladysmith to the Comox Valley.

Every day, we serve hundreds of local families through high-quality childcare, youth programs, and vital parenting resources.
Our Mission:  To provide safe, supportive places where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and skills for life.
Our Core Values:  Belonging, respect, encouragement, support, working together, and speaking out.
The Opportunity  BGCCVI operates with a $10.9M budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, driven by a dedicated team of over 150 full and part-time employees. We are currently seeking a qualified, experienced professional to join our executive leadership team in the full-time role of Director of Finance.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Finance provides strategic leadership and oversight of all financial operations at BGCCVI, ensuring sustainability, effective operations, and risk management.
The Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the finance and accounting functions, including accounting department oversight, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, contractual deliverables, and compliance with funders and statutory bodies, while managing financial resources, staff, and assets. The Director delivers accurate, timely financial information to Executive Directors, Boards, and stakeholders to support informed decision-making and strong governance.
Financial Leadership & Strategy   Oversee complex operational and capital budgets, financial reporting, and cash flow to provide accurate, timely, and actionable insights for decision-making
Develop monthly forecasts and scenario alternatives to support decision-making and long-term planning
Establish and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve organizational insight, identify areas for improvement and increase organizational responsiveness
Provide strategic financial advice to the Executive Director, leadership, and Board/Finance Risk and Audit Committee
Support funding strategies, grant applications, and budget development for external proposals
Advise on capital planning schedule, reserve management, and long-term financial sustainability
Lead documentation process and procedures within finance department including regular review and edits of the Finance policies
Identify financial risks and provide recommendations for mitigation
Lead the project to replace the current accounting program, including product recommendation, procurement and implementation of new software program to further the operational efficiency and financial reporting functionality of the organization
Improve timeliness, efficiency and usefulness of internal and external reporting
Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans and operational plans with a financial lens
Financial Management, Reporting & Compliance   Oversee the full accounting function, including review of bank reconciliations, journal entries, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and statutory reporting
Contribute to the preparation of complex funding proposal budgets and grant application budgets to corporations, foundations, all levels of government, external associations and community partners
Oversee and lead the external financial reporting on organizational contracts including but not limited to $10/Day & MCFD Contracted Services
Ensures all statutory reporting and remittances occur on an accurate and timely basis (including all Payroll reporting, T4's, WCB reports, GST and Annual Information Returns)
Prepares and analyzes monthly operating statements for each department and distributes to Executive Directors, Program Directors, Board, and Finance Risk and Audit Committee…