Accounting Manager, Foundation

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Accounting Manager, Foundation

Administrator

Permanent

Monday, March 2 2026

The Langara College Foundation is a registered charity which operates to raise funds and provide financial support to enhance student success at Langara College. The Foundation operates as a separate legal entity and works collaboratively with the College to fundraise for programs and services to support student success. This collaboration between Langara College and the Langara College Foundation, embodies an integrative partnership of shared services, whilst maintaining independence through separate governance structures and mandates.

The Accounting Manager, Foundation is responsible for the management, implementation and oversight of all financial activities for the Foundation.

This position leads and effectively manages all financial and accounting activities for the Foundation and is responsible for the day-to-day accounting; review and reconciliation of all accounting records; monitoring, processing, and accounting for all donations and investments; and the control and reconciliation of all transactions affecting cash. This position is responsible for the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, coordinates with and assists the Foundation’s external auditors during the annual audit, and liaises with Langara College Financial Services staff.

• Responsible for the accounting and financial management of the Foundation, in accordance to College and Foundation policies:
• Manages the day-to-day accounting and financial functions of the Foundation.
• Participates in the selection and implementation of new information systems and upgrades. Works with the ERP project team(s); advising on and integrating Foundation processes into the College’s existing and future financial information systems.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements, donation reports, and award distribution reports in a timely manner for the Executive Director and Foundation Board.
• Works with Foundation and College staff to coordinate, accept and process all donations (including gifts in kind).
• Researches and provides opinions and recommendations on accounting standards, accounting treatment of transactions, and tax and other regulatory compliance issues.
• Ensures that control systems are in place to safeguard the assets of the Foundation.
• Participates in the development of Foundation policies and practices, particularly with respect to accounting.
• Monitors regulatory changes and reporting requirements; and implements appropriate systems and processes to meet those requirements.
• Liaises with the Foundation’s auditors, bankers, investment advisers, donors, and Langara College Financial Services personnel.
• Supervises and directs the work of College personnel supporting the Foundation’s accounting and financial functions. Coordinates with Financial Services management to assign designated personnel to support the Foundation’s accountancy needs.
• Records all transactions and assets in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintains and utilizes the Foundation’s financial information system and Raiser’s Edge system.
• Prepares official donation receipts and ensures compliance with CRA requirements and regulations regarding receipts.
• Reconciles the related party accounts with Langara College and facilitates payments between the Foundation and College
• Uploads monthly payroll deductions from the College employees to the Foundation’s accounting system
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