VP, Finance; Mat Leave Coverage

Position: VP, Finance (Mat Leave Coverage)
Reporting To
CEO

Purpose
To provide strategic financial leadership to BC Parks Foundation, ensuring the integrity of financial operations, compliance, and reporting, and building lasting capability within the finance function.

Overview
BC Parks Foundation (BCPF) is the official charitable partner and conservation financing mechanism to British Columbia’s world-class system of parks and protected areas. Our role is to build a diverse and active community of support. Our mission is to create the greatest system of parks and Indigenous protected areas in the world.

We Are

A charitable, purpose-driven organization passionate about enjoying and protecting nature in British Columbia

People who value spark, respect with caring, reciprocity, and greatness

A warm, positive, hard-working team who operate in a spirit of gratitude and celebration

Connected to a wide variety of community groups, First Nations, businesses, governments and other partners

You Are

Solutions-oriented with the ability to step into a dynamic environment, diagnose needs, and deliver measurable impact within a defined term

A collaborative, entrepreneurial non-profit leader who can contribute to overall organizational performance, culture and effectiveness

Able to inspire your team and lead through change

Knowledgeable about Canadian charitable regulations, fund accounting, and sector best practices, with the keen ability to effectively communicate technical information to stakeholders and build capability in those around you

Experienced in ERP optimization and energized by driving process efficiency and with scalability in mind

Role Summary
The VP, Finance is a term role covering a parental leave. The incoming VP will be responsible for the Finance and Accounting function, leading the Finance team to handle all aspects of budgeting, forecasting, financial data recording and reporting.

A key priority for the term is to review and enhance processes for charitable compliance across fund accounting, earned revenue, and other regulatory areas, and to train and support the finance team to build capability and ensure adherence to best practices.

In parallel, the VP will drive the ongoing automation and optimization of financial processes, maximizing the capability of BCPF’s Acumatica ERP system to improve efficiency, accuracy and scalability.

The VP, Finance is a trusted advisor, resource and collaborator with the CEO and senior leadership team on strategic direction, financial, risk management, compliance and legal considerations, and has a key role in building and maintaining the positive culture of the organization.

Responsibilities
The VP, Finance is responsible for:

CEO & Board Support

Serve as a trusted resource and highly regarded technical expert on financial, risk management and compliance matters to both the CEO and Board

Provide key insight to the CEO when undertaking strategic direction setting and operational planning for BCPF.

Leadership

Lead the finance team on a day-to-day basis, recognized as a trusted and approachable expert and exemplifying BCPF’s culture

Lead the finance function to be a credible provider of timely, accurate financial information and knowledge throughout the organization

Establish and maintain efficient and effective processes, systems and finance team structure that keep pace with the needs of BCPF.

Review and enhance processes for charitable compliance across fund accounting, earned revenue, and other regulatory areas; train and support the finance team to build capability and ensure adherence to best practices

Drive the ongoing automation and optimization of financial processes, maximizing the capability of BCPF’s Acumatica ERP system to improve efficiency, accuracy and scalability

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Reporting

Partner with the CEO and executive team to develop an annual budget that supports the strategic and operational objectives of BCPF, leaving budget owners with a sense of understanding and ownership

Present the budget to the F&A Committee and Board and obtain approval; monitor compliance with course correction as necessary

Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting for all internal and external stakeholders…