Senior Manager of Finance

Our Mission is to enable life-changing mentoring relationships to ignite the power and potential of young people.

Our Vision is that all young people realize their full potential

Our Core Values are:

• We Champion Potential
• Every Connection Counts
• Showing Up Matters

Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland is a non-profit society and proud member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada Federation. We are committed to enhancing the confidence, self-esteem, and well-being of female, female-identifying, non-binary, gender fluid, transgender, and Two Spirit youth. Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland is a leader in mentoring youth and providing ongoing support through a variety of engaging programs.

Our organization is committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from those who identify as Indigenous, a person of colour, 2

SLGBTQIA+, a person with a disability, or member of another community that experiences additional barriers. Join us and make a positive difference in the lives of others in the community.

Big Sisters is a friendly, inclusive and committed team who offers their employees fifteen vacation days within the first year, fifteen wellbeing days as well as three personal days. We provide a generous health care and extended benefits package, including prescription drugs and dental plan. We also offer our employees a professional development allocation and various learning opportunities. Ignite your full potential with Big Sisters!

Is this you?

You are a strategic and detail-oriented financial leader who thrives in managing financial stewardship, reporting, and compliance. Highly organized, you excel at balancing multiple priorities, including budgeting, risk management, financial planning, and donor database administration. You collaborate effectively with leadership teams, board members, fundraising colleagues, and stakeholders, fostering transparency and trust. Passionate about the non-profit sector, you are driven to enhance the financial sustainability of Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland.

Reporting to the CEO, the Senior Manager of Finance provides strategic financial guidance to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, supporting decision-making, financial planning, and investment strategies. Leading the Manager of Finance & Accounting, this role oversees budgeting, auditing, risk management, and regulatory compliance, and administers the Raiser's Edge donor database and tax receipting, all in support of our mission.

• Provide financial leadership and guidance to the CEO, SLT, and Board of Directors.
• Oversee financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash flow management.
• Develop and present the annual operating and capital budgets to the SLT and Board of Directors.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Monitor cash flow and ensure financial sustainability through proactive financial management with the CEO.
• Supervise payroll, benefits administration, and financial aspects of HR in collaboration with the CEO and Operations team.
• Oversee the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Establish, implement, and update financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Assess and improve financial and accounting systems to enhance reporting, forecasting, and oversight.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager of People and Operations to manage capital assets and maintain an inventory chart.
• Ensure the organization maintains adequate and comprehensive insurance coverage to mitigate risks.
• Oversee investment policies and practices in consultation with the CEO and Finance Committee.