logo image

SALTS Job Board

Finance Manager

Description

Reports to: Executive Director 
Status: Full-time Permanent 
Supervision Given: Part-time Finance Clerk 
 
Job Summary: 
Ensures the financial health of the Society by developing and maintaining accurate financial policies, procedures and transaction records. Hybrid work model with flex time. Standard office hours are 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday at 451 Herald Street, Victoria BC. Must be legally entitled to work in Canada. 
 
About SALTS and Our Mission: 
SALTS is a non-denominational Christian organization that provides youth mentorship on tall ships. Each year, 1700 young people (ages 13-25) receive “sail and life training” aboard one of our two schooners. SALTS Board, staff and crew members must be deeply committed to our mission: “to develop the spiritual, relational, and physical potential of young people through sail training, shipboard life and associated activities in a Christian environment.” SALTS currently has 25 full-time, year-round employees and an annual operating budget of ~$3.3 million. To learn more about SALTS, please visit www.salts.ca
 
Essential Functions and Accountabilities: 
  • Ensure accuracy of core financial data in QuickBooks Online 
  • Implement month end procedures including bank and investment reconciliations 
  • Account for, reconcile, and monitor endowments and bursaries on a monthly basis 
  • Reconcile interfund balances monthly 
  • Prepare monthly journal entries including recurring prepaids, amortization, accruals, and correcting entries 
  • Maintain inventory and sales records of donated boats 
  • Cashflow management 
  • Prepare and file monthly PST returns, quarterly GST returns, quarterly and annual WorkSafe returns, annual Canadian and USA tax returns, annual report to the BC Registrar 
  • Revenue reconciliation reporting – database to QuickBooks Online 
  • Prepare monthly budget versus expenditure reports and internal financial statements on a timely basis 
  • Create and monitor annual budget 
  • Advise the Executive Director on matters related to financial health and budget goals 
  • Prepare semi-monthly in-house payroll and maintain confidential payroll records 
  • Prepare and remit semi-monthly source deductions to CRA, and monthly RRSP contributions 
  • Maintain records for Group Benefits Plan, serving as Benefits Administrator 
  • Prepare annual T4’s & T4 Summary and file with the CRA 
  • Manage other payroll related matters including compliance with the Canada Labour Code, tracking taxable benefits, expense reimbursements and maintenance of employee leave / hours worked 
  • Maintain a current set of financial policies and procedures which is accessible to the Executive Director 
  • Communicate with auditors and co-ordinate annual financial statement audit 
  • Prepare year-end working papers and supporting documentation as required by auditors 
  • Supervise Finance Clerk who is responsible for Accounts Receivable, deferred revenue, Accounts Payable, credit card reconciliations, and SALTS-branded merchandise 
 
Other Duties: 
  • Assist other team members with their responsibilities if/when necessary, such as answering occasional phone calls, assisting a guest, helping at a SALTS event or assisting in communications during an emergency on board our schooners 
  • A satisfactory criminal record check is an employment requirement and must be updated when requested 
  • Assume other responsibilities as specified by the Executive Director 
 
Knowledge and Skills: 
  • Proven experience in a financial management role 
  • Excellent working knowledge of Quickbooks Online and Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel 
  • Ability to plan, organize and effectively manage multiple priorities 
  • Ability to identify workflow and process improvements utilizing technologies to drive efficiencies and change 
  • Strong attention to detail 
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a cooperative, friendly attitude 
  • Professional and courteous phone manner 
  • Good written and verbal communication skills 
  • Experience working with a charitable or non-profit organization and familiarity with Canada Revenue Agency guidelines for Registered Charities is an asset 
 
Education: 
  • CPA designation preferred but any accounting training is an asset 
  • Minimum of five years industry experience for undesignated candidates 

Timeline:
Closing date January 12/2025 or as soon thereafter as a suitable candidate is found.

Non-salary benefits: 5% employer RRSP contribution, group benefits/extended health plan, and paid vacation 

Compensation

$54,000.00 - $86,000.00 per year

Know someone who would be a perfect fit? Let them know!