Finance Manager/Controller - Estimated 30 to 40 hours/week (Flexible - includes benefits)
Habitat for Humanity Victoria is a local charity that brings communities together to help families build strength, stability and independence through affordable homeownership. As part of a global movement, Habitat works toward a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. Our mission is to build affordable housing and promote homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty through the mobilization of volunteers and community partners.
The successful candidate will be as passionate about making a difference as we are. While it goes without saying that you will be a highly competent self-starter able to fulfill the duties of this multi-faceted, dynamic and never-dull position, just as importantly you will be excited to work at a place where what you do has a positive impact on people in your community. This is a tremendous opportunity for a finance and operations specialist to maximize and strengthen the internal capacity of a well-respected, high-impact organization.
Reporting to the CEO, the Finance Manager/Controller will play a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in strategic decision making and operations to enable Habitat Victoria to continue to enhance its quality programming and build capacity. At the same time, you will need to be a hands-on and participative administrator responsible for processing of all bookkeeping functions including payroll, accounts payable, and deposits from donations and Restore.Sound good so far? Here’s more about what we are looking for:
Qualifications:
At least 5 years related experience and/or equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
Demonstrated knowledge of:
Generally Accepted Canadian Accounting Principles and auditing standards, financial controls and their application to financial accounting and reporting in the not for profit sector, including fund accounting and tracking of deferral of costs as it relates to the build program;
Position Summary:
The role is an important member of the organization’s management team, with responsibility for provision of financial management services including:
In addition, this hands-on role has responsibility for full-cycle accounting including:
If all of this sounds intriguing, you are truly passionate about making a difference, and are ready to wow us, please send the following to susan@qabs.ca
Closing date is 5 pm October 9, 2018.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
The successful candidate will be as passionate about making a difference as we are. While it goes without saying that you will be a highly competent self-starter able to fulfill the duties of this multi-faceted, dynamic and never-dull position, just as importantly you will be excited to work at a place where what you do has a positive impact on people in your community. This is a tremendous opportunity for a finance and operations specialist to maximize and strengthen the internal capacity of a well-respected, high-impact organization.
Reporting to the CEO, the Finance Manager/Controller will play a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in strategic decision making and operations to enable Habitat Victoria to continue to enhance its quality programming and build capacity. At the same time, you will need to be a hands-on and participative administrator responsible for processing of all bookkeeping functions including payroll, accounts payable, and deposits from donations and Restore.Sound good so far? Here’s more about what we are looking for:
Qualifications:
At least 5 years related experience and/or equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
- Experience with a charity or not-for-profit organization;
- Proven experience with Sage 50;
- Experience with MS office suite, including high proficiency in Excel;
- Post-secondary accounting and/or bookkeeping courses. Accounting designation preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of:
Generally Accepted Canadian Accounting Principles and auditing standards, financial controls and their application to financial accounting and reporting in the not for profit sector, including fund accounting and tracking of deferral of costs as it relates to the build program;
- Accepted business practices, office procedures, human resource management and administrative systems;
- Accounting and financial management skills sufficient to analyze complex financial information, develop and maintain appropriate controls, reporting systems, policies and procedures;
- Experience working with and reporting to senior executive or Board of Directors;
Position Summary:
The role is an important member of the organization’s management team, with responsibility for provision of financial management services including:
- Playing a significant role in providing the CEO information, advice and assistance to inform strategic decision-making and ensure the continued growth of operations.
- Preparing financial analyses, statements and reports in an accurate and timely manner to assist both the CEO and Board in their decision making and in meeting external audit and regulatory requirements;
- Providing policy/procedural direction to ensure that accounting and related reporting are managed in keeping with the organization’s standards/policies and relevant legislation.
In addition, this hands-on role has responsibility for full-cycle accounting including:
- Processing of accounts payable and payroll, and deposits from donations and Restore
- Cash management including cashflow forecasting
- Coordinating and assisting with the annual audit process
- Management of accounting and financial records necessary to administer and control Habitat for Humanity Victoria’s financial resources. As such, this position is accountable for ensuring that revenues, expenditures, assets and liabilities are accurately and completely recorded and reported in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.
If all of this sounds intriguing, you are truly passionate about making a difference, and are ready to wow us, please send the following to susan@qabs.ca
- a cover letter telling us why you’re excited to join our passionate team of professionals and why you see yourself as the right fit for the role;
- resume which highlights your skills and background as they relate to the position.
Closing date is 5 pm October 9, 2018.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
ReStore Various Positions Permanent Part-Time/ Permanent Full Time- all locations
You want to be challenged at your work and you want it to mean something.
Habitat for Humanity Victoria is a community based charity working for a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.
The ReStore is Habitat’s retail program that sells new and used quality merchandise to generate revenue to support Habitat’s charitable work. We are opening a new location in Victoria and are looking for a great team to operate our new ReStore. Beginning in early September we will need a full slate of team members to prepare the store for a grand opening in mid-October.
We have a competitive compensation package with benefits available to all staff working more than 20 hours per week
Position Summary:
Reporting to the ReStore Manager/Assistant Manager/Team Lead, the cashier/warehouse associate is responsible for accepting and processing donations for sale, stocking shelves, helping to lead a hardworking and motivated team of volunteers, and assisting retail customers in a warehouse retail environment.
Personal Attributes
Habitat for Humanity Victoria is a community based charity working for a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.
The ReStore is Habitat’s retail program that sells new and used quality merchandise to generate revenue to support Habitat’s charitable work. We are opening a new location in Victoria and are looking for a great team to operate our new ReStore. Beginning in early September we will need a full slate of team members to prepare the store for a grand opening in mid-October.
We have a competitive compensation package with benefits available to all staff working more than 20 hours per week
Position Summary:
Reporting to the ReStore Manager/Assistant Manager/Team Lead, the cashier/warehouse associate is responsible for accepting and processing donations for sale, stocking shelves, helping to lead a hardworking and motivated team of volunteers, and assisting retail customers in a warehouse retail environment.
Personal Attributes
- Strong belief in the mission and values of Habitat for Humanity.
- Able to lift 20 kg as part of the job functions
- Adaptable
- Willing to learn
- Flexible
- Team Player
- Cashier experience
- Previous thrift store experience
- Knowledge of Antiques, Furniture, Housewares, Building Materials, Appliances, and general retail merchandise
- Class 5 driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract
ReStore Cashier/Warehouse Associate WestShore / Uptown Locations - Permanent Part-Time 24+ Hrs/Wk.
You want to be challenged in your work and you want it to mean something. Habitat for Humanity Victoria is a community based charity working for a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. The ReStore is Habitat’s retail program that sells new and used quality merchandise to generate revenue to support Habitat’s charitable work.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the ReStore Assistant Manager/Team Lead, the cashier/warehouse associate is responsible for processing donations for sale, stocking shelves, and assisting retail customers in a warehouse retail environment
Position Summary:
Reporting to the ReStore Assistant Manager/Team Lead, the cashier/warehouse associate is responsible for processing donations for sale, stocking shelves, and assisting retail customers in a warehouse retail environment
