<p>One British Columbia’s most defining assets are its trees. Towering Cedars and Douglas Firs, hearty pines, spruce, and Larch. The trees and forests of British Columbia have helped define our province and shape our daily lives. The health of our trees and forests is vital to BC’s ecosystem and our economy; our client, a thriving business in BC’s Forestry / Silviculture Industry, is dedicated to tending our forests and helping them continue to thrive.</p><p><br></p><p>Based out of East Vancouver, this organization’s roots lay in tree planting. From there, they have diversified to include many aspects of the silviculture value chain, including reforestation, ecosystem analysis, surveying, and First Nations consultation and partnerships. As the business continues to grow, adapt, and take on new partnerships, the need for a sophisticated and thoughtful Director of Finance has become abundantly clear.</p><p><br></p><p>Reporting to the CEO and Executive Management Committee, the Director of Finance will play a significant and strategic role in developing processes and procedures that allow the business to continue to scale and building management reporting and KPIs to assist in strategic decision making, while ensuring the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting is accurate, timely, and meaningful.</p><p><br></p><p>Key responsibilities would include:</p><p>- Oversight and functioning of the accounting department from accounts payable to the production of financial statements and management reporting</p><p>- Prepare cash-flow reports and projections</p><p>- Evaluate, apply and refine policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies</p><p>- Manage the production of, and monthly monitoring of, the annual budgets and forecasts</p><p>- Work closely with the executive team and operational leaders to ensure efficient and successful organization-wide operations</p><p>- Present monthly financial reports to executive committee and stakeholders</p><p>- Support Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems upgrades and other departmental or organization-wide improvements, with research, planning, and implementation, as required</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Abbotsford, British Columbia. In this role, you will handle crucial financial tasks, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all processes. This is a long-term contract position offering the opportunity to work within the non-profit sector.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Oversee accounts payable approvals, ensuring all transactions meet organizational standards.</p><p>• Process and enter invoices while preparing payments for disbursement.</p><p>• Address a backlog invoices, ensuring timely resolution.</p><p>• Apply appropriate account codes to transactions, maintaining accuracy and consistency.</p><p>• Focus on attention to detail, ensuring all steps in the process are completed thoroughly.</p><p>• Adapt to changing priorities and workflows within the organization.</p><p>• Utilize software tools such as Blackbaud and Microsoft Excel to streamline processes.</p>
