Finance Director
Midwives Association of British Columbia
Strengthening Midwifery, Transforming Healthcare
Are you an optimistic and knowledgeable leader ready to guide the financial strength of a healthcare association? Are you seasoned at establishing sound practices and procedures?
Our client, the Midwives Association of BC is looking for their next Finance Director, based in Vancouver, BC.
Midwives Association of BC
The Midwives Association of BC (MABC) is the professional association for midwives in BC. The MABC’s objectives are to:
· Promote the profession of midwifery within the province of British Columbia.
· Advocate for the ongoing development and enhancement of midwifery services.
· Provide continuing education opportunities for its members.
· Provide professional services to its midwives, including liability insurance and representation in matters of remuneration and benefits.
· Support midwifery education programs which are provincially available, broad based, accessible and affordable.
· Represent the interests of midwives and the profession of midwifery.
Midwives are experts in maternal care and birth. Please visit www.bcmidwives.com for more information.
What Will the Finance Director Undertake?
Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), the Finance Director is responsible for the successful financial operations of the MABC office with specific responsibilities in financial oversight and monitoring, including development and implementation of sound fiscal management practices. As a member of the leadership team, the Finance Director serves as a subject matter expert and advisor. All work is done with the mission, vision and strategic priorities of the organization in mind.
As the Finance Director, you are accountable for overseeing all financial processes, including financial management, payroll operations, not-for-profit accounting, budgeting, forecasting, banking, insurance and audit management. You will provide leadership in analyzing the financial performance of the organization to identify opportunities for strategic, innovative, and forward-thinking change. As the Director of Finance you are expected to work with various stakeholders including the Board of Directors and leadership team, to design, develop and prepare financial management and analytical reports that support fulsome decision-making related to both internal and external issues. You will ensure timely collection of revenue and play a key role in keeping the organization funded.
What Skills, Competencies and Experience Does the Finance Director Possess?
This is a busy, challenging and engaging opportunity for an experienced non-profit leader, within the healthcare field, who is a champion of midwifery and committed to supporting a diverse and engaged membership group. As the ideal candidate, you are a highly professional and engaging individual who has excellent written and verbal communication skills with a penchant for relationship building and the ability to exercise sound judgement, discretion, and confidentiality. You have a strong set of technical skills including familiarity and comfort with operating a variety of software systems, proficiency with QuickBooks, including QuickBooks Enterprise and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office. You have a strong understanding of accounting principles.
You apply diligence with attention to detail to maintain, monitor, calculate, process, and summarize financial and statistical data, records, and confidential information. You have a demonstrated ability to interpret, explain and apply relevant municipal, provincial and federal policies, laws and regulations that apply to MABC. You possess problem solving skills with a solution focused mindset; roadblocks don’t phase you and you get excited by finding your way through.
You possess a degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance or a related field with recent, related experience in management of a not-for-profit organization, five years of which demonstrate experience in financial planning, analysis and budgeting experience. You also have obtained your CPA designation.
How Can I Apply?
The Association offers a value driven and fun work environment, the opportunity to make an impact alongside a dedicated and professional team, and the chance to make this role your own. The compensation range for this role starts at $80,000 per year and increases, based on relevant skills and experience. Benefits include a flexible work environment, with the ability to split your time between home and the MABC office, Extended Health, Life Insurance, and LTD. Please submit, in confidence, your resume with a letter of introduction and your salary requirements, to hello@praxisrecruitment.ca before 4:00 on May 1, 2023. We respond to all queries and applicants.
Praxis Recruitment is a Recruitment Firm located on the Sunshine Coast (the traditional and unceded homelands of the shíshálh and Skwxwú7mesh Nations) in beautiful British Columbia. We provide exceptional customer service and operate with the highest level of respect to our clients and applicants.
