Manager, Finance and Operations
The Gibsons Community Building Society
The Gibsons Public Market & Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre
A Vibrant Hub of Coastal Life
Are you a passionate and knowledgeable non-profit leader ready to guide the operations and finance of a community society? Do you enjoy having a wide variety of responsibilities? Are you skilled at relationship building, negotiations, and conflict management?
Our client, the Gibsons Community Building Society is pleased to announce they are looking for their next Manager, Finance and Operations.
If you are interested in being part of building our vibrant community, read on for details.
The Gibsons Community Building Society
The Gibsons Community Building Society (GCBS) is a not-for-profit society that operates the Gibsons Public Market and the Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre. Gibsons Public Market is a destination for Sunshine Coast residents and visitors where all are welcome to convene and learn, enjoy local food, fresh produce, art and entertainment. The Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre is a 30-tank “collect-and-release” aquarium which is home to more than 200 creatures representing 70 species, all collected from the pristine waters of Howe Sound and Sechelt Inlet. The GCBS believes in connecting people to foster a healthier, more social, and caring community. They inspire sustainable behaviour for the health of our ocean and planet and they create opportunities for artists and entrepreneurs to foster community economic development. Please visit www.gibsonspublicmarket.com and www.gibsonsmarine-ed.org for more information.
What Will the Manager, Finance and Operations Undertake?
Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), the Manager, Finance and Operations (MFO) is responsible for the successful development, evaluation and improvement of the Society’s Finance and Facility Management. Overseeing internal Administrative Assistants plus an Operations Coordinator as well as Facility Contractors, this role is integral to the Society in meeting its goals and objectives. The key responsibilities include analyzing and presenting financial reports and statements, collating financial reporting as well as leading the audit review process, budgeting, cash flow and forecasting. The MFO will also undertake contracts management, implement a reporting system, and update and implement business policies and accounting practices.
The MFO is accountable for developing and leading an internal team to support business planning, facility, administration, human resources, and IT. Through delegation to a team, you will provide oversight for tenant matters, ensuring the facility is well maintained, renovated as needed and meets compliance standards and government regulations. You will deal with emergencies and provide oversight for Finance, Human Resources, Technology and Administration.
What Skills, Competencies and Experience Does the Manager, Finance and Operations Possess?
This is a tremendous opportunity for a finance and operations leader to maximize and strengthen the internal capacity of a well-respected, high-impact organization. You have a Bachelor’s degree (MBA or CPA is ideal) with over seven years of professional experience; preferably you have six years’ experience in finance and operations. Experience in the HR function is a definite asset. You are experienced with having the final responsibility for the quality and content of all financial data, reporting, and audit coordination for either a division or significant program area. As the ideal candidate you bring strong written and oral communication skills. You have outstanding interpersonal, business, and political acumen. You have a proven track record of setting priorities, a keen understanding of analytics, are both tech savvy and a people person.
How Can I Apply?
The Society 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. Compensation for this role $70,000+ and increases as is applicable. Please submit, in confidence, your resume with a letter of introduction and your salary requirements, to hello@praxisrecruitment.ca. This position will remain open until filled. 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.
