Position Description

Department: Finance & Operations  
Reports to: Senior Director, Finance & Operations
Direct Reports: Accounts Payable & Purchasing Administrator, Senior Donor Relations Administrator 
Status: Full-time
Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 

Position Overview:  

The Accounting Manager leads the accounting team, oversees daily accounting operations, and ensures accurate financial reporting. The incumbent will provide information to the Senior Director, Finance & Operations as requested to support analysis, budgeting, forecasting and the preparation of financial reports. 

Major Responsibilities:  

• Manage and execute the accounting operations including the review of journal entries, payroll, benefits and pension administration, accounts payable, accounts receivable and statutory reporting. 
•  Oversee internal controls to ensure that accounting activities are in accordance with established legal regulatory and company policies and procedures. 
• Lead the accounting team to build a culture of collaboration, engagement and flourishing 
• Identify and implement opportunities to optimize functions and efficiency within the available resources 
• Provide strategic analysis as requested to drive improved decision making. 
• Work with external auditors and audit committee to support the annual audit. 
• Prepare financial information for monthly, quarterly and annual reports. 
• Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of financial information. 
• Provides input on all accounting matters including financial systems, recordkeeping, analysis, and reporting. 
• Sets the priorities within accounting group. 
• All other financial and regulatory reporting to various companies and agencies (CRA, FSRA, Stats Can, etc.) 
• Participate in staff meetings, devotions and prayer meetings 
• Other related duties as required or assigned.  

Qualifications: 

• Have a deep growing personal faith in Jesus Christ and support the Statement of Faith of The Peoples Church. 
• University degree in Business/Accounting, with advanced degree or professional accounting designation (such as CA, CPA, CGA, CMA, CMT) preferred. 
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of corporate accounting 
• Thorough knowledge of all relevant Federal, Provincial, and local requirements regarding financial records, pensions, benefits etc  
• Experience supporting audits performed by external audit firms 
• Experience leading a collaborative team 
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills 
• Experience in contemporary accounting systems 
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office 
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to make the necessary decisions 
• Attention to detail  
• Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills 

Working Conditions: 

• Interacts with others (volunteers, staff, congregants, vendors) regularly 
• Management position which involves working extra hours 
• Must attend The Peoples Church 
• Full time – occasional weekends 
• Vulnerable Sector clearance required 
• Support and understand Shared mandate and Statement of Faith 
• Participate in staff meetings, devotions etc.  

The Peoples Church is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our Director, People & Culture of the accommodation measures, if required, which would enable you to be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.  

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.