Manager, Finance

At BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, we’re on a quest to ensure every kid in the province receives the best health care imaginable. As a fundraising organization, we inspire communities and people to support BC Children’s Hospital, along with its world‑class research institute, mental health facility and rehabilitation center.

Our work makes a profound difference. From helping get the boldest research ideas off the ground to supporting the most advanced equipment, together we are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in children’s health care. This is no small task—which is why we’re looking for passionate people to join our team and help propel our work forward to power the possible
.

Are you a finance leader who enjoys rolling up your sleeves while guiding a high‑performing team? As Manager, Finance
, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, ensuring strong financial stewardship, and supporting organizational decision‑making through insightful analysis and reporting. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity where your expertise will directly support our important cause of powering the possible for child health across the province.

Reporting to the Director, Finance, you will:

• Lead Financial Operations & Reporting:
  Oversee full‑cycle accounting, month‑end and year‑end processes, and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting for senior leadership, Committees, and the Board.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis:
  Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities, prepare complex investment budgets, and deliver meaningful financial and business analysis that supports strategic decision‑making.
• Ensure Strong Controls, Compliance & Audit Readiness:
  Maintain effective internal controls, oversee tax reporting, coordinate annual audits, and manage corporate insurance to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
• Provide Oversight of the Lottery Program:
  Lead the financial management of the organization’s lottery program, including budgeting, performance monitoring, and compliance with charitable gaming regulations.
• Lead, Coach & Develop the Finance Team:
  Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering accountability, continuous learning, and strong performance in a fast‑paced environment.

We understand that no single candidate will perfectly meet all the qualifications outlined for this job posting. The following highlights the qualifications we consider important:

• A degree in business or accounting and completion of a CPA designation program. This educational background is complemented by 7 years of related experience; experience in the non‑profit sector is considered an asset.
• Detail‑orientation with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strong judgment and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multifaceted projects and a capacity to perform well in a fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and business communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Advanced competency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong understanding of inter‑fund and inter‑unit accounting; experience in fund accounting is considered an asset.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to produce quality work within tight time frames.
• Working knowledge of current GAAP, commodity taxes, charitable tax returns, restricted fund accounting as well as BC gaming regulations
• Familiar with Canadian legal frameworks for corporations and charitable sector statutory requirements
• A continuous improvement mindset with demonstrated experience working on process and technology improvement projects.
• A commitment to our values:
  Think Big, Step Up, Lead with Heart

Ensuring that kids receive the best health care imaginable is no small task, therefore taking care of our team is a top priority. To help you power the possible and to support you in your health, well‑being, and career growth, in addition to competitive compensation, we offer perks like a hybrid work environment (minimum of two days per week in office) and nine‑day fortnight schedule, generous vacation, top‑notch health and dental benefits, a health care spending…