Finance Officer

Annual Salary Range: $63,000 - $73,000

• Permanent Full-time Opportunity with Extended Health Benefits and eligible to participate in the BC Municipal Pension Plan.

Purpose

The Finance Officer performs backup day-to-day accounting and financial activities of the Foundation to assist with process improvements within the department.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries, bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Coordinate bi-weekly disbursement cheque runs.
• Complete monthly donation reconciliation and weekly donation bank transactions.
• Support biweekly disbursement cheque runs and liaise with PHSA Accounts Payable.
• Monitor weekly corporate credit card balances, assist with credit limit adjustments and manage card issuance.
• Provide backup support for quarterly PST and GST filings.
• Respond to queries, fund balances and commitments outstanding to fund signatories and Foundation staff.
• Assist with financial reporting for Foundation raffles in compliance with Gaming Policy & Enforcement Branch regulations.
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly financial reporting package and fund balance updates.
• Support the development of audit working papers related to cash, grants and other financial areas.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of full cycle bookkeeping experience, with a registered charity or non-profit organization considered an asset.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPA Designation or working towards designation.
• Understanding of fund accounting and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the non-profit sector considered an asset.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with PeopleSoft and/or Raiser’s Edge is an asset.
• Prior experience in grant management is an asset.
• Exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work independently or collaboratively.
• Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Commitment to ethical behaviour and alignment with the mission and values of St. Paul’s Foundation.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to creating a great workplace. At St. Paul’s Foundation, we are fully committed to building a strong and representative team. To that end, we especially encourage applications from members of all communities who are disadvantaged on any grounds under the BC Human Rights Code, including people of colour, people of all genders and sexualities, people with disabilities, and Indigenous Peoples, who, as a result of colonization, are under-represented in positions of economic, social, and political influence and leadership.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to the attention of P. Wylie at SPFCareers@phc.ca by noon on Friday, November 21, 2025.

Thank you for your interest in working with St. Paul’s Foundation. Only candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted.

About St. Paul’s Foundation

St. Paul’s Foundation raises funds to support patients, residents, caregivers, and families at St. Paul’s Hospital and at Providence Health Care’s 19 sites across BC. Our generous donors are an essential part of Providence Health Care’s mission to deliver compassionate care, innovative research, and world-class medical training and education.

As we look back on our 130-year history – and forward to our future in the new St. Paul’s Hospital at the Jim Pattison Medical Centre – we are ready to further push the boundaries of innovation, research, and patient-centred care for the people of British Columbia and beyond. Truly, our mission and the support of our community have never been more important.
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