Director of Finance and Risk Management

JOB POSTING- Director of Finance and Risk Management

(one-year term)

About Burnaby Family Life: Since 1971, Burnaby Family Life (BFL) has been offering quality community

social services in Burnaby and in neighboring communities, too. We’re building on that tradition and

working every day to make this a more inclusive and welcoming community for all.

Burnaby Family Life is proud to offer an extensive benefits package.

• Municipal Pension Plan
• Extended health care
• Professional and career development
• Wellness and preventative health
• Generous vacation and sick time

J ob Summary: The Director of Finance and Risk Management will oversee the management,

development, maintenance, and monitoring of financial control systems and services for the agency. This

position will be part of the Executive Leadership Team. The Director of Finance and Risk Management is

also responsible for establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving the organization’s risk

management framework, with primary emphasis on financial risks and related operational exposures.

This role ensures that risks are proactively identified, assessed, monitored, and mitigated while also

identifying opportunities for financial sustainability, efficiency, and strategic growth.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Develops long range and strategic plans related to finance and risk, assessing, and resolving operational issues and policies.
• Verifying year-end statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries/wages and deductions such as taxes, benefits, and CPP/EI contributions.
• Produce and provide timely and accurate accounting information in accordance with the organization's Governance and Financial Policies.
• Reviewing biweekly payroll journal entries using GLI and ensuring proper program allocations for DFR review.
• Responds to requests for information on organization's financial status (i.e. govt authority, CRA, funders, legal authority, WorkSafe etc.).
• Will oversee developing annual program budgets and ensure effective fiscal management consistent with program contracts and agency policies, procedures, legal, and other requirements.
• Oversee the accurate and timely dispersal of payroll.
• Manage and oversee all activities related to external financial audits, including planning, preparation, and execution.
• Oversee expenditures, journal and ledger entries, bank statements, account activity and other accounting and financial records. Ensures financial recording accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and established accounting and risk management standards, procedures, and internal controls. Works with the Finance Officer to investigate and follow up to discuss and correct reports, unusual or questionable entries or account balances.
• Ensures the maintenance of organized records, and supports required financial reporting to municipal, provincial and federal funders.

Strategic Initiatives and Fund Development

• Will assess the financial implications of initiatives and ensure they align with the organization's strategic goals and financial health.
• Oversee the operationalization of mid-level strategic goals within the finance department and provides ongoing recommendations in process improvements to meet targets.
• Partner with executive leadership to evaluate financial and operational risks associated with new programs, funding models, partnerships, and strategic initiatives.

Human Resources

• Develops and maintains pathways of ongoing communication with staff regarding benefits and new policies and procedures within the finance department.
• Provide human resource and supervisory support to Finance Officer and Finance Coordinator.

Risk Management

• Evaluate operational risks that directly impact financial stability, such as internal controls, systems reliability, procurement practices, contract management, and staffing dependencies.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize financial risks, including but not limited to cash flow, liquidity, funding concentration, revenue volatility, investment performance, credit risk, and compliance exposure.
• Oversee insurance coverage, bonding, and other financial risk transfer mechanisms to ensure adequate protection.
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial, tax, grant, and regulatory requirements relevant to not-for-profit organizations.
• Proactively assess risks related to changes in legislation, accounting standards, funding agreements, and donor restrictions.
• Design, implement, and periodically review internal control systems to safeguard assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Support the Board and Executive Leadership by providing clear, timely risk reporting and analysis. Contribute to governance processes by supporting risk-informed decision-making at the executive and Board levels.
• Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks related to physical assets, financial resources, and technology systems, including cybersecurity, data integrity, and system resilience.
• Prepare director report for all board packages related to finance and risk management.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education, Training and Experience:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation in good standing (Canada) is required.
• More than 7 years of combined financial planning and control or administrative management experience, preferably in the community social services sector with a knowledge of non-profit community-based programs and services.
• Demonstrated in-depth working knowledge of non-profit community-based programs and services and an ability to deal with and represent a non-profit organization in a positive and supportive fashion.
• Knowledge of Employment Standards Act, and other relevant legislation related to performing job functions.

Job Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral, written, facilitation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork, leadership, and supervisory skills.
• Well-developed planning, organizing, controlling and administrative skills.
• The demonstrated ability to manage personal stress and to function independently, and frequently under pressure, while managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines including ability to prioritize workload and occasionally work under peak load pressure to ensure cyclical deadlines.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with peers, supervisors, subordinates, volunteers, government officials, and external contacts.

Additional Information

• Valid Driver's License and Drivers Abstract on File
• No relevant criminal record
• Participation at meetings, conferences and other events will require a flexible schedule with ability to work on evenings and weekends as needed.

Reports to: Executive Director

Work Site Location: 2101 Holdom Avenue, Burnaby

Weekly Hours: 40 hours weekly / occasional evening and weekends required

Wage: $47.42 - $50.30

Benefits: Eligible for group benefits after probation period of 90 days

Start Date: May 2026

End Date: One year term from date of hire

How to Apply: To apply, please submit your resume with relevant experience to Nicole Hurtubise, at ***email_hidden*** by April 30, 2026. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Thank you for your interest.