THE ALLIANCE CANADA
The Alliance Canada is a group of approximately 440 churches
and 1,600 workers across Canada that aims to be a Christ-Centred, Spirit-empowered, Mission-focused movement in everything we do. We work to
fulfill our mission through making disciples, multiplying churches in Canada, and ministering to least-reached people groups around the world. Whether
serving in a Canadian suburb or in a remote mountain village in Asia, our goal is to live on mission with God through equipping our churches and worker. Join us as we complete God's call to tell everyone about the Good News of Jesus
Christ!
POSTURE AND VALUES
We pursue a Christ-like posture in all our practices and work. Our values reflect this as we seek to be Spirit-led and expectant, surrendering our plans to God knowing he will exceed our expectations. We work with focus and flexibility, ready to adjust our priorities as needed and encouraging curiosity and innovation. Our posture is one of authenticity, accountability, service, and gratitude, being present and invested in each situation.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Vice President Finance is a full-time position located within Canada. This position reports to the President and is responsible for overseeing the Finance and related services including serving as an Executive Officer.
KEY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with our Controllers to oversee management
of finance within legal, regulatory, and organizational policies.
- Manage the full scope of our financial function includes
banking, investments, tax receipting, payroll and employee benefit plans, financial
accounting and reporting, budgeting, pension plan matters, insurance, and
financial strategies across multiple legal entities.
- Serve as an Executive Officer of the
denomination and other related entities focusing on financial matters.
- Work with external auditors on annual audits.
- Prepare, analyze, and distribute timely
financial reports and forecasts to the Executive Offices, Board of Directors and
General Assembly as well as internal teams.
- Serve the Board of Directors through Monthly reporting to the Board of Directors; Serve as a member of the Investment Advisory
Committee, which oversees a defined contribution pension plan on behalf of
C&MA employees and official workers; Serve as an advisor to other Board committees such
as Finance Committee and the Audit Review Committee.
- Recommend financial strategies for The Alliance
Canada and associated organizations as well as liaison with Alliance World
Fellowship members.
- Ensure compliance with the regulations and
requirements of a charitable organization located in Ontario and Canada and of
a defined contribution pension plan registered in Alberta, and prepare and file
government reports as required.
- Keep current on not-for-profit, charitable
sector financial management and accounting standards by monitoring new
regulations, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional
publications, and participating in appropriate professional organizations.
- Other duties as assigned by the President.
REQUIREMENTS
- A Chartered Professional Accountant (Canada)
designation or equivalent.
- Over 10 years of progressive experience in
financial management with significant experience in charitable and not-for-profit
experience and at senior levels.
- Excellent spoke and written English with executive level presentation skills. Fluency in French and other languages would be good.
- Experience with software applications including Microsoft
Business Central, Microsoft Office 365, Rock RMS and ADP software.
- A member of an Alliance Canada church.
- Clean criminal record check and ability to
comply wholeheartedly with The Alliance Canada’s National Ministry Centre
Lifestyle Commitment (copy available on request).
- Canadian citizen.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
People and culture are paramount to us while serving the
mission. We offer a comprehensive compensation package including excellent
benefits, an exceptional pension plan, generous vacation package.
Salary Range Level 9: $124,384 - 146,016
CONTACT INFORMATION
If interested, we would love to hear from you and discuss
how you may be a great fit in joining us in completing God's call to tell
everyone about the Good News of Jesus Christ! We invite candidates to submit
their resume to peopleandculture@thealliancecanada.ca
Please also include a cover letter sharing how your skills
and experience align with this role and the Alliance Canada’s mission.
NOTICE OF ACCOMMODATION:
The Alliance Canada has an accommodation process in place
and provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. Please call 416- 674-7878 Ext.#
213 or by e-mail at peopleandculture@thealliancecanada.ca so
that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place
if you are invited to interview.
This position will be open until a suitable candidate is
found.