Job Description
Location: Vancouver, BC
Status: Full-time Permanent
Affiliation: British Columbia General Employees’ Union (BCGEU)
Salary range: Job Class 1+ ($72,8+3 - $ 83,317)
Competition #: B010-25
Application Deadline: Open until filled
VALUES STATEMENT:
Our commitment to the principles of fundamental justice embedded in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and to Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is ambitious and foundational. It informs everything we do, as we defend liberty, equality, autonomy, and dignity; as we dismantle colonization, racism, sexism, transphobia and homophobia, and all discrimination. These are our values, and they inform our hiring practices too. Our business is aiding people in severe legal distress and necessitates internal and external alignment of practicing these values. Integrating Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion throughout every aspect of Legal Aid BC is critical to building that culture, and we prioritize ongoing resources to achieve that goal.
We are seeking a Financial and Budget Analyst to join our team.
The Opportunity
As a Financial and Budget Analyst your primary function is to coordinate and oversee the Society’s budgeting activities and work with managers in preparing and monitoring annual budgets, provides financial analysis, and forecasting to stakeholders to support organizational decisions, based on sound financial principles and accounting practices. This position is also responsible for complex account reconciliations, accurate and timely financial reporting support and provides guidance to managers on financial matters.
Key accountabilities include, but aren't limited to:
Provide guidance and recommendations to managers to support the overall organizational budget, forecasting process and financial reporting;
Work with managers and staff, support divisional operating, capital and project budgeting, including working with financial requirements by ensuring compliance with external and internal controls and policies;
Monitor budget status and analyse variances and report to managers
Support and maintain financial software, including report development module, budgeting and forecasting modules, PO module and fixed assets module;
Provide backup to Payroll as necessary;
Provide ad hoc reporting as necessary;
Perform other duties as requested.
Who We Are
Legal Aid BC (LABC) is a non-profit organization established by the Legal Services Society Act in 1+7+. Our mission is to provide legal information, advice, and representation services to BC's most vulnerable and marginalized citizens who lack the necessary resources to effectively access the justice system when their families, freedom, or safety are at risk. Our vision is to see BC’s legal system transformed, by the way LABC represents our clients, into one more equitable and inclusive with a mission to strengthen client-centred legal help for British Columbians experiencing barriers accessing the legal system.
At LABC, we know that our continued ability to help the people who need us is due to the hardworking individuals who make up our team, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people in need. We foster a positive culture of open communication for our team to thrive within, underpinned by our values of client focus, advancing Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and change through leadership.
Legal Aid BC is in the early stages of, and committed to a transformative journey of embedding Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in all aspects of our work. We seek talent from equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Metis descent, persons with diverse abilities, gender diverse, racialized, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, be a part of this exciting stage of Legal Aid BC’s growth. We care deeply about the culture we are building and are looking for staff members who not only excel in their respective areas but are also passionate about supporting the people we serve and each other. If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. All interested and eligible applicants will be considered with due consideration to all protected grounds under the BC Human Rights Code. If we can do anything to make your application experience a positive and equitable one, we want to hear from you on what we can do better.
To understand why legal aid matters, and our commitments to Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, please explore our website, planning and guiding documents at https://legalaid.bc.ca/.
The Ideal Candidate
You have:
Grade 12 education supplemented by relevant degree / diploma in Business Administration, Accounting or related discipline
Completion of third level in a professional accounting program plus minimum of 3 years relevant experience in accounting, including experience in financial accounting or budget analysis and as outlined in rated requirement
Experience working with an ERP
Advanced understanding of data analysis and reporting of financial statements
Advanced level in MS Excel
OR an equivalent combination of training, education and experience may be considered. You strive to exceed expectations and are a team player.
We Offer
A competitive annual salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package (based on your employment status and affiliation including:
Four weeks paid vacation to start that grows the longer you are with LABC
An excellent employee benefits package, where premiums are 100% paid by LABC
A generous defined benefit pension plan
Support for training and development
An Employee and Family Assistance program
The opportunity to participate in various Employee programs (Employee Wellness, etc.)
Support for a healthy work/life balance
Generous leave provisions (sick time, special leaves)
13 paid statutory holidays
An opportunity for a flexible hybrid work arrangement for some positions (LABC reserves the right to change this policy at any time)
Transit friendly employer for eligible staff to have their commute subsidized
Dog-friendly offices
Dedicated Cultural Leave provisions for Indigenous employees
An Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Council, and Indigenous employees Council and Accessibility Committee of employees from equity-seeking groups that advises on ongoing improvements and investments in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at our workplace
For additional information regarding our extensive benefits package, please explore our careers page at: https://legalaid.bc.ca/about/careers/why-work-here.
If you are interested in joining us – visit our careers page for the full job posting at https://legalaid.bc.ca/careers and apply now!
We would like to thank all external applicants for their interest but regret that only those shortlisted will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $72,8+3.00-$83,317.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Paid time off
Wellness program
Work Location: In person
