Finance and Business Operations Manager

Goldbeck Recruiting • Full-time • Vancouver, BC, CA • 11h ago

We have an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys multi-tasking in a busy, social environment. This position is for a private school and requires someone with strong accounting and finance experience and the ability to support and lead the administrative team and business operations. Ideal candidate enjoys the arts and a community environment.

Reporting to the General and Artistic Director, the Business Operations and Finance Manager play a central role in managing both the financial infrastructure and the operational systems of the organisation. This position is responsible for executing full cycle accounting with precision, while also strengthening administrative processes, guiding staff in operational consistency, and building systems that support a dynamic and growing environment.

This is a role for an individual who values structure, takes ownership, and brings both discipline and initiative to their work.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

· Execute all aspects of full cycle accounting including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and reconciliations

· Manage tuition billing, collections, and revenue tracking across all programs

· Complete month-end and year-end processes with accuracy and timeliness

· Maintain general ledger integrity and prepare financial reports for leadership

· Ensure compliance with CRA, payroll, GST and PST requirements

· Monitor financial records with consistency and attention to detail

Operations and Systems Management

· Build and refine administrative and financial systems across the organisation

· Establish clear workflows for finance, administration, and reporting

· Guide staff in maintaining consistent operational practices

· Identify inefficiencies and implement structured, practical solutions

· Strengthen use of internal platforms including student databases and reporting tools

· Maintain a well organised and dependable operating environment

Administrative and Organisational Management

· Oversee day to day administrative coordination related to finance and operations

· Guide staff with processes, timelines, and internal systems

· Ensure documentation, records, and communications are maintained with clarity

· Uphold a culture of accountability, professionalism, and care

Business and Development Management

· Provide financial insight to inform planning and decision making

· Assist in monitoring program performance and sustainability

· Contribute ideas that support thoughtful growth and operational improvement

· Participate in initiatives that strengthen the organisation’s impact and reach

Candidate Profile

· You bring both structure and initiative. You are grounded in accounting yet motivated by the broader operation of a business.

· You take pride in building systems that allow others to work with confidence. You understand that strong internal practices create space for meaningful work to take place.

· You are steady, thoughtful, and open to new ideas.

Qualifications

· 3 to 5 years of full cycle accounting or finance experience

· Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting and payroll regulations

· Experience with Sage, Dayforce, or similar systems

· Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace

Capabilities and Attributes

· Strong administrative and organisational skills

· Experience building or improving operational systems

· Ability to guide staff with clarity and consistency

· Detail oriented with a disciplined approach to financial processes

· Entrepreneurial spirit with a willingness to contribute beyond defined tasks