Assistant Director of Accounting Operations

Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Vision Statement We are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.

Core Values The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values:

Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

About the Position

The Assistant Director of Accounting Operations assists the Director of Accounting Operations (DAO) in the management of the Accounting Operations team at the Territorial Headquarters (THQ). He/she is primarily responsible for the daily operational activities of the department as it relates to accounts payable, revenue, and expense management for THQ, Ontario/Prairies, Divisional Headquarters (DHQ) and individual ministry units (MUs).

The Assistant Director of Accounting Operations must act within the bounds of authority established by Salvation Army regulations, Territorial policies and generally accepted accounting principles. They will have authority to make changes in work methods within the Accounting Operations group.

Accounts Payable and Revenue Management

• Manages the accounts payable and revenue functions for THQ, DHQ, and MUs and develops and implements accounting policies and procedures.
• Oversee, audit, and manage annuities payments and legacy allocations.
• Recruit, train, supervise and develop staff.
• Assist in managing accounting operations teams in three offices (Toronto, Calgary, and St. John’s)
• Ensure that all general ledger accounts related to accounting operations are regularly analyzed, reconciled and that the integrity of the master chart of accounts is maintained.
• Assist in managing the accounts payable and accounts receivable sub-ledgers, ensuring regular reconciliation and adjusting entries are recorded in a timely manner.
• Bring any concerns to the attention of the management of the client entities and solution any concerns that may arise.

Financial Management Oversight

• Review and authorize release of disbursement instruments (cheques, drafts, EFT, or bank transfers), ensuring expenditures have been properly approved and are supported by adequate documentation.
• Manage accounts payable to ensure that payment discounts are taken, and liabilities are discharged as they become due.
• Report to the Director of Accounting Operations, any deviations from established expenditure policy.
• Manage accounts and loans receivable to ensure timely collection of amounts due.
• Follow-up outstanding accounts, bring significant overdue amounts to the attention of the management of the client entity and liaising with external parties to resolve these as required.
• Regularly works with financial accounting to resolve deficits by freezing disbursements where required.
• Provide advice and support to Ministry Units with respect to financial systems and accounting processes.
• Analyse current operational processes for inefficiencies and improvements
• Assist in the development and documentation of new procedures and best practices.

Tax Management

• Ensure appropriate rebates are identified and reported in applicable GL accounts.
• Ensure appropriate taxes are billed to customers of The Salvation Army
• Provide advice and guidance to S.A. personnel concerning HST, GST, PST, and T4A tax matters.
• Provide assistance in the interpretation of quantitative and qualitative results and in the presentation of results.
• Participate in meetings and prepare necessary materials when required.

• The Assistant Director of Accounting Operations will have a university degree (preferably with a major or concentration in accounting) and CPA designation or be enrolled and in the final stages of completion of an accounting designation

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• 5-7 years of related accounting/business work experience and 1-3 years at the managerial level
• Supervisory and leadership experience

• Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.
• Commitment to quality customer service and strong customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coach and develop employees.
• Good team management skills.
• Ability to adapt and work in a changing environment.
• Ability to understand financial reporting as presented from other countries and standards.
• Able to work in a consultative, diplomatic, and tactful manner.
• Innovative and open to new ideas.
• Strong sense of integrity with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
• Able to proactively recognize potential risks and issues, respond with solutions and engage others in implementing change.
• Effective organizational and time management skills – self-motivated and disciplined self-starter.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
• Must have the ability to multi-task, manage time effectively & prioritize work as well as problem solving skills.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and give and understand written and oral instructions.
• Must enjoy teamwork and have effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Able to concentrate continuously, while monitoring the environment.
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to work under minimal direction.
• Ability to read, understand and modify complex text where accuracy is essential.
• Required to participate in management presentations and training.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $73,314 to $91,643 with the ability to progress to a maximum of $109,971. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

At The Salvation Army, we champion equal opportunity in our employment practices. We provide a competitive salary, retirement savings, and a full group benefits package showcasing our dedication to recognizing exceptional talent. Join us, where your earning potential is aligned with your expertise and progression and where you can enjoy advancement opportunities within our organization.

Other Details

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please let us know if you have a need for any accommodation.

We thank all applicants and will contact candidates selected for next steps. Internal Applicants, please speak with your manager about your intentions prior to submitting your application.