Job Posting: Finance Controller

Location: Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society (VAHS), Vancouver, BC
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary Range: $85,000 – $105,000 per year
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Expected Start Date: October 2025

About VAHS

Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society (VAHS) was established in 1991 to address the lack of culturally appropriate healthcare for Indigenous people living in Vancouver. Grounded in Indigenous worldviews, VAHS offers a broad spectrum of health and wellness services that proactively address the social determinants of health rather than just treating illness.

 

Located in the Downtown Eastside, VAHS serves some of the most marginalized populations in the country. We provide holistic care to clients living with intersecting health challenges that often stem from systemic inequities, trauma, and colonialism.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Finance Controller to join our leadership team. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Finance Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial operations, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, GAAP standards, and funding requirements.

 

This role is critical to the continued stability and growth of VAHS. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong technical skills, hands-on experience in financial operations, and the ability to mentor and lead a small team. Preference will be given to candidates with Indigenous ancestry.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage full-cycle accounting and financial operations for VAHS and related entities
  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
  • Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for leadership and funding partners
  • Develop and implement internal controls, policies, and financial procedures
  • Supervise and support finance staff, fostering collaboration and accountability

 

 

 

 

  • Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and Indigenous funding agreements and reporting requirements
  • Coordinate year-end processes and external audits
  • Collaborate with other departments to support strategic decision-making
  • Monitor financial performance and recommend improvements

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or CGA designation preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive finance/accounting experience, ideally in a non-profit setting
  • Strong knowledge of financial management, reporting, and regulatory compliance
  • Advanced computer skills with proficiency in multiple ERPs (Microsoft Dynamics, Penny payroll, or equivalent) and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Expert Excel skills, including building and applying functions, formulas, pivot tables, and if/then statements for financial modeling and analysis
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, culturally diverse environment
  • Audit experience at a Big Six firm considered an asset

What VAHS Offers

  • A supportive and inclusive workplace rooted in Indigenous values
  • RRSP match plan
  • Comprehensive benefits package (dental, extended health, vision, pension)
  • Paid time off and flexibility to promote work-life balance
  • Professional development opportunities

How to Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to:

Carrie Humchitt, Executive Director
📧 [email protected]
📌 Subject line: Finance Controller Application

 

Indigenous candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.