With a mission to enhance the quality of life for individuals living with mental illness, The Kettle Society is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals living with mental illness, poverty, homelessness, and substance abuse. By providing advocacy, housing, employment, and community services, our work fosters recovery, promotes mental health and inclusion, and creates opportunities for individuals to connect, find support, and fully participate in society.

Our organizational culture is rooted in compassion, accountability, and social justice. We strive to employ team members who are passionate about making a difference, thrive in collaborative environments, and bring both heart and professionalism to their work.

Senior Financial Controller - Full Time

We are currently seeking a Senior Financial Controller to play a key leadership role on our Finance Team. This role is essential to ensuring strong financial stewardship of our $21M+ organization, supporting internal decision-making, and ensuring compliance with all funder and regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the Senior Director, People, Culture and Business Operations, and working closely with the Executive Director and broader Senior Leadership Team, you will lead the finance function, manage a small team, and oversee all aspects of full-cycle accounting, reporting, payroll, budgeting, and audit. You will also play a key role in grant and funder reporting, policy development, risk mitigation, and systems improvement.

Organization:

The Kettle Friendship Society

Status:

Full Time

What You’ll Do

Financial Management & Oversight

  • Lead full-cycle accounting, payroll, and financial operations

  • Develop and monitor a $21M+ organizational budget in collaboration with senior leadership

  • Prepare timely, accurate financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual)

  • Oversee financial forecasting, variance analysis, and audit coordination

  • Supervise a $2M investment portfolio managed by an external broker

Compliance & Controls

  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, ASNPO, CRA, and funder-specific requirements

  • Oversee financial reporting for BC Housing, VCH, and other major funders

  • Manage grant tracking and ensure compliance with donor restrictions

  • Maintain robust internal controls and policies to protect organizational assets

Strategic Advice & Collaboration

  • Serve as a key financial advisor to the ED and Senior Leadership Team

  • Provide insight for funding proposals, grant applications, and business cases

  • Collaborate across departments on financial planning, budgeting, and operational strategy

  • Foster a culture of transparency and financial literacy across the organization

Board & External Engagement

  • Prepare and assist in the presentation of financial reports to the Board and Finance Committee

  • Act as a professional point of contact with auditors, banks, and external stakeholders

Team Leadership

  • Lead, coach, and support a high-performing Finance team

  • Build a collaborative, respectful, and accountable team environment

  • Ensure succession planning and leadership development within the Finance team

What We Offer

  • A meaningful opportunity to support a mission-driven organization making a real difference in the lives of people living with mental illness

  • A leadership role where you will help shape financial strategy and strengthen operations in a growing, values-based organization

  • A collaborative environment with a passionate, committed team of professionals

  • Competitive compensation with a salary range of $100,000 to $110,000, commensurate with experience

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including extended health and dental coverage, participation in the Municipal Pension Plan, and generous paid time off (vacation and compensatory leave)

  • Flexible hybrid work model, with the option to work from home a few days a week

  • Centrally located office in Vancouver, easily accessible by transit

What You’ll Bring

Qualifications & Experience

  • CPA designation with a degree in a relevant field

  • Minimum 5–7 years of progressive financial leadership experience

  • At least 3 years of experience leading teams

  • Prior experience in a non-profit or charitable environment strongly preferred

  • Deep experience with payroll, funder reporting, and audit coordination

Skills & Attributes

  • Strong understanding of GAAP, ASNPO, and regulatory compliance

  • Proficient in Sage 300 and Microsoft 365; familiarity with CRMs is an asset

  • Excellent communicator who can translate financials for non-financial audiences

  • Proven ability to lead system improvements and strengthen internal controls

  • Strategic thinker with high integrity and a commitment to social impact

The Kettle Society is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, or disability. We welcome qualified applicants with lived experience(s).

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