The Opportunity:

Join our dynamic team as the Director of Finance and be part of our journey to make a real difference to the Greater Victoria community!  Reporting to the Executive Director, you'll be managing a dynamic team of financial staff to deliver financial activities, including full-cycle accounting and payroll, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, accounts payables, accounts receivables, and financial analysis.  As a key member of our leadership team, you will work collaboratively across departments to ensure financial excellence through financial process optimization and compliance with policies and funding agreements.

Who We Are:

THRIVE has been a trusted partner in enhancing lives in Greater Victoria since the 1980s.  As a dedicated non-profit agency, our mission is to provide a wide range of services that help individuals and families build their skills, strengths and resourcefulness. 

We operate on a $7M budget through service contracts with the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) and Community Living BC (CLBC). With a passionate team of 70 employees, we uphold high standards in everything we do.  Our consistent accreditation from CARF since 2004 speaks to our commitment to excellence.  We also care deeply about our culture and the daily demonstration of our values of integrity, collaboration, and courage.  At THRIVE, you will find a vibrant atmosphere that fosters a strong sense of belonging for both employees and clients.

Why Work With Us…

• An opportunity to grow and develop your skill set and network.

• Salary range of $110,000-$120,000 annually.

• An exceptional benefits package including:

  • 20 days paid holidays per year plus 12 paid statutory holidays.

  • Extended Health Plan (including vision, dental and para-medical services).

  • Municipal Pension Plan.

• Assistance with relocation costs is possible — we work full time from our vibrant office in Victoria.

• And most importantly, an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our community’s well-being.

What You Will Be Responsible For:

• Overseeing all financial activities, including full-cycle accounting and payroll, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, accounts payables, accounts receivables, and financial analysis.

• Developing and maintaining financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.

• Preparing financial reports, statements, and presentations for management, the Board of Directors, and funding.

• Supporting the work of the Finance Committee, which reports to the Board of Directors through the Treasurer. Board Treasurer is the Chair of the Finance Committee

• Supervising financial staff, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative environment.

• Managing payroll processes and ensuring all required remittances and returns are compliant.

• Monitoring and analyzing financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Collaborating with departments to support strategic decision-making and drive business growth

• Ensuring timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing processes.

• Coordinating with external auditors and ensures compliance with all applicable financial regulations.

• Leading the conversion of the finance function to a paperless environment.

• Performing other related duties as required.

What You’ll Bring:

• Personal alignment with the organizational values of collaboration, courage, and integrity.

• Strong motivation to, and demonstrated success in, leading a professional management team in a collaborative and positive culture.

• Exceptional communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

• Solid understanding of budgets, collective agreements, reporting and accreditation standards.

• CPA designation with 5+ years of previous experience managing full cycle accounting in a non-profit environment.

Your Application:

We look forward to receiving your application to help us continue our mission and fulfil our vision.  Please send your current resume and cover letter to careers@reimaginework.ca with the subject line: “Thrive Director of Finance Application”.  We will be reviewing applications as they arrive.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please note that we are unable to support work visas of any kind. 

If you do not meet all our requirements exactly or have taken a non-traditional professional path, we still want to hear from you! Use your cover letter to tell us about your unique experience — we recognize that skills are transferable.

We're building a diverse, innovative team that thrives on solving complex challenges. We encourage applications from candidates who bring unique perspectives and experiences to our growing organization.