Request for EOI: Finance Administrator/Consultant

Job Description

Description

The Sun Peaks Housing Authority was established in 2018 as an incorporated housing authority and legal entity to oversee the development, administration, and management of employee housing in Sun Peaks. The SPHA is an independent municipally owned corporation of Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality. The SPMRM is the sole shareholder of the SPHA.

About the Opportunity

The SPHA, in partnership with SPMRM and BC Builds is delivering a new rental housing project. The project will be the first building that the SPHA will develop and operate, as such the housing authority requires a part-time Finance Administrator/Consultant to provide finance oversight and administration. Currently, the SPHA is seeking an experienced consultant to act as Finance Administrator on a part-time contract basis. For clarity, this is not an employee position.

The Finance Administrator/Consultant has the following responsibilities:

· Will report to the SPHA Housing Manager/Consultant.

· A primary and immediate requirement to oversee financial management and administration of the Sun Peaks BC Builds Project at 1180 Sun Peaks Road, on behalf of the SPHA. More information about this project can be found here: peaks-housing-authority

· Developing, implementing, and monitoring budgets.

· Invoicing, and financial transactions.

· Establish financial policies and procedures for ongoing operations of the organization.

· Make recommendations to and execute the annual financial plan, and report regularly to the Board on financial and operational matters.

· Oversee annual financial statements and corporate documents.

· Identify and apply for additional funding sources for the Sun Peaks BC Builds Project and future housing projects.

· Provide administrative support to SPHA Board and Housing Manager as required.

While most tasks may be performed remotely, the successful proponent must be available for in-person meetings when required.

Hours of work per week to be determined in collaboration with the SPHA Board of Directors but we estimate approximately 10 hours per week (however hours may fluctuate and is dependent on work load).

Experience and Qualifications

· Post-secondary educational background and training in accounting, finance, administration or related field.

· Financial planning, financial management, and/or administrative skills including proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting and capital project financing.

· Familiarity with governance structures and processes, including working with a Board of Directors, developing policies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal standards.

· Demonstrated experience in accounting, finance, administration in the housing, real estate, finance or public or non-profit sectors.

· Strong written communication skills.

· Previous work experience in housing or real estate development, in particular BC Housing or non-profit housing projects, is considered an asset.

· Previous work experience with municipal housing authorities or housing organizations is an asset.

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