Accounting & Finance | Finance Manager - FT

Finance Manager

CHEK Media is a rare kind of organization — one where financial leadership genuinely matters. As the only local, independent, employee-owned TV station in North America, we have built something meaningful on Vancouver Island since 1956: a trusted media brand with the region's number one newscast and news website, and a growing multi-platform presence reaching audiences across the West Coast. Our employee-ownership model means every decision carries weight, and the Finance Manager role sits at the heart of that accountability. If you are an experienced finance professional who wants your expertise to shape a purposeful, people-driven organization — not just maintain the books — this is the role for you.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to be a part of our team. The Finance Manager delivers day to day accounting functions while being an integral part of the management team.

CHEK Media is 80+ employee owners strong, based primarily on Vancouver Island.

As a Finance Manager you will be working with a business base of 15-18 million of revenue, from traditional broadcast, digital advertising, industry funding, transmitter and rental income.

Direct Reports: Part time Accounting Admin Assistant
Indirect Reports: Sales Coordinator/Local Accounts Receivable

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accounting Operations: approx. 60-70%

· Full-Cycle Accounting- Manage all aspects of accounting, from general ledger entries and bank reconciliations to handling accounts payable/receivable and preparing financial statements.

· Perform, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet account reconciliations.

· Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.

· Perform AR support functions, including researching customer payment variances, investigating discrepancies, and assisting with collections-related questions as needed.

· Collaborate with the Sales Coordinator and Accounting Admin assistant to ensure accounts are receivable and month end tasks are completed.

· Lead the preparation and execution of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring all subledgers are closed accurately each period.

· Support the acquisition of capital assets and ensure proper recording, amortization, and disposal.

· Assist HR manager with activities such as shares buy ins, repurchases, dividends, bonuses, and be an emergency back up to payroll.

2. Leadership and Collaboration: approx. 10-15%

· A great team player, that demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills along with technical skills.

· Collaborate with department managers on budgeting, workforce planning, and financial analysis.

· Provide mentorship and delegation to the Accounting Admin Assistant as needed.

· You take the initiative to lead financial tasks, anticipate the managers and business’ financial needs and provide strategic advice and solutions.

3. Financial Reporting and Compliance: approx. 10-20%

· Produce accurate financial reports, including monthly income and expense statements.

· Coordinate with external auditors in the preparation of annual financial statements.

· Ensure on-time delivery of all regulatory and corporate filings, including, GST, PST, Corporate income tax, NR-4, WCB, and Statistics Canada surveys.

· Facilitate several yearly reporting requirements for, CRTC (Canada’s regulatory authority for broadcasting and telecommunications.)

· Assist managers with the submission of Journalism funding applications.

4. Budget Management and Financial Analysis: approx. 10-20%

· Oversee budget preparation, management, and monitoring processes.

· Perform financial analysis and assist in the development of key financial strategies.

· Manage cash flow and liquidity to meet operational needs and financial obligations.

You bring to the role:

· You are detailed oriented, organized, reliable, diligent and prioritize tasks.

· You manage time effectively and don’t mind rolling up your sleeves to tackle all aspects of the accounting tasks.

· You are passionate about Accounting, Finance and business and bring professional expertise to the management team.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You can maintain composure under competing priorities. You build trust with colleagues and managers. You are cooperative and lead with a positive outlook.

· You are driven and inspire others to work towards budget goals and cost savings.

· You embrace change, listen to others, are flexible with new ideas and collaboratively solve problems.

· You are professional, accountable, and trustworthy with financial responsibility and sensitive information.

· You use good reason and judgement in making decisions.

· You are curious and bring a range of life experiences and perspectives to our team.

Qualifications

• University diploma, degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Accounting, Finance, Business. CPA designation would be an asset.
• 5+ Years of progressive accounting experience
• 3 + Years of accounting leadership experience.
• Experienced using QuickBooks and intermediate skill in excel are preferred.

What we offer

• Work location is primarily onsite at our Victoria head office Monday-Friday, with some ability to work from home. Full time hours are flexible during standard business hours.
• Competitive salary and full extended health care benefits
• A passionate team that cares.
• This position reports to the General Manager
• CHEK is a unionized company. Management positions are Exempt.
• CHEK Full-time employees are expected to participate in the employee share ownership program after one year of employment.

To Apply: We thank all those who apply but only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Please submit a resume and cover letter.This position will be open until filled.
CHEK is an equal opportunity employer, that values diversity of people and communities. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and cultures to apply.

Job Type: Full-time