The Organization
The Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion (BACI) is a large nonprofit organization supporting children, youth,
and adults with developmental disabilities. With an annual budget of over $45M and 600 employees, BACI provides
person-centered services to over 1,000 individuals and their families across Metro Vancouver each year. The primary
funding partners are Community Living British Columbia (CLBC), BC Ministry of Children and Family Development
(MCFD) and BC Housing.
BACI provides a wide range of training, development, social, recreational, and employment opportunities. Key services
for adults include community inclusion, economic inclusion (employment services & training), life sharing, supported
housing, family support, subsidized housing, co-housing, and outreach & self-advocacy. BACI also operates 5 accessible
childcare centers, an infant development program and youth services.
Read more about BACI's Mission, Vision, and Values on their website.
The Opportunity
Senior Accountant
BACI is seeking an individual who is innovative, hard-working, experienced, and solution-focused for temporary
position with expectation of a two-month parallel training timeline beginning as early as August 2026. This temporary
position will end March 31st, 2028.
Under the direction of the Financial Reporting Manager and the Finance Manager, the Senior Accountant will provide
support for the organization’s strategic financial initiatives, prepare key analysis and forecasting information along with
participating in process creation and review. BACI is headquartered in Burnaby and the Senior Accountant will work a
hybrid work schedule.
Senior Accountant participates in the review of work and reporting completed by staff accountants, liaise with external
parties on behalf of BACI and creation of complex journal entries and inputs into the accounting system.
Senior Accountant will work closely with the Finance Manager and Financial Reporting Manager and provide timely
reports on behalf of the department as required as well as provide support to the finance department and organization as
needed.
Responsibilities
The Senior Accountant’s main responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Prepare monthly and year-end general ledger close process, including complex journal entries,
reconciling accounts, and ensuring accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting
Assist with preparation internal financial statements and key operational performance reports for
management, providing clear insights into financial results and business drivers
Conduct advanced variance analysis, investigating fluctuations and identifying key drivers impacting
financial performance, with actionable recommendations
Prepare and submit financial reports and regulatory filings required by external regulators and interested
parties, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all applicable requirements
Contribute to the monthly review of junior staff entries into the system report preparation
Support the Finance team by maintaining asset schedules, preparing detailed working papers, and
contributing to the successful completion of the external audit process
Respond to inquiries and requests from operational teams, providing timely, accurate, and agency
focused support
Support the development of junior team members by knowledge sharing, and informal coaching to build
team capability
Assistance in preparing the annual budget alongside the Financial Reporting Manager
The successful candidate must demonstrate the following qualifications:
Knowledge of non-profit accounting practices, funding, reporting, and accountability measures
Experience in budget preparation and financial management is an asset
Advanced knowledge of and experience using excel, word and accounting software, experience with
SAGE Intacct preferred.
Experience with accounts payable, receivable, reconciliations, information management, and general
understanding of payroll systems
Experience with preparing reports to regulatory bodies is preferred
Excitement and passion for working in a diverse workplace
Work collaboratively with others, but also able to work independently
Aware of confidentiality practices, including legal requirements about personal information as well as
data capturing and storage
Strong communication skills, including written and verbal; Open and positive communication with all
areas of the organization
Ability to work with a variety of community partners, funders, and supports
Demonstrates good judgment, ability to think critically, and to solution seek
Passionate about and committed to the values of community inclusion and belonging
Able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends
Credentials:
CPA designation preferred or close to completion
Minimum of 3 years of financial systems-related experience or full cycle accounting experience in a
senior role
Experience with working with contract revenue or complex financial structures is an asset.
Clear Criminal Records Search and other requirements as per BACI’s interview and hiring policy
Compensation will be negotiated based on a combination of education, experience, and overall suitability. Compensation
of this position is inclusive of annual salary, 100% employer paid extended health and welfare benefits and paid time off.
Please forward resume and cover letter attention to Bonita Lazar, CFO. This posting will stay active until the position
is filled – only prospective candidates will be contacted.
Our goal is for all individuals to feel a sense of belonging in a safe, supportive, and welcoming community. We encourage
applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous, Black and Racialized communities, 2SLGBTQIA+
communities, Disability communities, Non-Binary, Trans and Women Identified communities.
- The employer is willing to consider alternate work arrangements and work schedule for this temporary position.
