Senior Accountant

Date Posted: April 16, 2026

Position Title: Senior Accountant

Location: YMCA BC (620 Royal Ave #10, New Westminster, BC V3M 1J2)

Term: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Shift: Monday-Friday

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: $65,000-$78,000 annually

Reports To: Manager, Finance

Benefits:

• Competitive vacation and paid sick time
• Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home
• Generous employer-matched pension plan
• Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Extensive Employee assistance program
• Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff
• Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community

*Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

Nature & Scope

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team. Reporting to the Manager, Finance, this role is responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial management, accounting, and reporting across YMCA BC Foundation, YMCA BC Properties Foundation, and YMCA BC, encompassing operating properties, capital assets, and development projects. The Senior Accountant ensures strong financial stewardship, transparency, and accountability over capital expenditures, construction-in-progress, and property portfolios in alignment with Canadian accounting standards, regulatory requirements, internal policies, and funder restrictions. The role collaborates closely with senior leadership, Finance, Facilities, Development, and external partners to provide financial insights, forecasting, and project-level analysis that support informed decision-making, budgeting, and long-term capital planning.

The YMCA BC is a CPA Pre-approved Program Route (PPR) office.

Major Responsibilities- in this position, you will:

• Lead full-cycle accounting activities across YMCA BC Foundation, YMCA BC Properties Foundation, and YMCA BC, including month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial management for operating properties, capital assets, and development projects in accordance with Canadian accounting standards, regulatory requirements, internal policies, and funder restrictions.
• Oversee accounting and financial stewardship for capital expenditures, construction-in-progress (CIP), and property portfolios, including capitalization, depreciation, asset transfers, and disposals.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, variance analyses, and related management reports.
• Act as audit lead, coordinating interim and year-end audits with external auditors, and preparing required schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory filings, including GST, PST, T3010, and other required reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls and continuously improve accounting processes and financial reporting to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.
• Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and project-level insights to support budgeting, decision-making, and long-term planning for capital projects and investments.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership, Finance, Facilities, Development, and Foundation teams, as well as external stakeholders such as construction firms, municipalities, banks, and investment managers.
• Support multi-million-dollar development projects and financing arrangements through sound financial oversight and reporting.

Qualification-you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) or near completion of a designation program.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive accounting experience preferably in construction, property accounting, capital expenditures ( Capex) , and multi-entity environments.
• Experience with non-profit organizations or foundations, including exposure to complex funding and grant structures, is preferred.
• Experience with Sage Intacct is an asset
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Ability to consistently meet all deadlines
• Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

About YMCA BC:

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at bc.ymca.ca.

Application Process-ready to make a difference?

We invite you to apply today and find your WHY!

Internal Applicants: Please apply online to this position through the ADP Workforce Now Career Centre. (Myself/Talent/Career Centre)

Application Deadline: April 26th 2026

• Please include any and all relevant certifications in your online application.

You will receive an automated notification to confirm receipt of your application.

• If short-listed for a position: We will contact, you to move forward to the next step.
• If not selected for a specific posting: Continue applying for future positions matching your qualifications and interests.

Note: Depending on the role, we may be required to prioritize internal applicants. At YMCA BC, we approach each hiring process individually, recognizing that people bring diverse experiences and strengths. If this opportunity speaks to you, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. Your unique background might be just what we’re looking for. And if this role isn’t the right fit, we hope you’ll continue exploring future opportunities with us that align with your skills and aspirations.

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.

Thank you for your interest and application.