Operations and Finance Manager Position

 

Reports to: Executive Director
Location: Remote (Canada-wide) — Preferred BC candidate, GVA in particular
Employment Type: Part-time, Fixed Term Contract (25 hours/week for 1 year)
Compensation: $35.00/hour
Benefits: Eligible for SMI employee benefits after 90 days

Start date: Jan 5, 2026

 

About Story Money Impact

Story Money Impact (SMI) is a Canadian registered charity that helps documentary films make a real-world difference. We connect filmmakers, changemakers, and audiences through campaigns that inspire action, deepen understanding, and build community.

We deliver multiple programs funded by a mix of government agencies (civic, provincial and federal), foundations, sponsors, and donors. Program timelines overlap throughout the year requiring funding applications and reporting on an ongoing basis.

We’re looking for an experienced, detail-oriented person to join our small but mighty team as our Operations and Finance Manager.

 

Position Summary

The Operations & Finance Manager oversees the financial, administrative, and operational systems of Story Money Impact, ensuring the organization runs efficiently, transparently, and in compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.

This role supports the Executive Director in translating vision into execution, managing business affairs, and sustaining a culture of collaboration, care, and excellence. It’s an ideal position for an impact-driven, detail-oriented professional with experience in non-profit or charity management — and appreciation for familiarity with business affairs in the media or cultural sector.

Additionally, we are a very small team, so tasks and roles can shift around depending on workloads. This type of flexibility requires an adaptive approach rather than fixed job definitions. Together, we get the job done, and we try and look after each other as we do so.

 

 Key Position Aims

  • Oversee the daily operations of the organization to meet organizational goals.

  • Model and support a culture of collaboration, care, impact, and excellence.

  • Strengthen the financial and administrative capacity of SMI.

  • Support the Executive Director in turning vision and program development into execution.

  • Contribute to the health, operations, and long-term impact of the organization.

 

Key Responsibilities

Financial Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and general ledger with assistance from SMI’s contracted bookkeeper using Quickbooks Online

  • Preparation of timely financial reporting for SMI’s board as required and liaise with external accountants for annual financial statement review

  • Provide financial reporting support as required for funders in the grant application and program reporting process

  • Liaise with Executive Director to develop annual budget and provide strategic financial analysis and forecasting to support decision-making

  • Maintain program cost reporting and carefully steward resources received/secured for programs

  • Develop, implement and maintain internal financial controls and policies

  • Ensure compliance with GAAP (ASNPO). CRA, Charities Directorate, and BC Societies reporting requirements 

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of charitable sector financial regulations and CRA guidelines

 

Administrative Responsibilities

WHY IS THIS SPACE HERE AND HOW DO I GET RID OF IT?

  • Oversee and reconcile membership data, renewals and fees

  • Manage insurance policies, including Directors & Officers (D&O) coverage

  • Ensure all deal letters, contracts, releases and other business affairs agreements are accurate, complete and on file

  • Support the development and updating of internal policies and procedures

  • Maintain and support staffing administration

  • Respond to the administrative needs of the Executive Director

Skills and Attributes

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • A clear, engaging communicator (written and verbal).

  • Highly organized, reliable, and detail oriented.

  • Comfortable managing multiple projects at once.

  • Good time and task management.

  • Creative and tech-savvy with digital tools.

  • Collaborative and adaptable within a small team.

  • Passionate about documentary film, storytelling, social impact, community building and participating in positive change.

  • A team player who can help pour their strengths into this organization and who is honest about their limitations.

  • Cultural sensitivity and experience working with diverse stakeholders.

  • This position is perfect for a generous-hearted person who enjoys working in an environment full of amazing people.

  • CPA designation (or equivalent) preferred.

  • Progressive financial management experience, ideally in the charitable or non-profit sector.

  • Ability to manage budgets and financial forecasting in complex, multi-funding environment.

  • Understanding of grants, donations, and restricted fund accounting.

  • Experience with accounting and CRM software and highly proficient in Excel.

  • Experience managing insurance, benefits and payroll for an organization for a minimum of 2 years.

  • Familiarity with drafting and negotiating contracts and other business documents.

 

Bonus Skills (tell us what you’re great at!)

We don’t expect you to have it all, but we’d love to know if you have strong skills in:

  • Tech wizardry (file organization, databases, digital tools).

  • Business affairs in the film industry.

  • Human resources management experience.

  • Paralegal or legal expertise.

  • Conflict management or negotiation skills.

  • Copy editing.

  • Ability to bring cultural and decolonization sensitivity to business agreements.

 

Tools and Platforms We Use

Zoom • Slack • Google Workspace • Excel • Keela • Stripe • Paypal • Quickbooks Online • Vancity Online & AFT Platforms

Experience with these tools is an asset — training can be provided.

 

We value equity, diversity, and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Indigenous, Black, racialized, LGBTQ2S+, and persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the hiring process, in accordance with the BC Human Rights Code.

How to Apply

We have created a google form to help streamline the application process. There is a field where we request you attach your resume.

To apply for the Operations and Finance Manager position, please use the form below via the Apply Here button.


Deadline to apply: December 1, 2025

 

THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST IN STORY MONEY IMPACT

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