Join Us at Carey — A Place of Renewal, Rigor, and Conviction
Situated on the beautiful UBC campus in Vancouver, Carey has served students, churches, and Christian leaders for over six decades. Today, Carey is entering a focused and ambitious season of renewal—strengthening its mission, modernizing its operations, and building a resilient platform for long-term growth across education, hospitality, and community life.

Carey operates as an integrated faith-based organization across three mission-aligned business units:

Carey Theological College — an online-first, biblically faithful, historically Protestant seminary with global reach

Student Residences — forming intentional Christian community through hospitality, housing, and shared life

Carey Centre (Hotel) — a mission-aligned hospitality operation that supports Carey’s sustainability and campus presence

This is not a traditional institutional environment. Carey is rebuilding with the clarity, urgency, and adaptability of a startup , while remaining grounded in theological conviction and institutional integrity. We are restoring trust, strengthening systems, and laying foundations for sustainable growth across all three business units.

We are looking for those who are battle-tested—both professionally and personally . People who do not drift when things are unclear, who can hold conviction under pressure, and who are energized by the hard, often unseen work of rebuilding systems, processes, and culture. This is a place for builders, not maintainers.

Roles at Carey are not static. They are designed for those who can bring order to complexity, steward responsibility faithfully, and help modernize systems in service of mission. If you are energized by meaningful work, operational clarity, and thoughtful transformation, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

Position Summary
The Controller is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of Carey Group’s financial operations and reporting.This role oversees day-to-day accounting, statutory compliance, internal controls, and financial reporting across Carey’s three business units: the College, Student Residences, and Carey Centre (Hotel).

The Controller plays a key supporting role in Carey’s financial and digital transformation, contributing to the documentation, modernization, and improvement of financial processes. Working closely with the SVP, Operations & Finance, Registrar and other stakeholders, the Controller helps implement current technologies, supports automation initiatives, and ensures that financial systems and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are aligned, documented, and consistently followed.

This is a hands-on, accountability-driven role suited to someone comfortable operating in a fast-paced,



evolving environment while strengthening discipline, compliance, and operational clarity.

Key Responsibilities1. Financial Operations & Accounting

Own full-cycle accounting operations, including:

General ledger

Accounts payable and receivable

Payroll coordination and reconciliation

Bank and balance sheet reconciliations

Lead accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes

Maintain an auditable chart of accounts aligned to Carey Group’s operating structure

Oversee deferred revenue recognition (tuition, residence fees, hotel revenue)

This is a hands-on role and includes direct responsibility for day-to-day bookkeeping activities as required. As Carey’s systems and processes mature, this role will help inform when and how transactional work may be appropriately delegated, while retaining accountability for accuracy and control.

2. Statutory Compliance & Remittances (Critical)

Primary responsibility for all statutory remittances, including:

GST/PST filings and payments

Pension contributions

Maintain CRA account access and filing authority

Ensure all filings are accurate, timely, and fully documented

Coordinate with external advisors (tax, payroll, benefits) as required

3. Audit, Charity Compliance & External Reporting

Lead preparation for the annual financial audit , including audit schedules, documentation, and auditor coordination

Prepare and/or oversee submission of the T3010 Registered Charity Information Return

Ensure compliance with charitable reporting requirements and restricted fund tracking

Support Board, Audit, and Finance Committee reporting

Produce accurate and timely:

Monthly financial statements

Budget vs. actual reports

Cash flow forecasts

Support the development, documentation, and maintenance of SOPs for all key financial processes, including:

Month-end and year-end close

Payroll and remittances

Revenue recognition

Accounts payable and receivable

Audit and charity filings

Implement and adhere to established SOPs, ensuring consistency and compliance

Support internal control design and enforcement to mitigate financial and operational risk

Serve as the day-to-day financial systems owner across:

QuickBooks

Populi

Payroll, pension, and payment platforms (i.e Rippling, Canada Life)

Support Carey’s digital transformation and automation efforts by:





Helping implement automated financial workflows

Reducing manual processes and reconciliation gaps

Supporting adoption of new financial tools and technologies

Partner with operations and technology stakeholders to ensure systems and processes remain aligned

6. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning Support

Support annual budgeting and reforecasting processes

Assist with cost allocation across Carey’s business units

Support financial modeling and scenario planning

Monitor performance and flag risks, variances, or structural issues early

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with:

SVP, Operations & Finance, Registrar

President’s Office

Advancement & Communications (donations and restricted funds)

Hospitality and Residence leadership

Provide clear, practical financial information to non-financial leaders

Support leadership and Board decision-making through accurate reporting

As Carey grows, this role may support the onboarding, coordination, or supervision of future accounting or finance support roles, as appropriate.

Qualifications & Experience
Spiritual & Missional Alignment

A personal commitment to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and a life shaped by biblical truth, spiritual maturity, and alignment with the Classical Protestant Tradition.

Demonstrated love for the Church and a calling to serve in a Christ-centered, discipleship-focused institution.

Resonance with Carey’s mission and a desire to contribute to a culture of formation, faithfulness, and theological clarity.

Education & Credentials

CPA designation (or near completion strongly preferred)

Professional Experience

7+ years of progressive accounting experience

Experience supporting annual audits and external reviews

Experience preparing or overseeing T3010 charitable tax filings

Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll, tax, and remittance requirements

Experience in fast-paced startups, scale-ups, or technology-enabled environments

Experience working with accounting systems such as QuickBooks (or similar)

Preferred Experience

Experience supporting financial system modernization or automation initiatives

Experience in higher education, non-profits, or multi-entity organizations

Exposure to tuition-based, hospitality, or housing revenue models

This is a full-time position based at Carey Group on the UBC campus in Vancouver, BC.

Salary range: $100,000 – $130,000 per year , commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Carey offers:

Paid vacation

Extended health and dental benefits

A flexible, hybrid work environment with regular on-campus collaboration expected

The opportunity to contribute meaningfully to an institution undergoing renewal and growth

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📌 Controller (British Columbia)
🏢 Carey Hall
📍 British Columbia