Finance Manager – Fixed-term Maternity Leave Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Manage daily finance operations, including reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, payroll entries, and balance-sheet accounts.

• Generate quarterly financial reports and consolidated restricted/unrestricted statements for the CEO and Board.

• Lead the year-end financial closing process and audit preparation, ensuring compliance with fiscal year-end requirements.

• Maintain both organizational and project budgets; create budget-to-actual reports and identify variances.

• Prepare and review funder claims and reports, confirming eligibility, documentation, and adherence to deadlines.

• Ensure accurate allocation of shared costs, salaries, and benefits across various projects.

• Oversee payroll processing, remittances, and benefit allocations in accordance with funding agreements.

• Monitor cash flow, banking activities, and short-term financial forecasts.

• Supervise the junior accountant, review their daily work, provide guidance and feedback, and assist in their professional development.

• Serve as the primary finance contact throughout the contract; provide the CEO, Directors, and project leads with clear and practical financial guidance.

• Encourage consistent financial practices and accountability within the organization.

• Handle sensitive financial and employee information with confidentiality.

• Undertake additional finance-related responsibilities as required by the CEO.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

• Engage in a transition period with the current Director of Finance and facilitate a handover before the contract concludes.

⛳️ Requirements

• CPA designation (or in progress), with over 5 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance.

• Proven experience in managing organizational and project budgets, as well as funder claims and reporting under government, corporate, or philanthropic agreements.

• Proficient in QuickBooks Online and Excel.

• Experience in nonprofit, Indigenous organizations, or project-funded environments is highly beneficial.

• Highly organized, effective communicator, and capable of working independently while recognizing when to escalate issues.

• Dedicated to respectful and culturally responsive engagement with First Nations colleagues, partners, and communities.

• A resume and cover letter must be submitted through Bamboo HR.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Matching pension contributions.

• A collaborative, innovative, and heart-centered work environment.

• Opportunity for remote work.