Job Description

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About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a well-established nonprofit foundation focused on advancing community-impact initiatives through healthcare, research, and philanthropy. They are seeking a Finance Officer to join their team on a two-year contract. This is a great opportunity for a CPA-designated professional with nonprofit or public sector experience to contribute to meaningful work while strengthening their financial reporting and grant management expertise.
Key Responsibilities
Grant Management Support

• Support the full grant lifecycle - from pre-award review to post-award reporting and disbursement.
• Interpret and apply funding agency guidelines, allowable expenditures, and reporting obligations.
• Review and approve grant disbursements and ensure timely communication of reporting requirements and project progress.
• Prepare and review financial and activity reports in collaboration with internal teams and grant holders.
• Respond to financial reporting inquiries from granting agencies and coordinate stewardship reporting.
• Maintain accurate tracking of grant activities, including applications, disbursements, reporting schedules, and payments.

Finance & Accounting

• Prepare monthly journal entries, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process weekly donation transactions and complete monthly donation reconciliations.
• Support biweekly disbursement runs and liaise with Accounts Payable for payment processing.
• Monitor and manage corporate credit card accounts, including credit limit adjustments and card issuance.
• Assist with PST and GST filings, quarterly financial reporting, and preparation of audit working papers.
• Provide financial data and reporting to fund signatories and internal stakeholders.
• Support financial reporting for charitable gaming and raffles in compliance with provincial regulations.
• Contribute to monthly financial reporting packages and fund balance updates.

Requirements:
Qualifications

• CPA designation (or equivalent) with 3-5 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, or grant management.
• Experience working in a nonprofit, charitable foundation, or public sector environment strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of ASNPO financial reporting standards and prior experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Exposure to grant administration, donor funding, or restricted fund accounting is an asset.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

If you are an experienced accounting and financial professional, please apply to Robert Half Management Resources today. Please submit your resume and quote Job number 05060-0013314525 in all correspondence.

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