Job Description

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Location: Ottawa, Canada - Hybrid

Deadline for submission: November 5th, 2025

Salary: CAD $130,000 - $145,000

About us

At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference.


Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 600 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.


If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.

Know our team

Nutrition International's Corporate Services (CS) unit is a dedicated team of Finance and Administrative experts with extensive global experience. The unit leads on providing global Accounting, Finance, Grant Finance & Compliance, Global Risk, Assurance & Fraud, Contracting and Procurement, Facilities Management, and Information Management and Information Technology (IM/IT). Currently, Nutrition International is seeking applications for a

Director, Grant Finance & Compliance

to be based in

Ottawa, Canada,

working hybrid 2 days/week in-office.

About you

You are someone with a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in grant financial management, donor compliance, or project accounting, including at least 5 years in a leadership role managing staff, in a global not-for-profit environment. You have a recognized accounting designation (CA, CMA, or CGA) or equivalent and preferably experience with institutional donors such as Global Affairs Canada (GAC), FCDO, USAID, European Agencies, DFAT, and other major institutional donors. You have solid experience developing policies, procedures, and documentation.


You are someone who can set short-term and long-term priorities for teams, interact and coordinate with senior leadership and teams within the organization and an aptitude to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, multi-project and matrix environment. You have demonstrated strong analytical skills for problem-solving, business process improvements, and systems designs.


Fluency in English is required. French will be considered an asset.

About the role

This role focuses exclusively on grant-specific financial management, distinct from corporate finance, and covers financial proposals, grant-based budgeting, reporting, project financial management, and compliance for a multi-year grant portfolio of approximately CAD 500 million.


In this role you will:


Grant Financial Management

Oversee development and approval of donor budgets and financial proposals that are realistic, compliant, and aligned with NI's cost-recovery standards. Ensure donor financial reporting, forecasts, budget realignments, and close-outs are accurate, timely, and consistent with donor requirements, with a focus on full budget utilization. Lead donor audit processes, ensuring preparation, minimizing expenditure disallowances, and managing findings to resolution. Direct and monitor the application of compliance frameworks, ensuring alignment with NI's policies, internal controls, donor-specific terms, and expenditure eligibility requirements.

Project & Portfolio Support


Provide strategic financial leadership in program portfolio and project status reviews, proactively addressing risks, mitigation strategies, and budgetary variances, and escalating material issues to senior leadership in a timely manner. Oversee development of balanced, costed multi-year workplans aligned with donor terms and conditions and appropriately resourced to support delivery of intended program outcomes. Direct development of financial analysis, tools, and systems that enhance program visibility, enable scenario planning, and provide executive-level decision support for high-quality project execution. Ensure partnership agreements embed donor flow-down clauses and NI's required controls, based on partner capacity assessments and associated risks. Strengthen institutional capacity by directing training and coaching for program teams and implementing partners on finance and compliance.

Financial Systems, Budgeting & Controls


Ensure accurate reconciliation and integration of grant financial data across NI's systems (NICOR ERP, budgeting platforms, etc.). Align multi-year grant budgets and forecasts with operating budgets, donor workplans, commitments, and financial projections. Establish and maintain standard templates, procedures, and system controls to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance across budgeting, reporting, and grant finance operations.
o Collaborate with Corporate Finance on Annual Operating Budget compilation and validation, external audits, corporate reporting, and ensure timely inputs for month-end and year-end closing within NI's financial systems. o Contribute to the design and implementation of new systems, processes, and corporate transformation initiatives to strengthen financial management, data integrity, and operational efficiency.


Approve expenses, contracts, and payment releases in line with NI's Delegation of Authority matrix.

Team Leadership


Lead, develop, and support Senior Managers and Compliance Managers by setting clear priorities and performance objectives, and allocating staff resources across grants, program portfolios, and NI departments to meet evolving organizational needs. Provide guidance and decision-making support on complex or escalated financial and compliance matters. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the function.
Occasional international travel to NI offices required, with trips not exceeding 2 weeks for 1-2 times a year.

What we offer

A competitive market pay, pension, professional development allowance, health and dental benefits, flexible work hours, and four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays). We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.


Selected candidates must have current legal entitlement to work in Canada. We thank you for your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.


Nutrition International upholds a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH). Following the principles of the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, reference checks will include safeguarding verifications with previous employers. By applying to this position, candidates acknowledge and consent to these reference checks being conducted with previous employers.


Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.


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