Job Description

PlantForever is a tree-planting non-profit organization in Edmonton, Alberta. We plant trees in cities to mitigate the climate crisis. We are recruiting for a Finance Manager. This position will focus on accounting, finance framework development, and funding research. This is a fantastic opportunity to capture management experience as an executive at a nonprofit!

Here is our detailed write-up for this position: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sQPetvJyD0Vv4KubOQgRwvXuIEmGv3zP/view?usp=sharing

If you are interested or have questions, please send us an email at plantforever.org@gmail.com. Here is our website: https://www.plantforever.org/.

Benefits of Joining Finance and PlantForever:

High-impact leadership experience

- As a Manager, you'll be in a strategic role in a growing nonprofit, building skills in financial planning, research, and decision-making.

Hands-on financial work

- Learn by doing! You'll work directly on funding research, accounting, budgeting, and compliance.

Have a voice -

You're not just a number. Contribute your ideas to org-wide discussions--from policies to new initiatives.

Work when it works for you

- There are no set hours. Most of our work is done in the summer with time off as needed.

Join a community

- Help fund tree-planting efforts that directly fight climate change and build greener communities.

Learning Opportunities

Work closely with the VP of Finance to understand and help run financial operations--accounting, budgeting, and compliance Gain hands-on entrepreneurship experience by contributing to real financial strategies and nonprofit decision-making See the full picture--collaborate with leaders in marketing, communications, operations, and more Have a voice in big-picture strategy--contribute ideas to organizational goals, policies, and vision Understand nonprofit compliance--learn how federal and provincial regulations shape how we operate (e.g., CRA reporting, filing requirements)

Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Funding & Grant Research

Identify funding sources: government grants, nonprofit programs, business partnerships Organize info into a funding database and help assess best-fit opportunities Help draft funding plans with timelines, priorities, and tasks

2. Accounting & Financial Reporting

Track and record all financial transactions using internal templates Help prepare annual financial reports for transparency and internal planning Collaborate on budgets for planting seasons and team projects

3. Finance Framework Development

Research nonprofit finance regulations (e.g., Canada Revenue Agency, provincial filing) Assist in shaping a custom finance and compliance process for PlantForever Help maintain records for audit-readiness and public accountability

4. Cross-Team Collaboration

Work alongside the VP of Finance, and connect with other departments like Operations, Marketing, and Communications Get a full picture of how a nonprofit works behind the scenes
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $1.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person