Field Finance Specialist

World Renew; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global non-profit organization is seeking a Field Finance Specialist to support accurate financial reporting. Responsibilities include guiding program staff, ensuring compliance, and analyzing financial data. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 5 years of experience are required. This hybrid position is based in Burlington, Ontario, offering a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience including financial reporting.
• Experience with nonprofit or international financial environments preferred.
• Fluency in English required; French or Spanish an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate financial records and compliance.
• Provide guidance to program staff on financial policies.
• Audit and balance contents of balance sheet accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Accounting principles knowledge

Team collaboration

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Financial data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

CPA designation or enrollment preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct or similar accounting software

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Field Finance Specialist

Department: Finance

Reports To: Finance Director, Canada

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Hybrid in Burlington, ON

Salary Level: K

Last Updated: August 2025

Purpose

The Field Finance Specialist plays a vital support role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across our international ministry teams. This position carries responsibility for overall general ledger (GL) accounting functions, including support specific to Canada and broader organizational needs, as well as providing guidance to field finance professionals and Program Teams.

By supporting internal financial controls and ensuring Program teams have the information they need to keep accounting current, this role helps ensure that North American financials accurately reflect global activity. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to strengthening financial stewardship in support of our shared mission. This role is expected to function with regular supervision by the direct manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to program staff to ensure accurate financial records and compliance.
• Serve as a resource for staff working in Program Teams by providing guidance, tools, and technical support to ensure accounting records are accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Help staff understand and apply financial policies and procedures, working collaboratively to resolve issues and improve consistency.
• Support internal financial controls and timely reporting to ensure program accounting is properly reflected in North American financials, overseas resources are safeguarded, and financial operations comply with local best practices and legal requirements.
• Build trust and partnership through regular communication and collaboration.
• Review submissions for completeness, accuracy, appropriate documentation, and alignment with accounting standards and internal procedures.
• Oversee compliance with internal policies, donor and government regulations, and established procedures; elevate significant concerns to the Finance Director.
• Audit, balance, and correct the contents of balance sheet accounts; analyze and reconcile subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger and determine appropriate corrections.
• Review accruals and interdepartmental charges for accuracy and completeness.
• Support the external audit process by preparing schedules, reports, and documentation as requested.
• Assist with the accurate and timely preparation of year-end reporting, including Canada-specific filings, in coordination with relevant staff.
• Identify inconsistencies or improvement opportunities in how grants and restricted funds are recorded and reported and collaborate with staff to support consistent and accurate financial treatment.
• Design and implement procedures that improve accuracy, maximize efficiency, and enhance the effectiveness of financial systems across departments.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in all areas of responsibility.
• Collaborate with staff to document procedures, processes, and best practices; develop, document, and improve standardized controls and procedures; identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement.
• Analyze financial information to identify issues, trends, and opportunities, and provide insights to support operational and strategic decision-making; create and distribute custom reports in response to staff queries.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of and adherence to standard accounting principles and their application in international and nonprofit settings.
• Handle specialized accounting tasks with consideration for global operations such as fixed asset processing, grant reporting, and/or benefit accounting processes, aware of cross-border impacts.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, including collaborative projects and support for new or evolving financial systems, tools, and training across the organization.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Able to respect and support the mission, vision and values of World Renew.
• Demonstrated commitment to Christ and recognition that this position contributes to the work of His Kingdom.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity; advancing gender equality, equity, and justice across organizational practices and programs.
• Exceptional communication skills to work with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, account reconciliations, journal entries, and internal controls.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and apply corrections; explain financial concepts clearly to non-financial colleagues across cultures.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
• Keen attention to detail and the ability to maintain audit-ready financial records.
• Capacity to adapt to changing priorities and work across time zones to support global staff.

Education & Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field required.
2. CPA designation or enrollment preferred.
3. Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience, including general ledger work, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
4. Experience with Sage Intacct or similar accounting software.
5. Familiarity with nonprofit or international financial environments and donor grant management.
6. Experience collaborating with culturally diverse and geographically dispersed teams.
7. Prior experience with accounting for grants and restricted funding preferred.

Language Skills

1. Fluency in English (written and spoken) required.
2. French and/or Spanish an asset.

Work Environment and Other Demands

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. This position requires:

1. Extensive computer work and concentrated reading; prolonged sitting.

We do not discriminate based on disability, culture, ethnicity, or gender, and welcome and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. As part of World Renew's commitment to Core Humanitarian Standard and safeguarding responsibilities, a successful candidate can expect to undergo a thorough background check.

Please note that the tentative application deadline for this position is October 2, 2025 for External Applicants and Internal Applicants, depending on application volume. We encourage all interested candidates to apply before this deadline as we move candidates through our hiring process on a continuous basis.