Financial Services Manager

Pioneers; Thames Centre; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

3 weeks annual vacation

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Pioneers Canada is seeking a Financial Services Manager to lead the day-to-day financial operations of our Dorchester, Ontario office, with in-person or hybrid work arrangements available. You will manage bookkeeping, payroll, reporting and donor-financial processes, mentor the Finance team, and ensure compliance with Canadian charity regulations while supporting mission-driven work.

This is a permanent, full-time role with a salary range of 60,000–75,000 CAD per year, plus health coverage and

Qualifications

• Solid experience in bookkeeping and day-to-day financial operations, ideally in a nonprofit setting.
• Experience leading or supervising a finance or administrative team.
• Familiarity with Canadian charity regulations, or willingness to learn.
• Experience improving systems and working with financial software.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial operations, cash flow, and regular financial reporting.
• Coordinate payroll administration and year-end processes.
• Oversee gift processing, receipting, and donor relations.
• Lead and mentor the Financial Services team and foster a collaborative culture.
• Ensure compliance with charity regulations and liaise with investment advisor.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Tools

QuickBooks Online (QBO)

Job description

Pioneers Canada is seeking a Financial Services Manager to lead the day-to-day financial operations of our organization. The position is based in Dorchester, Ontario, with in-person or hybrid work arrangements available.

The Opportunity

Are you a hands‑on finance professional with a deep commitment to stewardship and service? Do you enjoy leading a team and keeping day-to-day financial operations running smoothly? Are you passionate about using your skills to support global missions?

If so, we’d love to hear from you.

About Pioneers Canada

Pioneers Canada is a Christ‑centred missions organization passionate about mobilizing the Body of Christ in Canada to engage in global missions. As part of an international movement, Pioneers focuses on serving unreached people groups by initiating church planting movements in partnership with local churches.

Pioneers’ vision is to see more Canadians engaged in the Great Commission and fewer unreached people groups, guided by a deep dependence on God, a commitment to relationships, and a posture of servant leadership.

About the Financial Services Manager

The Financial Services Manager leads the day-to-day financial operations of Pioneers Canada, overseeing the Financial Services team and ensuring that bookkeeping, reporting, payroll, and donor and missionary financial processes are handled accurately and on time. Reporting to the President, this role supports sound stewardship and dependable financial operations across the organization.

This role is well‑suited to a practical, organized team leader who brings clarity, consistency, and dependable systems to our team.

Responsibilities

Specifically, in this role you’d be responsible for:

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Manage day‑to‑day financial operations, including cash flow monitoring and regular financial reporting
• Support the annual budget process and year‑end audit
• Coordinate payroll administration
• Maintain and improve financial processes and internal controls
• Oversee and perform hands‑on bookkeeping across all areas of the organization’s finances
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and strong financial discipline

Missionary & Organizational Support

• Ensure responsive and caring financial support for missionaries
• Collaborate with other Pioneers offices globally
• Improve processes to reduce friction and enhance the missionary experience

Leadership & Culture

• Lead and mentor the Financial Services team
• Foster a collaborative, prayerful, and service‑oriented team culture

Other Responsibilities

• Oversee gift processing and receipting, working with development and ministry teams to support donors
• Manage day‑to‑day banking activities and relationships
• Support compliance with Canadian charity regulations and internal policies
• Liaise with the organization’s investment advisor
• Provide administrative support for third‑party agreements and grant management

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of the following:

Faith & Mission Alignment

• A committed follower of Jesus Christ
• Fully aligned with Pioneers’ Statement of Faith
• Comfortable integrating prayer, Scripture, and faith into leadership and team life

Professional Experience & Skills

• Solid experience in bookkeeping and day‑to‑day financial operations, ideally in a nonprofit setting
• Experience leading or supervising a finance or administrative team
• Familiarity with Canadian charity regulations, or a willingness to learn
• Experience improving systems and working with financial software

Preferred Experience

• Experience with donor CRMs and financial systems, including QuickBooks Online (QBO) or similar accounting software
• Background working in mission‑driven or ministry environments

Personal Attributes

• Service‑oriented and relational
• Detail‑oriented and highly organized
• Innovative, adaptable, and forward‑thinking
• Humble, collaborative, dependable, and mission‑driven
• Committed to stewarding donor‑entrusted resources with integrity

If you share our Christian faith and commitment to Pioneers’ mission but don’t meet every professional qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply. We value individuals who are willing to learn, grow and serve alongside others.

Working Details: This is a newly created, permanent position with an existing vacancy that Pioneers Canada is actively seeking to fill. The role is full‑time (40 hours per week) and non‑unionized. For the right candidate, we will consider part‑time hours with a minimum of 24 hours per week, with the areas of responsibility adjusted accordingly. The position is based at our office in Dorchester, Ontario, with in‑person or hybrid work arrangements available. There is no required travel.

Salary & Benefits: Salary range: $60,000–$75,000 per year based on full‑time hours (40 hours per week), prorated according to the hours agreed upon. Benefits include health coverage and three weeks annual vacation.

Pioneers Canada is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Pioneers Canada may use technology‑assisted tools to support administrative elements of recruitment including note taking for interviewers. These tools are not used to screen, assess, or select candidates. All decisions throughout the hiring process are made by human reviewers.

We thank all interested applicants, however, only those shortlisted for the role will be contacted. If shortlisted, additional information regarding the role and organization will be provided prior to an initial screening call.