Grants Finance and Compliance Manager

CARE Canada; Canada; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

CARE Canada is seeking a Grants Finance and Compliance Manager who will oversee project financial management and ensure donor compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Accounting and a strong background in finance, with at least three years of relevant experience. Spanish language skills are essential, along with proficiency in financial reporting and project management. The position also offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including family coverage

Paid annual and wellness leave

Flexible work hours in a remote-first environment

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Finance Officer or Analyst.
• Experience with project financial accounting functions in an NGO.
• Ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance personnel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project financial accounting for a programming portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and donor requirements.
• Provide analysis on project expenditure and investigate variances.

Skills

Finance

Analytical Skills

Communication

Project Management

Spanish Language

Education

University degree in Accounting or similar field

Tools

Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

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CARE Canada is looking for a Spanish Speaking Grants Finance and Compliance Manager!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Grants Finance and Compliance, the Grants Finance and Compliance Manager oversees project financial accounting for a programming portfolio. They ensure that contractual and compliance requirements are met and for ensuring effective project financial management. With the underlying goal of strengthening, promoting and implementing best practices in locally-led, empowered program management, the Grants Finance and Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring the donor compliance requirements are met, providing analysis on project expenditure, investigating variances and providing risk mitigation.

This involves knowledge of the project accounting cycle, continuous review, update and analysis of the portfolio performance to ensure adequate planning, forecasting and measurement of the CARE Canada budget targets relating to programs. The Grants Finance and Compliance Manager is also expected to provide support, technical advice, and capacity building to Country Office colleagues, as necessary.

WHAT YOU BRING

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Finance Officer or Analyst
• University degree in Accounting or similar field
• Experience with project financial accounting functions in an NGO or similar setting
• A thorough understanding of budgetary processes and variance analysis
• A thorough understanding of accounting processes as they impact on the overall financial system
• Experience communicating financial information to management and donors
• Ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance personnel in a clear and concise manner, without technical/accounting jargon
• Strong computer skills specifically in Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint and the Windows operating environment
• Oral and written communication skills in Spanish

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU EXTRAORDINARY

• Experience working for an International non-government organisation (INGO)

REQUIREMENTS

Promote and maintain an organizational culture that advances gender equality, reduces power abuse and inequalities, and fosters trust and safety.

Create an environment within CARE's workplaces, programming, and communities where CARE works that is free from sexual harassment, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation and child abuse (SHEA-CA).

Ensure high standards of prevention and response measures for SHEA-CA are in place consistent with the CARE International (CI) Safeguarding Policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Starting salary between $82,000 - $87,000
• Comprehensive benefits package, providing family coverage for a wide range of services, including paramedical services, gender-affirming care, mental health support, and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid annual and wellness leave benefits
• Extended list of paid holidays, beyond provincial requirements
• December Office Closure (between December 24-January 1)
• Inclusive holiday policy
• Parental leave top-up
• Employer contributions to group pension plan beginning in 2nd Year; Optional participation in group RRSP.
• International and domestic travel opportunities
• All-Staff Retreat
• Learning and development opportunities and specialized training
• Flexible work hours in a remote-first work environment
• A focus on wellness and work-life balance
• Amazing colleagues who are very committed to CARE’s mission

HOW TO APPLY

If you are someone who thrives on challenge, loves to be part of a dynamic team and are passionate about making a difference, then this opportunity is for you! Don’t think you check all the boxes? Reach out anyway – we would love to hear how your experience translates to this role!

Please apply directly at https://shorturl.at/NEh1Y by June 27, 2025. Please note resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the advertisement will be removed once a candidate has been identified. We are only able to consider candidates who currently have the right to work in Canada.

CARE Canada is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified applicants. Recruitment-related accommodations for persons with disabilities are available on request.

CARE Canada has a mandatory vaccination policy currently in place with accommodations based on the Ontario Human Rights Code.

As part of CARE Canada's commitment to preventing sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, we conduct reference checks on all final stage candidates in line with the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. By applying to this role with CARE Canada, you are giving us consent to contact your previous employers to seek information in line with this scheme.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Project Management

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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