Manager, Foundation Accounting

Benevity; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Benevity is seeking a Manager, Foundation Accounting to lead the daily foundation accounting operations, coordinate audits, and deliver robust financial reporting for our foundation partners. Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will mentor a high-performing team and collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders to support Benevity’s mission.

This role requires a CPA in good standing, a degree in accounting/finance, and 10+ years post-designation experience, with ASNPO and US GAAP

Qualifications

• Active CPA designation in good standing with a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years post-designation experience, including work with external auditors and key stakeholders.
• Strong working knowledge of ASNPO and US GAAP; nonprofit reporting is an asset.
• Proven track record in financial management reporting, process efficiency, and internal controls.
• Growth mindset with proactive problem-solving and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quarterly and annual financial statement preparation in alignment with local GAAP for global Foundation partners.
• Ensure team adherence to all financial reporting deadlines across dedicated foundation entities.
• Manage general ledger activities, review entries, and refine internal controls for reconciliations.
• Lead budget vs actual analysis and donation trend reporting for multiple entities.
• Expand financial reporting to provide timely, meaningful insights for Foundation trustee board meetings.
• Serve as main point of contact for external auditors and coordinate annual audit timing and reporting.
• Collaborate with Financial Operations, Financial Systems, Tax, and Operations to optimize ERP workflows and donation cycles.
• Lead workflow improvements and special projects to elevate foundation reporting.
• Mentor and coach an accounting team while guiding annual goals and professional growth.

Skills

CPA designation

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

Benevity is the way the world does good, providing companies (and their employees) with technology to take social action on the issues they care about. Through giving, volunteering, grantmaking, employee resource groups and micro-actions, we help most of the Fortune 100 brands build better cultures and use their power for good. We’re also one of the first B Corporations in Canada, meaning we’re as committed to purpose as we are to profits. We have people working all over the world, including Canada, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States and more!

Benevity is the way the world does good, providing companies (and their employees) with technology to take social action on the issues they care about. Through giving, volunteering, grantmaking, employee resource groups and micro-actions, we help most of the Fortune 100 brands build better cultures and use their power for good. We’re also one of the first B Corporations in Canada, meaning we’re as committed to purpose as we are to profits. We have people working all over the world, including Canada, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States and more!

Benevity is seeking a Manager, Foundation Accounting with the right accounting and financial skills to join our Foundation Accounting and Reconciliation team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Foundation Accounting and Reconciliation, you will play a key role in financial reporting for our Foundation partners by overseeing the day-to-day foundation accounting operation and annual audits. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with various teams both internal and external and make a significant contribution to our company’s success.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee quarterly and annual financial statement preparation in alignment with local GAAP requirements for global Foundation partners
• Ensure team adherence to all financial reporting deadlines across dedicated foundation entities
• Manage general ledger activities, review entries, and refine internal controls for account reconciliations
• Lead budget vs actual analysis and donation trend reporting for multiple entities
• Expand financial reporting to provide timely, meaningful insights for Foundation trustee board meetings
• Serve as the main point of contact for external auditors and coordinate annual audit timing and compliance reporting
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Financial Operations, Financial Systems, Tax, and Operations to optimize ERP workflows and donation cycles
• Lead workflow process improvements and special projects to elevate foundation financial reporting
• Mentor, coach, and empower a high-performing accounting team while guiding annual goals and professional growth

What You’ll Bring

• 8+ years of experience leading, mentoring, and retaining high-performing accounting teams
• Active CPA designation in good standing with a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 10+ years of post-designation experience, including direct work with external auditors and key stakeholders
• Strong working knowledge of ASNPO and US GAAP (international non-profit reporting is an asset)
• Proven track record in financial management reporting, process efficiency, and internal controls
• Growth mindset with a proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving and continuous learning
• Ability to guide teams through complex, competing priorities while maintaining focus on core business goals
• Leadership approach grounded in Benevity’s values: humility, accountability, authenticity, adaptability, passion, innovation, and impact
• Excellent communication, analytical, and advanced Excel skills (Google Workspace experience preferred)

Discover your purpose at work

We’re not employees, we’re Benevity-ites. From all locations, backgrounds and walks of life, who deserve more …

Innovative work. Growth opportunities. Caring co-workers. And a chance to do work that fills us with a sense of purpose.

If the idea of working on tech that helps people do good in the world lights you up ... If you want a career where you’re valued for who you are and challenged to see who you can become …

It’s time to join Benevity. We’re so excited to meet you.

Where We Work

At Benevity, we embrace a flexible hybrid approach to where we work that empowers our people in a way that supports great work, strong relationships, and personal well-being. For those located near one of our offices, while there’s no set requirement for in-office time, we do value the moments when coming together in person helps us build connection and collaboration. Whether it’s for onboarding, project work, or a chance to align and bond as a team, we trust our people to make thoughtful decisions about when showing up in person matters most.

Join a Company Where DEIB Isn’t a Buzzword

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are part of Benevity’s DNA. You’ll see the impact of our massive investment in DEIB daily — from our well-supported employee resources groups to the exceptional diversity on our leadership and tech teams.

We know that diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and passions are what move our business and our people forward, so we're committed to creating a culture of belonging with equal opportunities for everyone to shine.

That starts with a fair and accessible hiring process. If you want to feel seen, heard and celebrated, you belong at Benevity.

Candidates with disabilities who may require accommodations throughout the hiring or assessment process are encouraged to reach out to [e-mail].