MANAGER OF FINANCE AND FACILITIES

Amnesty International Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent human rights organization is seeking a Finance and Facilities Manager to oversee accounting, financial reporting, and facility management. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to equity and diversity, with significant experience in financial operations. Responsibilities include budgeting, regulatory compliance, and leading a team in a hybrid work environment. The company values inclusivity and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of job-related experience, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams.
• Ability to support a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of accounting and financial record keeping.
• Oversee building and property maintenance.
• Assist with budget preparation and external audits.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Facilities management

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Advanced University education in Accounting or Finance

Professional accounting designation (CPA, ACCA, CA)

Job description

HOURS: Full-time (37.5 hours/week)

DURATION: Temporary – One year contract starting January/February 2026

LOCATION: Hybrid work environment (Ottawa or Toronto Office)

SALARY: $101,013 per annum

TRAVEL: Occasional travel required

EXISTING VACANCY: Yes

DEADLINE: Applications are accepted until 5pm ET January 11, 2026

Summary

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations, the Manager of Finance and Facilities is primarily responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of accounting, financial record keeping and reporting and analysis including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, and the probity of the donor database. In addition, this role will be responsible for overseeing general building and property maintenance including duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with preparation of the monthly and year-end financial statements for internal and external use and for required reporting to the International Secretariat (IS)


• Prepare and submit filings to the CRA and other relevant bodies ensuring compliance with regulatory and funding requirements


• Lead the annual budgeting and external audit processes and develop and maintain a strong system of internal financial controls.


• Develop models, forecasts, dashboards, and other analytical tools to improve planning and decision-making approaches in the organization


• Supervise general accounting duties including A/P, A/R, Payroll, and G/L analysis ensuring that financial records and systems are maintained in accordance with appropriate accounting principles.


• Manage and oversee the facilities operations and infrastructure of all AICSES sites including mechanical, electrical, fire/life safety, plumbing, and waste management.


• Build, manage and nurture a highly effective Finance and Facilities Management team to maximize the organization's performance, cohesion, and improvement and human rights impact.

What We’re Looking For In a Candidate

The successful candidate will have a deep and abiding commitment to tackling systemic issues affecting historically marginalized employees and communities with a specific lens of anti‑racism, feminism, intersectionality, and accessibility to external and internal work. This includes an ability to support in building an environment that reflects Amnesty International Canada’s promotion of a culture of respect, equity, and fairness.

Education

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced University education in Accounting or Finance, and a professional accounting designation e.g. CPA, ACCA, CA.

Experience

• 5-7 years of job-related experience preferentially in the non-profit industry


• Reporting and analysis


• Budgeting and forecasting


• Managing multi-site facilities operations


• Leading cross-functional teams

Knowledge/Skills

• Remain up to date with changes in sector specific accounting and CRA rules and changes in health and safety requirements


• Ongoing professional education in line with requirements of a CPA/professional designation


• Ongoing professional development to ensure facilities management skills are up to date to manage responsibility for the full range of facilities, property management, safety, security functions; construction and administration activities.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management or similar qualification such as an FMP (Facilities Management Professional) would be an asset.

Why Work for Amnesty International Canada

Amnesty International is a movement of 10 million ordinary people in more than 150 countries who come together to achieve extraordinary results in defending and promoting human rights. We get discriminatory laws changed and prisoners of conscience released. We’ve helped stop torture, commute death sentences and worked to end violence against women. We are in solidarity with Indigenous peoples demanding that their rights be respected.

Our Commitment to Anti‑Racism, Anti‑Oppression, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ARAO‑DEI)

Amnesty International Canada is committed to employment equity, actively seeks diversity in the workplace, and welcomes and encourages applications from members of equity seeking groups including women, transgender, non‑binary, and LGBTI individuals; First Nations, Metis, and Inuit individuals, persons with disabilities, and members of racialized and marginalized groups. We believe our work is stronger when it benefits from the experience, knowledge, and wisdom of people who have faced systemic barriers, and encourage applications from qualified candidates who have lived experience as a member of historically underrepresented communities.

AIC values qualified diverse candidates who bring skills that contribute to our anti‑racist and anti‑oppression transformational journey. At AIC, employees are expected to contribute to an inclusive environment and bring the knowledge, experience, and ability to incorporate anti‑racism, anti‑oppression, intersectionality, gender mainstreaming, inclusion, and accessibility practices to external and internal work and to all interpersonal interactions. Click to learn more about our Equity Journey.

What We Offer

At Amnesty International Canada, we are passionate about what we do, and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they undertake, we reward them with an attractive, sector competitive salary and benefits package plus the opportunity to develop professionally.

Application Process

Together With Your Resume, Please Forward a 1-page Cover Letter (250 Words Maximum) That Includes Your Responses To The Following Questions

• How do you relate to Amnesty International Canada’s mission?


• How would your skills and experiences (personal and professional) translate into success in this role?


• What does a commitment to ARAO and DEI mean or look like to you?

Applications must be submitted electronically through out Work With Us careers page.

We thank everyone for their expression of interest—and truly appreciative of the time individuals put into applying—but with the limitation of time only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Amnesty International Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process.