Volunteer Head of Accounting - Remote Nonprofit Finance

Volunteer Centre of Calgary; Remote; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A national nonprofit organization is looking for a Volunteer Head of Accounting to oversee its financial systems and ensure compliance. This role is pivotal for maintaining financial transparency as the organization grows. Ideal candidates will have experience in accounting or nonprofit financial management. Responsibilities include designing accounting systems, tracking funds, and preparing financial reports. This is a remote position with significant ownership and direct collaboration with leadership, providing valuable experience and a formal letter of reference.

Benefits

Executive-level ownership experience

Direct collaboration with leadership

Portfolio-grade experience

Formal letter of reference

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or nonprofit financial management.
• Capable of designing financial systems from first principles.
• Understanding of nonprofit financial compliance and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain the organization’s core accounting and financial tracking systems.
• Establish charts of accounts and financial controls for the nonprofit.
• Track incoming funds and outgoing expenditures.

Skills

Experience in accounting

Comfortable designing systems

Understanding nonprofit financial compliance

Detail-oriented

Reliable

Job description

A national nonprofit organization is looking for a Volunteer Head of Accounting to oversee its financial systems and ensure compliance. This role is pivotal for maintaining financial transparency as the organization grows. Ideal candidates will have experience in accounting or nonprofit financial management. Responsibilities include designing accounting systems, tracking funds, and preparing financial reports. This is a remote position with significant ownership and direct collaboration with leadership, providing valuable experience and a formal letter of reference.