[Hiring] Senior Manager, Grants Finance and Compliance @CARE Canada

Role Description

Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Senior Manager, Grants Finance & Compliance will lead and support a team of Managers, Grants Finance & Compliance and conduct several processes to meet operational and contractual requirements that support the effective management of various development projects. This position is accountable for:

• Development of systems for effective project financial management.
• Ensuring funds are used for the intended purpose and donor compliance requirements.
• Supporting the development of project proposal budgets.
• Overseeing the analysis of project expenditure against budgets.
• Investigating variances and providing risk mitigation.
• Continuous review, update, and analysis of the portfolio performance of projects.
• Providing coaching, technical advice, and capacity building to Grants Manager direct reports and CO’s/Partner project finance staff.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior financial role.
• Comprehensive knowledge and skills in contracts negotiations with various Government agencies (GAC), international UN agencies & private donors.
• Ability to see the financial and reporting implications of the terms and conditions in donor contracts.
• Thorough understanding of budgetary processes and variance analysis.
• Thorough understanding of accounting processes as they impact the overall financial system.
• Good appreciation of the need to provide timely and reliable information to senior management and donors.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance personnel in a simple manner.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally (a valid passport will be required).
• Strong computer skills specifically in Excel, Outlook, and the Windows operating environment.
• Strong financial analytical skills.
• Experience with analytical tools like PowerBI, creating dashboards, and working with SQL databases.
• Strong management skills.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and provide timely feedback.
• Strong ability to meet deadlines.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Good budgeting and financial management skills.
• Strong ability to understand and analyze financial information, determine and mitigate risk.
• Cultural sensitivity, empathy, and ability to work under stress.
• Superior interpersonal skills, with a preference for teamwork.
• Strong leadership, autonomy, and integrity.
• Ability to communicate and negotiate with donor officials locally and at HQ.
• Ability to communicate with senior management at country office level and at HQ.

Requirements

• Promote and maintain an organizational culture that advances gender equality, reduces power abuse and inequalities, and fosters trust and safety.
• Create an environment free from sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and 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.

Benefits

• Starting salary between $90,000 - $95,000.
• 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.
• Annual all-staff retreat.
• Learning and development opportunities and specialized training.
• Flexible work hours to support employee wellbeing and productivity.
• A focus on wellness and work-life balance.
• Amazing colleagues who are very committed to CARE’s mission.