Analyst, International Grants and Compliance

Birds Canada

16d • Remote

About The Position

Join Birds Canada in advancing bird conservation across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Mexico! The Analyst, International Grants and Compliance (“IGC”) ensures that international grant funds are managed in line with Government of Canada donor agreements, with a focus on Global Affairs Canada (GAC). Working closely with the Senior Manager and Director of IGC and the Birds Canada Finance team, this role monitors grant agreements, supports partner capacity building, assists with budget revisions, and upholds accountability across projects.

The Analyst focuses on oversight, compliance, and partner support - rather than primary accounting entry - helping partners review, monitor, and verify financial transactions and documentation. The role also contributes to improving financial processes and reporting, collaborating with teams in Canada and internationally. Success in this role requires autonomy, cross-cultural collaboration, and a commitment to collective results in complex, multi-partner environments. Professional fluency in English is required, and while Spanish is not required, it is considered a strong asset.

Requirements

• 1+ years experience in grant or financial management for international programs, or equivalent
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial review skills
• Experience with institutional donors; Global Affairs Canada experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work with partners across cultures and geographies
• Advanced spreadsheet and MS Office skills; familiarity with accounting systems
• Commitment to equity, collaboration, and sustainability
• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in finance, business, management, or related field

Nice To Haves

• Experience with capacity building and Results-Based Management is an asset
• Experience in conservation or work with Indigenous, Afro-descendant, or women-led organizations is valued

Responsibilities

• Support partners in understanding donor compliance, budgeting tools, and reporting requirements
• Provide ongoing guidance to partners (remote and occasional in-person)
• Build trust-based, collaborative relationships with partners and colleagues
• Support development, monitoring, and revision of grant agreements
• Review and support timely, accurate partner financial reporting
• Assist with audit preparedness, especially for GAC audits
• Conduct spot checks, document risks, and support corrective actions
• Support budget monitoring, revisions, and forecasting
• Help partners manage foreign exchange risks
• Identify compliance issues and support mitigation strategies
• Assist Finance with consolidation of financial reporting
• Support development and use of internal financial tools
• Help link project budgets with organizational planning and reforecasting
• Provide operational financial support to the International Cooperation & Conservation team
• Promote wellness, mutual accountability, and collaborative ways of working

Benefits

• Birds Canada offers a competitive starting wage with predictable annual increases, 20 days of vacation and 12 personal health days per year (prorated based on start date and contract duration), paid days off between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, and observance of all statutory holidays, including the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
• After 12 months, employees receive 5% RRSP matching through Canada Life.
• We also offer a primarily employer-paid extended health and dental benefits package - including disability, life insurance, vision care, travel insurance, and an Employee/Family Assistance Plan, as well as access to exclusive employee discounts through select outdoor and conservation-focused partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level