Funding & Accountability Officer

Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation•Edmonton, AB

About The Position

The Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation (RAHF) is seeking a strategic, analytical, and detail-oriented Funding & Accountability Officer. This role is crucial for advancing impactful healthcare initiatives through strong funding stewardship, transparent processes, and meaningful evaluation. The Funding & Accountability Officer will coordinate and strengthen the Foundation’s funding, granting, evaluation, and distribution processes, supporting initiatives that improve patient experience, health outcomes, equity, and community well-being. This position ensures alignment between strategic funding priorities and operational processes, overseeing the administration and distribution of Foundation funds while ensuring compliance with donor intent, funding agreements, and internal policies. The role also leads reporting, evaluation, and accountability practices to support informed decision-making, transparency, and continuous improvement. Collaboration with internal teams and external partners is key to ensuring funding decisions are rigorous, effective, and aligned with organizational priorities. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys balancing strategy with operational excellence, and is passionate about making a measurable impact in healthcare philanthropy.

Requirements

3–5 years of relevant experience in funding administration, grant management, evaluation, accountability, finance, or a related role.
Experience conducting impact measurement, program evaluation, or performance reporting, preferably within healthcare, clinical research, public health, academic, or nonprofit environments.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and process innovation.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial management skills.
Strategic thinking with the ability to align projects and processes with organizational goals.
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Raiser's Edge and/or Sage Intacct.
Experience working in healthcare philanthropy, nonprofit, or charitable organizations.
Experience in philanthropic grant management and familiarity with specialized funding or grants management software.
PMP, CAPM, Lean Six Sigma, or other project management or process improvement certification.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and continuously improve funding, granting, and distribution processes.
Manage and administer the Foundation’s funding portal, including reviewing, monitoring, and updating applications.
Support alignment between strategic funding priorities and operational funding processes.
Develop, maintain, and oversee Terms of Reference and related governance documentation.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies to strengthen accountability and stewardship practices.
Oversee the allocation and distribution of funds, ensuring compliance with donor intent, funding agreements, and Foundation policies.
Lead and maintain robust distribution processes with strong internal controls to ensure timely and accurate granting of Foundation funds.
Manage the full funding distribution lifecycle, including reconciliation, documentation, and financial reporting.
Monitor fund activity and ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and stewardship of Foundation resources.
Support compliance and audit readiness through accurate and organized documentation practices.
Conduct preliminary reviews of funding, extension, and amendment requests and prepare recommendations for leadership consideration.
Coordinate and oversee evaluation activities, including internal reviews and peer-review processes.
Establish and maintain quality standards for reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, timeliness, and compliance with funding and accountability requirements.
Develop dashboards, reporting tools, and monthly and quarterly reports for Finance and leadership teams.
Provide guidance and support to funding recipients to ensure reporting and accountability expectations are clearly understood and achieved.
Proactively identify reporting gaps, risks, or inconsistencies and work collaboratively to resolve issues and improve processes.
Collaborate with Foundation and Royal Alexandra Hospital Site leaders to align funding strategies with organizational goals and best practices in donor stewardship and data management.
Lead cross-functional communication with Philanthropy, Stewardship, and Finance teams regarding fund balances, distributions, project status, impact reporting, and funding policies.
Build and maintain effective relationships with healthcare, academic, and community partners, including the University of Alberta and affiliated organizations.
Support a collaborative and solutions-focused environment across teams and stakeholders.