Senior Manager, Grants Finance and Compliance

CARE Canada

About The Position

CARE Canada is looking for a Senior Manager, Grants Finance & Compliance. Reporting to the Deputy Director, this role 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 the development of systems for effective project financial management, ensuring funds are used for the intended purpose, donor compliance requirements, supporting the development of project proposal budgets, overseeing the analysis of project expenditure against budgets, investigating variances, and providing risk mitigation. This involves the project accounting cycle, continuous review, update, and analysis of the portfolio performance of projects to ensure adequate planning, forecasting, and measurement of Outcome Area budget targets. The incumbent is also expected to provide coaching, technical advice, and capacity building to Grants Manager direct reports and Country Office/Partner project finance staff.

Requirements

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.
An ability to readily see the financial and reporting implications of the terms and conditions in donor contracts
A thorough understanding of budgetary processes and variance analysis
A thorough understanding of accounting processes as they impact on the overall financial system
A good appreciation of the need to provide timely and reliable information to senior management and to donors
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance personnel in a simple manner, without the technical / accounting jargon
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/or provide timely feedback on an as needed and/or urgent basis
Strong ability to meet deadlines
Keen attention to detail
Good budgeting and financial management skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Strong ability to understand and analyze financial information, determine and mitigate risk
Cultural sensitivity, empathy, ability to work under stress required
Superior interpersonal skills, with a preference to working as part of a team for a diverse group of individuals with competing priorities
Strong leadership, autonomy, and integrity
Ability to communicate and negotiate with donors officials locally and at HQ
Ability to communicate with senior management at country office level and at HQ
Promote and maintain an organizational culture that advances gender equality, reduces power abuse and inequalities, and fosters trust and safety.
Create an environment within CARE's workplaces, programming, and communities where CARE works that is free from sexual harassment, sexual abuse and sexual 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.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in French or Spanish (English/French or English/Spanish) would be an asset
Experience working for an International non-government organisation (INGO)
Experience leading finance staff with strong people management skills
Professional accounting designation (i.e. CA, CMA, CGA)

Responsibilities

Lead and support a team of Managers, Grants Finance & Compliance.
Conduct processes to meet operational and contractual requirements for effective management of development projects.
Develop systems for effective project financial management.
Ensure funds are used for the intended purpose and meet donor compliance requirements.
Support the development of project proposal budgets.
Oversee the analysis of project expenditure against budgets.
Investigate variances and provide risk mitigation.
Manage the project accounting cycle.
Continuously review, update, and analyze portfolio performance of projects for adequate planning, forecasting, and measurement of Outcome Area budget targets.
Provide coaching, technical advice, and capacity building to Grants Manager direct reports and Country Office/Partner project finance staff.

Benefits

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