Senior Manager, Grants Finance and Compliance

Founded in 1945 with the creation of the CARE Package®, CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. CARE places special focus on working alongside women and girls. Equipped with the proper resources women and girls have the power to lift whole families and entire communities out of poverty. In 2023, CARE worked in 109 countries, reaching 167 million people through more than 1,600 projects. To learn more, visit www.care.ca

CARE Canada is looking for a Senior Manager, Grants Finance & Compliance

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to 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 the development of systems for effective project financial management, ensuring the funds are used for the intended purpose, donor compliance requirements, support the development of project proposal budgets, oversee the analysis on project expenditure against budgets, investigating variances and provide risk mitigation.

This involves project accounting cycle, continuous review, update and analysis of the portfolio performance of projects to ensure adequate planning, forecasting and measurement of the Outcome Area budget targets. The incumbent is also expected to provide coaching, technical advice, and capacity building to Grants Manager direct reports and CO’s/Partner project finance staff.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 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

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU EXTRAORDINARY

• 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)

REQUIREMENTS

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.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 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

HOW TO APPLY

If you are someone who thrives on challenge, loves to be part of a dynamic team and are passionate about making a difference, then this opportunity is for you! Don’t think you check all the boxes? Reach out anyway – we would love to hear how your experience translates to this role! Please apply directly by May 22, 2026. Please note resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the advertisement will be removed once a candidate has been identified. We are only able to consider candidates who currently have the right to work in Canada. CARE Canada is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified applicants. Recruitment-related accommodations for persons with disabilities are available on request. CARE Canada does not use artificial intelligence tools to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All application reviews and hiring decisions are conducted by our amazing people. AI tools may be used in drafting communication, editing or interview question sourcing from time to time. This posting is currently for a vacant role.

CARE Canada is committed to employment equity and building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Research shows that women and other marginalized folks tend to apply to roles only when they meet all the criteria outlined in the posting. If you're excited about this role but don't have experience with each and everyqualification, we encourage you to apply. Let us know in your application if you have a non-traditional background and how your experience maps to the role you're applying for. Recruitment-related accommodations for persons with disabilities are available on request.

CARE Canada has a mandatory vaccination policy currently in place with accommodations based on the Ontario Human Rights Code.

As part of CARE Canada's commitment to preventing sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, we conduct reference checks on all final stage candidates in line with the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. By applying to this role with CARE Canada, you are giving us consent to contact your previous employers to seek information in line with this scheme.