Finance/Accounting Professional

At Life and Death Matters Inc., we are dedicated to enhancing palliative care education through high-quality resources designed for healthcare professionals. As a leading publisher of palliative care materials, we provide the tools and knowledge needed to support compassionate, person-centered care. We are currently seeking an experienced Finance/Accounting professional to help ensure our financial stability while advancing our mission to deliver exceptional educational materials in palliative care.

In this critical role, you will partner with our leadership team to assess the financial impact of strategic initiatives, develop robust operational systems, and lead risk management efforts. Because we’re a dynamic organization, we need a trusted professional who can wear multiple hats—adapting to challenges and opportunities across our business to drive collaboration, problem-solving, and improvements at every level. We’re looking for someone who thrives on teamwork, is excited to help shape the bigger picture, and is committed to honesty, transparency, and integrity.

If you’re ready to apply your expertise to make a meaningful impact on the world of palliative care education, we invite you to join our close-knit, fast-growing team. Together, we will continue to empower caregivers, enhance the quality of life for individuals facing life-limiting and serious illnesses, and support their families and friends.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Management
   • Maintaining the financial health of the business - budget forecasting, financial reporting
   • Analyze financial data, provide insights and support strategic decision making
   • Evaluate and communicate financial implications of business initiatives
2. Business Decision Support
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate financial considerations into daily operations
3. Operational Systems and SOP Development
   • Leverage your understanding of operational systems to contribute to and create Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs)
   • Ensure financial processes are efficient and align with overall business objectives, actively look for streamlining opportunities.
4. Risk Management
   • Identify, assess and mitigate financial risk while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations
   • Develop risk management strategies that protect the company’s assets and reputation
5. Customer Interaction and Flexibility
   • Engage with customers when necessary to provide financial insights and resolve financial queries
   • Adapt to evolving business needs and work with both internal and external stakeholders
6. Experience and Education
   • Experience in finance or accounting within a stable business environment
   • A proven track record of long-term reliability and community engagement
   • Recognized financial credentials or comparable level of expertise
7. Skills and Competencies
   • Strong overall business acumen and ability to see “the big picture”
   • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
   • Proven track record of trustworthiness and demonstrated integrity in previous roles
   • Familiarity with operational systems and developing SOPs
   • Ability to manage risk effectively and contribute to the financial strategy of the company
   • A team player who can be relied upon to uphold standards with a high level of trust
   • Advanced use and knowledge of QuickBooks Online
   • High proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Outlook, and Excel, etc)
   • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently
8. What we Offer
   • A collaborative work environment that values growth and innovation
   • Opportunities to shape financial strategies and contribute to long-term business success
   • Competitive compensation and benefits package
   • Hybrid work environment

The annual salary ranges from $70,500 to $100,000 with final compensation based on individual and relevant experience.

Life and Death Matters is actively committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We serve and recognize and respect human differences and similarities. We value the diversity of people and actively encourage women, indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ2+ persons to apply.