Finance Manager

JOB OPPORTUNITY WITH Gakino’amaage: Teach For Canada Finance Manager

Gakino’amaage: Teach For Canada is looking for a detail-oriented individual to join our team as a part-time Finance Manager.

The Basics

Job term: Part-time, contract

Hiring salary: $25.62 – $32.85/hour; 16-24 hours/week

Contract duration: January 2025 - January 2026

Location: Work from Home

Application method: Cover letter and resume sent to apply@teachforcanada.ca

Interview process: Introductory interview
1-hour virtual interview with a task
Office experience

Requirements

Necessary qualifications include:

• 2+ years of bookkeeping experience, preferably for a charity
• Experience with QuickBooks and expense management software

Desired qualifications:

• Certified Bookkeeper (CB)

Your Responsibilities

The Finance Manager will report to the Director of Finance and support Gakino’amaage: Teach For Canada’s financial operations. Specific responsibilities include:

• Maintain the financial records of Gakino’amaage: Teach For Canada, including categorizing all transactions and performing entries for payables, receivables, accruals, prepaid expenses, and deferrals.
• Perform month-end and year-end procedures including preparing all month-end reconciliations and reports, and year-end materials for the annual charitable audit.
• Support the Director of Finance with the day-to-day financial operations (accounts payable and receivable, payroll, petty cash, receipt-tracking etc.).
• Support the Director of Finance during the annual charitable audit.
• Support the department’s quarterly, annual planning and review processes to reach and advance the goals of the department and organization.
• Assist in other elements of Gakino’amaage: Teach For Canada’s work as needed, including support of program activities.

Your Fit

• You are respectful of Indigenous cultures and histories: You have a deep respect for the history, culture, and goals of Indigenous communities in Canada.
• You are detail-oriented: You are thorough in your work, taking the time to ask questions and ensure accuracy.
• You are tech-savvy: You are highly proficient with QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, Advataxes, or other expense management software, and learn other tech quickly.
• You are a strategic thinker and problem solver: You plan ahead and proactively solve challenges.
• You are a planner: You prioritize and plan to effectively meet competing deadlines.

Application Process

Please send your resume and cover letter addressed to Zuzana Balazova at apply@teachforcanada.ca.

Gakino’amaage: Teach For Canada is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an organization that works with First Nations, we value Indigenous perspectives in the workplace and strongly encourage Indigenous candidates to apply.

Gakino’amaage: Teach For Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.

This position involves overseeing the organization’s finances, and as such, the successful candidate will be required to apply for and obtain a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Police Check.