The Opportunity
We are looking for a detailed, reliable, responsive and tech savvy individual for this role. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on financial administration and reporting experience with a variety of systems in a high-energy, interactive, and collaborative environment.
The Position
The Finance Coordinator supports the Finance team by ensuring financial data is up to date and accurate. The Finance Administrator assists with the creation, preparation and scheduling of financial reports and assists with ongoing improvements to systems and processes.
This role works collaboratively with other finance department staff and reports to the Finance Manager, Shared Platform.
Primary duties and Responsibilities:
Update and maintain financial data in ERP, CRM, and other systems
Ensure financial reports are produced in a timely manner
Investigate variances, perform reconciliations, and prepare journal entry adjustments as necessary, as provided by the finance team
Investigate discrepancies in project financial reports and troubleshoot issues with revenue and expense transactions
Respond to financial queries and provide technical support to other finance staff, Tides Canada management, and other internal stakeholders
Collaborate with other finance staff to ensure effective and efficient financial management of projects
Prepare ad hoc reports as required
Other duties as required
Requirements
Essential:
1-2 years of finance administration experience
High attention to detail paired with analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with and learn multiple software systems
Ability to prioritize and deliver multiple assignments in a fast-paced and changing environment
Exceptional planning and time management skills
Ability to work independently within a close-knit team environment
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Preferred:
An accounting or business certificate or diploma, or in final stages of achieving a certificate or diploma
Experience with Netsuite or other ERP system
Experience with Salesforce or other CRM system
About Tides Canada
From Canada’s big cities to its remote land, waters, and rural communities, Tides Canada provides uncommon solutions for the common good. Our mission is to help Canadians secure a healthy environment in ways that promote social equity and economic prosperity.
As a national charity, Tides Canada recognizes the complex environmental and social problems that we face in Canada today. That’s why we provide strategy, expertise, and tools to ensure changemakers can get from vision to impact. We partner with a growing movement of philanthropists, foundations, businesses, and governments to accelerate and amplify positive change.
From our shared platform, which enables a community of projects to share important administrative resources so more time and money goes towards impact, to our in-house strategic programs that deliver sophisticated grant making strategies in partnership with donors and local communities—Tides Canada is the partner for change. Join us in building a better Canada.
Salary and Staff Benefits: Salary of $37,000 to $39,000 dependent on experience and qualifications. Our benefits package includes health and dental insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, transit reimbursement, RRSP contribution, committed colleagues, a culture of innovation, and the sense of accomplishment that comes from helping to create a more just and sustainable world.
How to Apply:
Send a cover letter and resume to careers@tidescanada.org