Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A) POST NUMBER: 465166
Ministry & Program Reporting
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for ministry and program leaders.
- Analyze budget-to-actual results, identify variances, and provide insights to support operational decision-making.
- Partner with ministry teams to develop and monitor program budgets.
- Support leadership with financial dashboards, forecasting, and scenario planning.
- Lead financial reporting for all restricted grants, ensuring compliance with donor, government, and foundation requirements.
- Track grant expenditures, revenue recognition, and fund balances.
- Prepare financial schedules for grant proposals, renewals, and audits.
- Maintain documentation to support grant audits and monitoring visits.
- Collaborate with program managers to ensure spending aligns with grant agreements and timelines.
- Manage reporting for restricted and designated funds, ensuring accurate allocation and tracking.
- Prepare donor specific financial reports and statements of fund activity.
- Support the development team with financial information for donor stewardship and fundraising initiatives.
- Ensure proper classification of contributions, pledges, and fund releases.
- Conduct financial analysis to support strategic planning, cost efficiency, and resource allocation.
- Recommend improvements to reporting processes, internal controls, and financial systems.
- Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting cycles.
- Support year end audit preparation, including schedules related to grants and restricted funds.
- Work closely with program, development, and operations teams to ensure financial clarity and alignment.
- Provide training and guidance to non financial staff on budgeting, reporting, and compliance.
- Serve as a finance liaison for ministry leaders and grant managers.
About You
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit finance, grant accounting, or financial analysis.
- Experience with fund accounting and restricted fund management strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with government and foundation grant compliance requirements.
- Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting principles (GAAP for NPOs).
- Excellent analytical, budgeting, and financial modeling skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non financial staff.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Nonprofit, Blackbaud) and Excel.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work collaboratively across teams.
- Commitment to the mission and values of the organization.
- Integrity, accountability, and a strong sense of stewardship.
- Proactive problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
Pay Rate
$37.00 / Hour
How to Apply
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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.