Manager, Grants Finance and Compliance

CARE Canada is looking for a Spanish Speaking Grants Finance and Compliance Manager!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Grants Finance and Compliance, the Grants Finance and Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial management and accounting of a portfolio of donor-funded programs. The role ensures that all contractual, financial, and compliance requirements are met, while supporting strong, effective project financial management across the portfolio.

Guided by CARE Canada’s commitment to locally led and empowered programming, the Grants Finance and Compliance Manager plays a key role in promoting and implementing best practices in grants financial management. This includes ensuring compliance with donor regulations, analyzing project expenditures, investigating and explaining variances, and identifying and mitigating financial and compliance risks.

The role requires a strong understanding of the full project accounting lifecycle and involves the ongoing review, analysis, and monitoring of portfolio performance to support accurate planning, forecasting, and achievement of CARE Canada’s program budget targets. The Grants Finance and Compliance Manager also provides technical support, advice, and capacity-building support to Country Office colleagues, as required.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Comprehensive knowledge and skills in contracts negotiations with various Government agencies, international UN agencies & private donors for Humanitarian emergencies response funding. 
• 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 

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU EXTRAORDINARY

• Experience working for an International non-government organisation (INGO)
• Professional accounting designation

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 CAREworks thatis 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 theCARE International (CI)Safeguarding Policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Starting annual salary between $84,000 - $90,000 CAD
• 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
• All-Staff Retreat
• Learning and development opportunities and specialized training
• Flexible work hours in a remote-first work environment
• 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 by February 20, 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 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.

Pay Type

Salary