Non-profit Finance & Operations

Position: Finance & Operations Director
Organization: Salal Foundation
Location: Canada, Remote (preferably British Columbia)
Employment Type: Full Time
Anticipated Start Date: January, 2026

About Us

The Salal Foundation is on a mission to nurture transparency, citizen engagement, democracy, and communities living within natural limits. We are dedicated to building capacity and improving resilience in communities and causes across Canada.

As a distributed and diverse Canadian team, we take pride in our entrepreneurial spirit, innovative mindset, and commitment to positive change.

Job Summary

The Director of Finance & Operations is responsible for overseeing and providing strategic management to the Salal Foundation’s internal operations. This role is ideal for someone who can operate at a senior, strategic level but is also comfortable with managing day-to-day finance and accounting functions. This role not only supports the Salal Foundations Finance and Accounting needs but also works with Salal’s many partners to assist and set them up for long-term success. This role will have a significant focus on optimizing financial systems and processes to ensure the financial health of the organization and its partners. This position will expand to oversee multiple functions across the organization including admin, HR, technology and risk.

This position reports directly to the CEO.

As the Director of Finance & Operations, you will:

Finance/Accounting Management

• Oversee and maintain the organization’s finance function, in collaboration with an outsourced accounting firm (Controller & CFO).
• Manage bank accounts and financial transactions using QuickBooks.
• Ensure accurate and compliant financial records and reports.
• Prepare bank deposits and related financial entries.
• Create invoices and billing for programs and funder reconciliation.
• Manage month end and year end processes and maintain up-to-date records and entries to ensure accurate financial records.
• Oversee management of company credit cards including reconciliations.

Payroll

• Oversee the complete payroll process for multiple organizations operating in different provinces (The Salal Foundation and other small non-profit partners).
• Ensure accuracy of data in the payroll systems (RISE, Clockify, QuickBooks).
• Review and approve timesheets.
• Process staff expenses and reimbursements, ensuring supporting documentation and receipts.
• Ensure that company policies and the relevant clauses of the collective bargaining agreement are adhered to.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with CRA and provincial regulatory requirements.
• Managed remittance for workers compensation boards in accordance with requirement (BC, ON, AB).
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and financial policies and practices.
• Provide and issue all required documents in accordance with applicable laws (ROE’s, T4’s, T2200’s, among others).

Grant/Funding

• Manage the Financial Administration of grant and funding agreements.
• Support the Partnership Services team with financial component of grant applications and submissions.
• Set up grant accounts, monitor funds, and reconcile discrepancies.

Process Optimization

• Assess current systems, processes, and workflows and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate and asses' tools and systems to support greater operational efficiencies.
• Implement recommendations and best practices identified through Salal’s fractional CFO.

Budgeting

• Work closely with third-party CFO on the organization's annual budgeting process.
• Prepare and forecast annual expenses and revenue.

Organizational Leadership & Internal Service Delivery

• Participate as an active member of the Leadership team, working collaboratively within the team.
• Provide subject matter expertise and strategic recommendations and direction on Finance and Accounting.
• Manage a cross-functional team, foster a culture of accountability and respect.

Who You Are

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field. CPA designation or equivalent knowledge preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in Financial Operations, Administration or Management (nonprofit experience preferred).
• Minimum 2+ years of experience leading high performing, cross functional teams.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of all aspects of organizational accounting and financial management.
• Experience working in a fully remote or distributed environment is preferred.
• Proven experience improving systems, tools, and organizational processes.
• Prior experience in project management and policy development is considered an asset.
• Prior experience managing employees and payroll in a unionized environment would be a significant asset.
• Background with Non-profit experience preferred.

Technical Skills

• Previous experience in QuickBooks is required.
• Strong technical understanding of spreadsheets and formulas.
• Experience using Google Suite, Asana, Clockify are all considered assets

Attributes

• Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess organizations needs, balance risk, and design long-term financial solutions
• Detail Oriented: An extremely high attention to detail. Nothing gets passed you.
• Hands-On Leadership: Comfortable operating both at strategic and tactical levels, with a “roll-up-your-sleeves" mindset.
• Collaborative Communicator: Capable of working collaboratively within a cross-function team and communicating clearly with partners and team members.
• Adaptable: Able to wear multiple hats and build structure from complexity
• Resilient: Excels in a fast-changing, environment.
• Integrity and Accountability: Exercises sound judgement in managing sensitive and confidential information.
• Appreciation for the importance of the greater good; the successful candidate will understand the importance of people dedicating their lives to reconciliation, diplomatism, and environmental protection within Canada, and will proactively strive to achieve these goals.

What We Offer

• $107,000 per year, commensurate with the experience and qualifications you bring to the Foundation.
• A fully remote work environment (within Canada)
• A robust health, wellness and remote work allowance program.
• Competitive benefits and generous paid time off provisions.
• An opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization working on impactful projects across Canada.
• Opportunity to work collaboratively with a passionate, supportive, and remote-first team.
• Opportunity for growth as the role evolves.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes here. 

This position will remain open until filled; however preference will be given to applications received by January 2, 2026.

The Salal Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Should you require assistance or accommodations during any part of the recruitment & selection process, please contact emma.macgillivray@humanihr.com

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