Finance Manager - Remote

Outward Bound Canada is passionate about building and sustaining representation and diversity within the outdoor industry. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. BIPoC, 2SLGBTQ+, and candidates living with a disability are highly encouraged to apply, even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description for this role. Your experience, skills, and passion will set you apart so tell us about your achievements and journey to date, and the things you learned along the way.

WHO WE ARE

Outward Bound Canada (OBC) is a national charity that equips youth with the skills, confidence, and resilience they need to thrive through powerful, life-changing experiences in nature. Our programs combine outdoor adventure with intentional learning to build leadership, social and emotional intelligence, and a deep sense of responsibility to community and the environment.

We are committed to breaking down barriers to access and creating meaningful opportunities for youth who have been historically underrepresented in outdoor and leadership spaces. Equity, inclusion, and belonging are central to our work, and we actively strive to ensure the outdoor sector reflects the full diversity of Canada.

THE ROLE

Outward Bound Canada is seeking an experienced, hands-on Finance Manager to oversee full-cycle accounting, day-to-day financial operations and accurate, timely financial reporting across our national organization.

As part of a small, collaborative team, the Finance Manager plays an important role in supporting OBC's financial sustainability and program delivery. Working closely with the Executive Director, People & Culture, and program and fundraising teams, they will manage financial reporting, cash flow monitoring, payroll reconciliations, grant accounting and audit preparation, while helping strengthen financial systems and processes.

We're looking for someone who brings strong accounting expertise, sound judgment and a collaborative approach to their work. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities and translating financial information into practical insights that support OBC's mission and long-term sustainability.

WHAT WE OFFER

Location: Remote, work from home.

Salary: $60000 - $70000 based on experience and qualifications

Benefits: OBC offers a benefits package with shared premium costs and a monthly employer contribution to a Health Care Spending Account (HCSA).

Term: This is a full-time, permanent position (37.5 hours per week). Work schedules are flexible and aligned with program delivery needs.

Reporting Relationship: Executive Director

Anticipated Start Date: December 1, 2026, with flexibility for an earlier start.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Statements, Budgets and Cash Flow

• Support the development of annual organizational, departmental, and program budgets with leadership and program managers; maintain budget tracking and updated forecasts.
• Prepare and maintain short-term cash flow forecasts, reflecting program schedules, fundraising activity, grant receipts, payroll, and payment commitments; flag emerging cash needs to leadership.
• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for leadership, including balance sheets, statements of operations, cash flow reporting, and amortization schedules.
• Prepare departmental and program budget-to-actual reports, explain variances, and work with managers to understand program costs and financial performance.
• Coordinate annual audit preparation, including working papers, reconciliations, supporting documentation, and responses to auditor requests.
• Complete year-end accounting and prepare financial statements and supporting information for leadership and external auditors.

Full-Cycle Accounting and Compliance

• Perform full-cycle accounting in QuickBooks, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, journal entries, expense accruals, revenue deferrals, and bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Complete month-end and year-end closes; maintain accurate general ledger records, expense allocations, revenue recognition, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and coordinate applicable tax and registered charity filings, GST/HST reporting and remittances, and other required filings, working with external advisors as needed and maintaining a compliance calendar.
• Maintain internal financial controls, approval processes, and audit-ready records; document and improve accounting procedures and resolve discrepancies promptly.

Payroll Reconciliations and Financial Systems

• Work with People & Culture to reconcile Employment Hero payroll reports to QuickBooks, record payroll journal entries, and verify wages, deductions, employer contributions, and payroll liabilities.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies with People & Culture; reconcile remittances and year-end payroll records and support required adjustments.
• Maintain QuickBooks coding and reporting structures and improve financial workflows to support accurate, timely accounting across departments.
• Provide clear explanations of financial results to non-financial colleagues and flag accounting issues, financial risks, and practical process improvements to leadership.

Grant Accounting and Reporting

• Maintain grant and contribution agreement records, tracking restricted and unrestricted funds, bursaries, eligible expenses, deferred revenue, and funding balances.
• Work with program and fundraising colleagues to maintain grant budgets, allocate costs appropriately, and reconcile funding receipts and program spending.
• Apply appropriate accounting treatment to grants and contributions and monitor spending restrictions, reporting deadlines, and agreement requirements.
• Prepare accurate interim and final financial reports and reconciliations for funders, supported by complete documentation and aligned with contribution agreements.

Qualifications & Experience

• CPA strongly preferred; equivalent practical accounting experience is considered.
• Demonstrated experience independently performing full-cycle accounting, month-end and year-end closes, and financial reporting, preferably in a nonprofit or charity. Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations.
• Experience with donation and grant reconciliation
• Experience preparing audit working papers and supporting applicable tax, GST/HST, and registered charity reporting requirements.
• Practical experience with budgeting, cash flow forecasting, restricted funding, and grant accounting and reporting.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-financial audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with payroll accounting and reconciliations, with working knowledge of payroll requirements across multiple provinces. Experience with Employment Hero is an asset.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks or comparable accounting software, with the ability to work independently in QuickBooks; strong spreadsheet and reconciliation skills.
• A collaborative leadership style and genuine commitment to OBC's mission.

Why OBC

At OBC, your financial expertise helps make life-changing experiences in nature possible for young people across Canada. You'll join a small, dedicated team working to break down barriers to outdoor learning and help youth build confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging. If you're motivated by purposeful work and want to put your accounting skills behind a mission you believe in, we'd love to hear from you.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Environment: Remote, work from home. Preference given to individuals with proximity to Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver or Victoria
• Work Hours: This is a full-time, permanent position (37.5 hours per week), with schedules aligned with accounting deadlines and program delivery needs.
• Physical Demands: Standard office environment with extended periods of computer-based work.
• Safety: Completion of WHMIS and any other required organizational training.