Momentum is hiring a Finance Officer

Finance Officer – Contract Position

The Society of Queer Momentum is a national 2SLGBTQIA+ advocacy non-profit mandated to
accelerate social and gender justice for 2SLGBTQIA+ people. We are hiring a Finance Officer
who will work with the Momentum team to manage the administrative, financial, and contractual
aspects of our work. In particular, the Finance Officer will lead financial tracking and reporting of
our Accelerating 2SLGBTQIA+ Advocacy Project funded by Women and Gender Equality
Canada.

Finance Officer details:
 1-year contract with possibility of extension. 3-month probation period.
 7.5 hours a week at $30.00/hr
 Reports to Momentum’s Executive Director
 Fully remote position

Responsibilities:
 Coordinate financial administration, including payment of invoices, tracking of expenses,
processing payroll, and reporting to funders as required.
 Liaise with Momentum staff and partners to ensure effective financial tracking and
reporting.
 Ensure compliance with all regulatory reporting and contractual obligations and
requirements.
 Monitor and support bookkeeping, accounting and auditing efforts as required.
Qualifications:
 Demonstrated excellence in financial management and tracking in non-profit
organizations.
 Experience managing finances for government-funded programs and projects.
 Training and professional experience in administration and bookkeeping.
 Demonstrated competence working in diverse environments with a wide range of
stakeholders within a commitment to anti-oppression, social justice and equity issues.
 Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Techniques and Procedures (GAAP)
 Knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements (e.g. CRA)

As an organization committed to employment equity, we encourage applications from marginalized and equity-
deserving communities, including 2SLGBTQIA+ people, Black, Indigenous and/or racialized community members,
disabled individuals, and others. We encourage – but do not require – individuals complete our Self-Identification
Form.

How to apply:

The deadline to apply for this position is March 18, 2024. Your application should include
your CV, contact details for two professional references, and a cover letter. Your cover letter
should explain:

 Why you are interested in the position
 How your experience qualifies you for the role
 Your preferred start date.

Applications and/or questions should be submitted to [email protected] with “Finance
Officer Application” in the subject line of the email. Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted to arrange an interview.

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