Finance Officer

Positions Available: 1 

Department: Finance 
Location: Hybrid – 70 Richmond St E 
Position Type: Full-Time  

Salary: $65,000 – $72,000 

Existing Vacancy  

Closing Date:  October 23, 2026 

Friends of Ruby supports 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 16–29 through mental health services, social programs, and housing. We operate a Youth Drop-In Centre offering barrier-free counselling, case management, and community programming, alongside a Transitional Home providing emergency and long-term housing with life-skills support. Our work is rooted in intersectional, anti-oppressive, and decolonized approaches, and we are committed to treating everyone with dignity, respect, and inclusion.     

About the Role 

As the Finance Officer, you will be responsible for: 

• Manage the full accounts payable and receivable cycle, including invoice review, coding, approvals, payment processing, discrepancy resolution, and vendor and funder inquiries to ensure accurate and timely financial transactions. 
• Prepare and review monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations, month-end and year-end working papers, accruals, and supporting schedules to support accurate and timely financial close processes. 
• Design and maintain expense tracking tools and financial schedules, monitor corporate credit card activity for policy compliance, and prepare variance analyses and summaries to support informed decision-making. 
• Prepare reconciled financial data, schedules, and supporting analysis for budget-to-actual reporting, funder reporting, and other organizational financial reports, identifying trends, risks, and anomalies for follow-up. 
• Maintain the integrity of financial records and documentation, coordinate audit, funder, and CRA compliance documentation requests, and ensure audit-ready financial files and processes. 
• Act as a key resource for financial systems and processes, supporting QuickBooks, Dext, ApprovalMax, Plooto, and Microsoft 365 administration, training staff, and implementing workflow improvements that increase efficiency and accountability. 

Your Competencies  

Financial Analysis + Attention to Detail: Produces accurate financial information by maintaining high standards of precision, reviewing transactions thoroughly, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring reconciliations and financial records are complete and reliable.  

Accounting Operations + Process Management: Maintains effective day-to-day financial operations by managing accounts payable and receivable processes, coordinating payment workflows, supporting month-end activities, and continuously improving finance procedures and controls.  

Problem-Solving + Critical Thinking: Resolves financial issues and improves organizational effectiveness by investigating discrepancies, analyzing complex transactions, identifying root causes, and recommending practical solutions and corrective actions.  

Collaboration + Service Orientation: Builds strong working relationships across teams by providing timely financial support, responding to inquiries, sharing knowledge, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.  

Integrity + Accountability: Safeguards financial information and organizational resources by maintaining confidentiality, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, managing audit-ready documentation, and taking ownership of outcomes.  

Growth, Learning + Continuous Improvement: Strengthens finance systems and practices by embracing feedback, enhancing technical knowledge, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing more efficient and effective workflows. 

Required Credentials 

• Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field (or equivalent work experience); a degree is an asset.  
• 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or a related financial operations role, including experience managing the full transaction cycle and month-end processes.  
• Experience with financial reconciliations, payment processing, expense tracking, and financial reporting.  
• Experience working in a not-for-profit environment and knowledge of not-for-profit accounting principles and CRA charitable compliance requirements is an asset.  
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, QuickBooks (or similar accounting software), and experience with financial workflow systems such as Dext, ApprovalMax, and Plooto is preferred.  
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. 

Why Work with Us? 

Join a mission-driven, inclusive organization where your work creates lasting impact for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, your contributions are valued, and you can bring your authentic self to work—with opportunities for professional growth and meaningful, challenging work aligned with your values.   

What We Need  

Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check clearance.  

Legal eligibility to work in Canada.  

Important Note  

If you have accessed Friends of Ruby services in the past year, we kindly ask that you refrain from applying for this position. This policy helps to ensure objectivity and avoids potential conflicts of interest. We prioritize equal opportunity for all applicants and aim to maintain the integrity of our organization. We appreciate your understanding and commitment to a fair hiring process.  

How to Apply  

To ensure a fair and efficient hiring process, we kindly ask that all applications be submitted directly through the job posting link. We are unable to accept phone inquiries regarding this position. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we are only able to contact candidates who have been selected for an interview.  

Please note that no artificial intelligence tools will be used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates. AI will be used in notetaking during calls.  

Friends of Ruby is committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please inform our Culture & Equity team.  

Preference will be given to members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community as part of our commitment to equity and representation.  

Apply by October 23, 2026 and help us create brighter futures for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.  

We can’t wait to hear from you!