Job Details

Department:

Finance

Reporting To:

Director, Finance and Administration

Posting Type/Term:

Full-Time / Temporary – 14 Month Parental Leave Contract / Non-Union

Location:

120 Carlton Street, Toronto/Hybrid in Toronto (2 days in Office) / Remote in GTA

Schedule:

4-Day Work Week (Monday–Thursday, 34 Hours)

Compensation:

$63,761 – $72,454 + Full Benefits

Technology:                                 

Device Provided

Application Deadline:

September 14, 2026

Why This Role Matters

We are looking for a Finance Officer who is detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to advancing equity and real-world impact for 2SLGBTQI communities.

Reporting to the Director, Finance and Administration, you will support the day-to-day financial operations of Egale. You will help maintain accurate books of account, complete reconciliations, oversee accounts receivable and billing, support internal financial reporting, and assist with audits and payroll.

Your work will help ensure that financial transactions are recorded accurately, internal controls are followed, and financial information is reliable for decision-making. Working closely with teams across the organization, you will contribute to strong financial management practices that keep Egale fiscally sound, accountable, and aligned with our mission.

If you are passionate about using your finance skills to support meaningful change, this role is for you.

How We Work

We believe that doing meaningful, emotionally engaged work requires focus and rest. This is a full-time position that operates on our leading-edge Four-Day Workweek model. You get the stability and compensation of a 40-hour role with the capacity-building benefits of a 34-hour schedule.

What You’ll Lead

You’ll support core finance and accounting processes that underpin Egale’s financial health and operational effectiveness.

General Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Maintain books of account, including posting invoices, preparing cheques, processing credit card statements, preparing deposits, and performing reconciliations.
• Issue cheques and process payments for invoices accurately and on time.
• File and organize all documents and invoices related to finance and accounting.
• Maintain an accurate and complete trail of supporting documentation for all financial activities.
• Maintain an up-to-date, complete, and systematic filing system to support bookkeeping and financial records.
• Provide other accounting services as necessary, as assigned by the Director, Finance and Administration.

Accounts Receivable & Billing

• Oversee accounts receivable, including preparing and sending invoices to customers, funders, and partners.
• Process refunds as required.
• Interact with customers on past-due accounts in a professional and timely manner, including follow-up and documentation.

Reconciliations & Financial Reporting

• Complete monthly reconciliations for general ledger accounts as required by the Director.
• Reconcile credit card statements on a monthly basis.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and compare with monthly donor reports.
• Generate project financial reports for project staff and the Project Management department.
• Maintain and update amortization schedules.
• Work with the Director to develop, analyze, and interpret statistical and accounting information to assess operating results, profitability, performance against budget, and overall fiscal soundness.
• Prepare and revise internal financial reports to improve usefulness and efficiency and assist in preparing external financial reports as necessary.

Audit, Compliance & Controls

• Assist with preparation for audits or independent reviews, including gathering documentation and responding to information requests.
• Assist in maintaining policy and procedure documentation for complex financial and accounting issues.
• Support compliance with accounting standards, legal requirements, and internal controls.

Payroll Support

• Assist in the preparation of payroll as required, ensuring accuracy, appropriate documentation, and timely processing in coordination with HR.

Process Improvement & Collaboration

• Work with the Director to identify and implement improvements to financial processes, controls, and reporting.
• Collaborate with internal departments and key business partners to support financial information needs and maintain strong working relationships.

The Impact You’ll Create

• Financial transactions are recorded accurately, completely, and on time, supporting strong financial stewardship.
• Reconciliations and financial reports are reliable, well-documented, and useful for budgeting, audits, and management decision-making.
• Accounts receivable and billing are managed proactively, with clear communication and timely follow-up on outstanding amounts.
• Egale remains audit-ready with strong internal controls, documentation, and compliance practices.
• Internal teams, customers, and external partners experience professional, responsive, and equity-centered financial support.

What You’ll Bring

You bring solid accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to equity and inclusion. Here’s what we’re looking for in this role.

Education

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Working towards obtaining a CPA designation or willingness to pursue a CPA designation (preferred).

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting.
• Experience performing general accounting and bookkeeping, including reconciliations and maintenance of books of account.
• Experience with accounts receivable, billing, and interacting with customers on outstanding accounts.
• Experience preparing or supporting internal financial reports and reconciliations.
• Experience working with computerized accounting systems (e.g., Sage, Turbine or similar).
• Experience working with Microsoft 365 tools (e.g., Excel, Word, SharePoint).
• Experience performing accounting for not-for-profit organizations is an asset.
• Billing experience and/or project-based financial tracking experience are assets.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of basic and intermediate accounting principles and practices.
• Understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and documentation requirements.
• General understanding of computerized accounting systems (e.g., Sage, Turbine).
• Knowledge of accounting and reporting requirements in the non-profit sector is an asset.
• Familiarity with donor and project-based financial reporting is an asset.
• Familiarity with the issues and barriers facing 2SLGBTQI communities is an asset.

Abilities & Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; French is an asset.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Strong critical and logical thinking abilities.
• Good organizational, time management, and prioritizing skills.
• Proven ability to multi-task in a busy environment and work well under pressure.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others to reach common goals.
• Ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with internal departments and key external partners.
• Proficiency with MS Office / Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Proven ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and records.
• Willingness to work with flexibility, including adjusting to changing priorities and occasional alternative hours.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and anti-oppression.

Why Egale

• Meaningful work that directly impacts the 2SLGBTQI community
• Remote-friendly, flexible work environment
• Four-day work week designed to support deep focus, productivity, and well-being
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid personal days and 3 weeks vacation
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• A culture grounded in equity, care, and accountability

How to Apply

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply with your resume and a cover letter sharing why this work matters to you and how your experience connects to the role.

Application Deadline: September 4, 2026

Our Commitment to Equity

Egale is committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace where members of traditionally marginalized communities feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to apply.

We recognize that a diverse workforce and volunteer base are essential to advancing our mission, and we are committed to taking proactive steps to address historical and ongoing barriers related to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, language, class, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and other forms of systemic discrimination.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to 2SLGBTQI communities, Black, Indigenous, and racialized people, people with disabilities, and people with lived experience related to Egale’s work.

Egale welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you have questions or requests for accommodation, please email accessiblecareers@egale.ca.

About Us

Egale Canada was founded in 1986 in response to the critical need for increased rights and protections for 2SLGBTQI people. Through legal advocacy in the courts, and by winning the hearts and minds of people across the country, Egale has long played a significant role in advancing the rights of 2SLGBTQI people and combatting discrimination.

Egale is Canada’s leading organization for 2SLGBTQI people and issues. We improve and save lives through research, education, awareness, and by advocating for human rights and equality in Canada and around the world.

Our work helps create societies and systems that reflect the universal truth that all persons are equal and none is other.

Our Culture

At our core, we cultivate a culture of accountability and care. We move beyond inclusion toward solidarity, meeting every person with agency, respect, and support.

We strive for meaningful impact and trust in all we do, acting with integrity, intersectional equity, and a deep sense of humanity.

Our culture is affirming and grounded in the belief that lived experience is expertise, and that the voices of those most impacted by injustice must be centered in shaping solutions. We recognize that systems of power and inequality, including those shaped by race, gender, sexuality, class, and other identities, affect how people experience the world.

We are committed to dismantling barriers and advancing lasting change for the communities we serve and for the team working alongside us.

As agents of systemic change, we lead with purpose and possibility, empowering one another to act with courage and build a more just and equitable future.

Our Commitment

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.