At Momentum, we support Calgarians living with financial barriers to build skills, increase income, manage money, start businesses and move toward greater financial stability. Through practical programs in employment, entrepreneurship and financial empowerment, we help people learn, earn, save and thrive. Our culture reflects the confidence we place in one another and the care we bring to our work with participants, partners and community.

As Finance

Manager, you will be a cooperative finance partner within Momentum, leading the day‑to‑day finance operations and working closely with the Finance Director. You will supervise a team of three finance staff and be accountable for the accuracy, quality and timeliness of financial information. This role supports government‑funded programs and community funding, including donors and foundations, and balances strong accounting judgment with curiosity about better ways of working.

Full ‑ cycle accounting oversight: Lead Momentum’s accounting operations, including responsibility for key month-end and year-end activities. You work alongside the finance team and ensure appropriate review, documentation, and controls so financial information is accurate and reliable.

Ensure

Momentum meets statutory and funder‑related financial requirements accurately and on time, including audit and external reporting, and act as the primary point of contact with auditors. Work directly with program managers on budget reviews,



support the development of proposal budgets, and track financial performance over time.

Finance systems and improvement: Strengthen finance systems and processes by documenting workflows, improving efficiency and supporting automation and readiness for a future finance system.

Team supervision and development : Supervise and support a team of three finance staff by setting clear expectations, encouraging accountability and coaching staff to build confidence in their work. Brings strong accounting judgment and values accuracy, controls and clear documentation Makes financial information understandable for non‑finance colleagues Can manage details while also seeing patterns, risks, and the bigger picture CPA designation or equivalent senior accounting experience (approximately 5 to 7 years) Experience in a non‑profit, funder‑driven, public sector or similarly complex environment Solid grounding in financial reporting, budgeting, audit, statutory and funder requirements, internal controls, and financial systems Experience supervising and coaching finance staff Strong Excel, financial systems and reporting skills.

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Plains experience is an asset.

Experience improving processes, workflows, automation, or finance systems If this role and Momentum’s work resonate with you, please submit your resume and cover letter, including salary expectations, through our online application system:

📌 Finance Manager (Full-time) (Calgary)
🏢 Momentum Community Economic Development Society
📍 Calgary