Manager, Grant Finance & Compliance

Title: Manager, Grant Finance & Compliance
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Ottawa, Canada – Hybrid (2 days/week in office)
Submission Date: November 08, 2026 (Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis)
Salary: CAD $90,000 - CAD $95000
About us
Founded in 1992, Nutrition International (NI) is a global organization dedicated to delivering proven nutrition interventions to those who need them most. At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference.
Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 600 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.
If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.
If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.
About the role
The Manager, Grant Finance & Compliance plays a key role in supporting the financial management, reporting, and compliance of Nutrition International’s (NI) donor-funded portfolio.
Working under the guidance of the Senior Manager, the position ensures that grant budgets, expenditures, and financial reports are accurate, compliant, and aligned with both donor requirements and NI’s internal standards. The role provides technical and operational support throughout the grant lifecycle—from proposal development and budgeting to implementation, reporting, and close-out—ensuring financial integrity and accountability across all assigned projects.
This position works collaboratively with program, business development, regional, and country finance teams to strengthen financial planning, compliance, and reporting processes. In this role you will:
· Support development of donor proposal budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with workplans, donor templates, and NI policies.
· Set up and maintain grant budgets and forecasts within NI’s ERP and budgeting systems, ensuring updates reflect program and donor changes.
· Monitor grant financial performance, analyzing budget-to-actual results, explaining variances, and providing inputs for financial decision-making.
· Prepare and review donor financial reports for assigned grants, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with donor terms and conditions.
· Support submission of forecasts, budget realignments, and close-out financial reports in collaboration with relevant program and regional teams.
· Conduct periodic desk-based compliance reviews of project expenditures and contracts to ensure compliance with donor and NI policies.
· Support donor audit preparation by compiling supporting documentation and coordinating with HQ, regional, and country finance teams.
· Review and consolidate partner budgets and financial reports, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and internal controls.
· Support process improvements to enhance accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency in grant financial management.
· Contribute to documentation and continuous improvement of financial and compliance workflows, tools, and templates.
· Direct supervision of Grant Finance and Compliance Senior Officers and Grant Finance and Compliance Officers.
For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description
Requirements
About you
You will have a University degree in accounting, finance or business or a related field.
Professional accounting qualification (CPA, CMA, CA, or equivalent) is an asset.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial management, donor reporting, or grant compliance within an international NGO or donor-funded organization.
Demonstrated experience in preparing and managing complex multi-year project budgets (CAD 2M+).
Experience supporting donor audits, reviewing partner reports, and managing donor compliance requirements.
Experience with Oracle NetSuite and budgeting platforms (e.g., BOARD) is considered an asset.
Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently under minimal supervision. Commitment to ethical financial stewardship and continuous improvement.
Fluency in English is mandatory; proficiency in French will be considered an asset.
Benefits
What we offer
A competitive market pay, pension, professional development allowance, health & wellness allowance, health and dental benefits, four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays) and other leave, and flexible work hours. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.
Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.
Nutrition International upholds a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH). Following the principles of the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, reference checks will include safeguarding verifications with previous employers. By applying to this position, candidates acknowledge and consent to these reference checks being conducted with previous employers.
Selected candidates must have current legal entitlement to work in Canada. Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.
How to apply?
Nutrition International is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free work environment and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
To apply please click on the ‘Apply for this job’ button to submit your application.
The closing date for receiving applications is November 08, 2026. Selected candidates must have current legal entitlement to work in Canada.
We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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