Job description
Meet Benevity
Benevity is the way the world does good, providing companies (and their employees) with technology to take social action on the issues they care about. Through giving, volunteering, grantmaking, employee resource groups and micro-actions, we help most of the Fortune 100 brands build better cultures and use their power for good. We’re also one of the first B Corporations in Canada, meaning we’re as committed to purpose as we are to profits. We have people working all over the world, including Canada, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States and more!
Benevity’s Financial Operations Lead will help drive the success of all the daily requests from stakeholders regarding our financial processes. The Financial Operations Lead is responsible for making sure daily requests from stakeholders are answered in a timely and accurate manner. The Financial Operations Lead will have intimate knowledge of the operation and provide training to the members of the team on existing processes and manage the incorporation of new processes. This individual should be comfortable monitoring the details of the operation, ensuring world class execution. This role would require you to work in a hybrid environment, between the Calgary Benevity head office, and working remotely. Relocation would be required if you are not living in Calgary.
What you’ll do:
- Possess a comprehensive understanding of the financial processes for the charitable foundations
- Manage 1-2 major team projects to develop, implement and maintain scalable protocols and processes
- Provide Subject Matter Expert(SME) insight into the financial processes and possible opportunities and risks
- Train and coach the team on the existing processes as well as newly implemented processes
- Monitor the operational metrics and following up as required to meet targets and goals
- Identify and remove barriers as the team iterates and moves through the process development cycle
What you’ll bring:
- Results-oriented and is resourceful and proactive
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to interact with clients and various levels of internal stakeholders to effectively communicate goals, requirements and proposed solutions
- Experience and proven skills in identifying and mapping business problems to complex technical/technology solutions
- A commitment to both client success and operational effectiveness
- Strong communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable overseeing a variety of issues to resolution with an analytical mindset
- Ability to work independently with strong judgment
- Resilient, and thrives in a multi-tasking, start-up environment and can adjust priorities on-the-fly while managing a diverse and full workload
- Proficient in the MS Office suite of products
- Team-oriented with a fun-spirit and sense of humor
Discover your purpose at work
We’re not employees, we’re Benevity-ites. From all locations, backgrounds and walks of life, who deserve more …
Innovative work. Growth opportunities. Caring co-workers. And a chance to do work that fills us with a sense of purpose.
If the idea of working on tech that helps people do good in the world lights you up … If you want a career where you’re valued for who you are and challenged to see who you can become …
It’s time to join Benevity. We’re so excited to meet you.
Where we work
At Benevity, we embrace a flexible hybrid approach to where we work that empowers our people in a way that supports great work, strong relationships, and personal well-being. For those located near one of our offices, while there’s no set requirement for in-office time, we do value the moments when coming together in person helps us build connection and collaboration. Whether it’s for onboarding, project work, or a chance to align and bond as a team, we trust our people to make thoughtful decisions about when showing up in person matters most.
Join a company where DEIB isn’t a buzzword
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are part of Benevity’s DNA. You’ll see the impact of our massive investment in DEIB daily — from our well-supported employee resources groups to the exceptional diversity on our leadership and tech teams.
We know that diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and passions are what move our business and our people forward, so we’re committed to creating a culture of belonging with equal opportunities for everyone to shine.
That starts with a fair and accessible hiring process. If you want to feel seen, heard and celebrated, you belong at Benevity.
Candidates with disabilities who may require accommodations throughout the hiring or assessment process are encouraged to reach out to [email protected].
