Finance Coordinator – Gifts Full Time

The Winnipeg Foundation is For Good. Forever. We help people give back to our shared community by connecting generous donors with causes they care about For Good. We are an endowment-based public foundation, so gifts are pooled and invested, and the annual earnings are distributed back to the community Forever. Formed in 1921, we are proud to be the first community foundation in Canada. Our vision is ‘a Winnipeg where community life flourishes for all.’

The Foundation is committed to work/life balance and diversity both within the organization and in its work with the community. 

We are currently recruiting for the role of

Finance Coordinator – Gifts (Permanent – Full-time)

 Our Values                                                    

Trust

Responsiveness

Generosity

Transformation

Equity

Our Core Competencies

Active Listening

Relationship Building

Adaptability

Managing Healthy Conflict

Critical Thinking and Decision Making

 The Role:

This position is primarily responsible for managing the timely and accurate entry of all gifts and gift-related activities within the financial system. This includes recording pledges, processing internal transfers, making necessary adjustments, performing reconciliations, and issuing tax receipts to donors. In addition to these core responsibilities, the role will also involve supporting various other essential accounting tasks as required, ensuring overall financial integrity and compliance. Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills are crucial to maintaining accurate records and providing excellent service to stakeholders. 

Core Areas of Responsibility: 

Gifts Entry and Management

Maintains new and existing donor profiles in relation to gifts

Enter all gifts into the database and ensure appropriate coding using gift information and professional judgment, following The Winnipeg Foundation procedures.

Adjusts gifts in relation to accounting reconciliations

Accurately manages and enters gift pledges activity

Monitors and enters The Winnipeg Foundation USA gifts

Issues tax receipts in accordance with CRA guidelines

Provides summary of daily gifts  

Process Management

Coordinates with community generosity team during gift processing to resolve any gift processing issues/items

Prepares and enters interfund transfers, capitalizations, and other non-gift activity

Coordinates with community generosity team regarding donor gift requests, updating stripe credit card information and processing requested refunds

Provides support to community generosity team regarding donor giving 

Participates on internal committees and working groups as required 

Support other finance functions as requested

About You: If your background looks different from the one below, in your cover letter, tell us why you would be a good fit!    

Education and Experience

·         Diploma in accounting or business administration

·         CPA Designation in progress is an asset

·         1-3 years of experience in data entry or bookkeeping is an asset 

Skills and Abilities

Proficient verbal and written communication skills   

Ability to work with and maintain confidential and sensitive information   

Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (creating spreadsheets and using financial Excel functions)  

Efficient time-management   

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail  

Ability to work well in a team as well as independently  

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines   

Ability to multitask and operate multiple applications    

What We Offer: 

·         Starting salary in the range of $48,000 – $57,600

·         A comprehensive benefits package including health and dental benefits

·         A Health Spending Account

·         Access to Consult + (Virtual Doctor Service)

·         EFAP program available to employees and family members

·         Pension program starting at six months of employment

·         Vacation starting at three weeks per year

·         Eco-pass program (half cost bus pass)

·         Maternity/Parental Leave Top Up

·         Professional Development opportunities 

Applications, including resumes and cover letters, should be submitted by March 28, 2025. All applications must be submitted to https://careers.risepeople.com/the-winnipeg-foundation/en. 

Applicants who do not fully satisfy all the essential requirements are encouraged to submit their applications for consideration regarding this position. We believe in the potential for diverse perspectives, skills and experience to enrich our team and contribute to The Foundation’s overall success. 

The Recruitment Process

As part of The Foundation’s value for being transparent, the following are the stages of our recruitment process: 

·         Job posting (2 weeks in circulation)

·         Phone screening (conducted after the closing date; duration: 2 weeks)

·         First in-person interview (conducted within 2 weeks after phone screening interviews)

·         Excel Assessment test

·         Second in-person interview (within 2 weeks after the first interview)

·         Start date: May 2025 

During the recruitment process, prospective candidates will be expected to provide specific examples of situations where they have demonstrated The Foundation’s values and core competencies. 

The Winnipeg Foundation is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted. If contacted to participate in the process, please advise if you require accommodation.