JOB OPPORTUNITY

Young Agrarians is hiring an In-House Finance Administrator!

Position: Finance Administrator
Organization: Young Agrarians

• Location: Remote with some in-person meetings. Candidate must live in British Columbia. Please indicate where in BC you live on your application.
• Deadline for Applications: Rolling until filled. We will be processing applications as they are received, and the position will start ASAP when we find the right candidate.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and tech-savvy In-House Finance Administrator to join our team. This position is ideal for someone with a passion for improving systems, working with nonprofit organizations, and contributing to the financial health of a mission-driven team. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, have a knack for initiating systems changes, and love diving into numbers- we want to hear from you!

ABOUT YOUNG AGRARIANS

Young Agrarians (YA) is an educational resource network for new and young ecological farmers in Canada. YA recognizes the Indigenous lands and territories that we work on and alongside. YA is committed to providing programs and services that are inclusive and available to farmers and friends of diverse backgrounds. Since 2012, the YA network is volunteer-driven, with farmers across the country organizing on-farm events and building communities to create spaces for knowledge sharing and growth.

YA began as a seed of an idea and since has grown into a dynamic educational network and set of programs that target the educational needs of new and young farmers.

1. National: aggregate resources and opportunities online;
2. National: coordinate educational and networking events on and off farm year-round, as well as e-learning;
3. Western Canada: on-farm apprenticeship training program (YAAP) in regenerative agriculture;
4. BC: land access programming and supports (BCLMP); and
5. Western Canada: business mentorships (BMN).

YA’s Grow-a-Farmer Strategy works to deliver the following programs:

1. National: aggregate resources and opportunities online;
2. National: coordinate educational and networking events on and off farm year-round, as well as e-learning;
3. Prairie provinces: on-farm apprenticeship training program in regenerative agriculture;
4. BC: land access programming and supports; and
5. Western Canada: business mentorships.

YA works to grow the sector by supporting new entrants through farmer-to-farmer learning. The theory of change is to engage new and young farmers and the farm-curious online, bring them together to network and learn together on and off farms, support access to training opportunities and resources, and when ready to start farms, provide educational supports for on-farm training, land access, business readiness, and peer mentorship. The long-term goal is to grow connections to each other and the land in order to grow a resilient and climate-adapted food system for a healthy future.

WORKPLACE CULTURE: We strive to create a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we collaborate with and serve. The organizational culture is focused on bringing your whole self, emotional intelligence and leadership, and working together to support farmers to overcome barriers and challenges through educational supports and resources.

Compensation & Hours

• This is a part-time, year-round position
• 8-10 hours per week, on a regular schedule
• $40-45/hour depending on experience
• This position has the potential to increase in hours depending on organizational growth.

Roles & Responsibilities

This role involves a balance of day-to-day financial management, financial planning, and collaboration with the leadership team to support operational priorities.

Financial Administration:

• Facilitate transition from the existing bookkeeper and payroll administrator to take over bookkeeping and payroll processes
• Review existing financial management processes
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are followed and updated

Bookkeeping and Payroll:

• Manage QBO Account
• Complete monthly bookkeeping, ensuring coding is accurate in QBO
• Run bi-monthly payroll

Budget Management Support:

• Develop a working knowledge of the annual budget
• Assist in budget development and ensure financial reporting aligns with funder expectations

Planning & Forecasting:

• Assist the Executive Director in planning for the financial sustainability of the organization
• Support financial planning and forecasting
• Develop dashboards and financial reports to aid decision-making and provide insights

Systems Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for improving financial systems and workflows
• Make recommendations for how to plan more efficiently between QBO and Excel
• Make software systems decisions with the Core Operations Team
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and develop recommendations to enhance financial performance
• Implement solutions to enhance financial processes

Collaboration & Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with nonprofit financial standards and best practices
• Ensure the Management Team has access to up-to-date financial reports (budget to actuals) related to their program areas and granting streams
• Take the lead role in preparing for the fiscal year end and the annual review engagement / audit
• Depending on skill set, work with the existing bookkeeper to transition government reports in-house, or work with an external bookkeeper / accountant to draw reports as needed
• Complete the financial portion of funding reports

Qualities & Qualifications

Financial Expertise:

• Higher education degree in finance/accounting
• Minimum of 5-year work experience in finance/accounting preferably in a non-profit environment
• Demonstrated experience with QuickBooks Online
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping, nonprofit financial operations and payroll requirements across multiple provinces
• Experience working with government funding and nonprofit organizations

Tech-Savvy:

• Confident working with a variety of technologies and software solutions
• Strong proficiency in Excel for creating budgets, forecasts, and dashboards

Systems Thinker:

• Ability to identify inefficiencies and implement effective solutions
• Passionate about improving workflows and processes

Detail-Oriented & Collaborative:

• Highly organized and able to meet deadlines with ease
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, team-oriented approach

Home Office Setup:

• Access to a computer, reliable internet connection, and a cellphone for remote work

As the Finance Administrator at Young Agrarians, you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial health of our organization and supporting the growth of sustainable agricultural leaders. You’ll work in a supportive environment that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Bring your passion, skills, and heart to our team, and help us grow the future of agriculture together!

To Apply

Please submit applications by email to Taina Uitto at om@youngagrarians.org with the following:

Subject line: Firstname Lastname – Finance Administrator

Please attach a PDF cover letter and resume as one document with the following file name: Firstname Lastname – Finance Administrator.pdf.

In your application, please:

• Indicate where you are located
• Answer the following question within your cover letter: How does your experience in finance and accounting, particularly within the nonprofit sector, align with the responsibilities of this role?

We invite candidates to voluntarily self-identify as a member of a diverse and/or disenfranchised group as part of their application.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we will not be available for phone calls or lengthy email inquiries. If you have 1-2 questions, please ask by email. Thank you for your time and interest!

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