Finance Specialist

Finance Specialist

Position: Finance Specialist

Organization: Park People

Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid: 2 days in office)

In this permanent, full‑time role (35 hours per week), you will support financial operations and bookkeeping at Park People. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will be responsible for accounts payable and receivable, revenue reconciliation, budget tracking, and assisting with financial insights that support organizational decision‑making and fiscal sustainability. This is a new role.

Park People works to advance city parks as essential spaces to connect people to each other and to nature. For more information about Park People, visit

We are committed to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) across our workplaces and programs, which includes removing barriers for individuals with disabilities and fostering inclusive environments where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from BIPOC individuals and members of other equity‑deserving communities.

• Implement accounting/bookkeeping functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, donations processing, and others, using Quick Books Online, Expensify, Plooto, Blackbaud, and other integrated platforms
• Work with the Director of Operations to ensure financial risks are monitored and identified, and processes/controls implemented to mitigate any risks identified
• Identify trends and review and recommend modifications or improvements to accounting systems, tools, technology, and procedures as needed
• Ensure timely financial month‑end closures and bank reconciliations
• Ensure organizational financial compliance with regulatory bodies and legislative requirements (e.g., CRA) and funders, and that Park People adheres to not‑for‑profit accounting principles and standards (ASNPO, GAAP, etc.)
• Project‑manage interim and year‑end tasks related to the annual audit, tax audits, semi‑annual HST return, and T3010 charitable tax return
• Monitor and ensure proper financial coding
• Assist with organizational budget building and monitoring
• Proactively maintain a highly organized filing system including files, invoices, reimbursements, insurance information, and other financial records
• Assist with the preparation of funding requests and reports as needed
• Other financial or administrative tasks as assigned

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper or finance officer, specifically in the not‑for‑profit sector
• High degree of fluency using Quick Books Online
• High degree of familiarity with Canada Revenue Agency rules governing charitable organizations, including experience filing T3010s
• Experience completing annual external audits
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for Non‑Profits (ASNPO)
• High degree of accuracy and exceptional attention to detail
• High degree of ethics, integrity, and confidentiality
• Experience with general ledger functions and month‑end/year‑end close processes
• Financial modelling and forecasting skills
• Experience with tech stacks, and the ability to adapt quickly to new software and updates
• Experience in non‑profit revenue recognition and fund tracking
• Process oriented with ability to think critically and creatively about internal workflow
• High level of comfort and experience working in a context of growth and change
• Bilingualism (French and English) or working knowledge of French is an asset
• Experience in organizations working nationally and/or in hybrid workplaces is an asset
• Experience with grants administration is an asset

Salary: $60,000–$68,000

Anticipated

Start Date:

Late January 2026 (flexible)

• Generous benefits package including 4 weeks annual vacation time (3 weeks in first year), extra time off during the summer, paid sick time, health and dental benefits including a personal wellness spending account and long‑term disability, and a pension plan.
• Amazing work culture with smart, engaged colleagues who want to learn and improve while having fun.
• Flexibility and work‑life balance with flexible work hours.
• Time and funding to support education and training, and opportunities for professional growth.

To apply , submit your resume and cover letter in one electronic file in confidence by January 8, 2026 to  If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at

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