Finance and Operations Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
Do you love to make things organized? Are smooth-running processes and spreadsheets your jam? We need your help to grow our fast-moving advocacy and member services association. The Canadian Housing and Renewal Association, the national voice of the community housing sector, is recruiting a Finance and Operations Manager.
Finance and Operations Manager
Reports to: Executive Director
Hours: 35 hours per week (compressed or reduced hours can be negotiated) Compensation: 2026 starting wage $60,000 to $70,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Maximum wage $82,417. Benefits: 1.25 days paid vacation per month; Reduced work week in July & August with Fridays off; 2 paid sick days/month Location: CHRA offers a hybrid work environment, with the possibility of remote work from anywhere in Canada. Application: Send cover letter and resume to Ray Sullivan, Executive Director (Ray@chra-achru.ca) before 12:00 pm ET, Thursday, August 20, 2026. Interviews will be conducted on September 2 and 4, 2026.
CHRA fosters an inclusive work environment. We welcome and prioritize applications from Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, folks with disabilities, people with lived experience of poverty and homelessness, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA2+. We can accommodate during all phases of the selection process. We invite applicants to self-identify if they are part of a priority group.
About CHRA
The Canadian Housing and Renewal Association (CHRA) leads and provokes system-wide action toward the right to housing for all by serving as the national voice of the community housing sector. We create the conditions for community housing providers across the country to achieve their goals and drive change. Our members include non-market community housing providers, Indigenous housing providers, municipalities, non-profit organizations, housing associations, businesses, and individuals from every region of Canada.
Responsibilities
Finance
Reconcile monthly credit card statements, save, code and collate supporting documentation. Act as key point of contact for external auditors and external bookkeepers. Maintain accurate accounts receivable and accounts payable records, and ensure all transactions are accurately coded by program and funding source according to internal budget. Use QuickBooks Online to issue ad-hoc invoices and generate monthly or quarterly reports as required by management or the Board of Directors. Keep track of bank account and cheque payments, align incoming payments on CRM for events and memberships. Monitor the generic invoices inbox. Assist in quarterly and annual budget planning with the Executive Director. Review, verify, and process employee and Board expense reimbursement claims in accordance with organizational policies.
Office Management
Develop, implement, and improve operational policies, procedures, and workflows to enhance organizational effectiveness. Maintain the SharePoint filing system and act in administrator capacity to manage all licenses for staff. Provide operational support for conferences, webinars, meetings, and other organizational events. Oversee overall office administration including liaising with key suppliers and service providers. Act as main point of contact for phone, information technology and office systems suppliers and contractors.
Governance
Organize the agenda package and arrange Board of Directors meetings and Finance Committee meetings, recording minutes as required. Assist with Board of Directors election process. Organize the online Annual General Meeting, mailings, logistics, meeting materials and meeting support.
Support to the Executive Director
In the Executive Director’s absence, assume any follow-up as required, including triaging and prioritizing issues and determining appropriate actions. Assist the Executive Director in planning and scheduling board and committee meetings and meetings with outside stakeholders. Assist the Executive Director in planning and scheduling staff retreats.
Assistance to the CHRA staff team
Provide support to staff as needed, including general administrative functions, as well as event and membership query support. Respond to general enquiries and act as back-up for other staff members in their absence. Perform other tasks as requested by the Executive Director and other senior staff members.
Qualifications
Required
Minimum 5 years’ experience managing finance, operations, administration, or organizational services Experience supporting Boards of Directors and senior leadership. Experience using CRM/AMS platforms and financial management systems (QBO or similar) Strong English communication skills, including writing and verbal skills. Highly organized and offers exceptional attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal skills, strong relationship management, with a high level of professionalism. Ability to accomplish projects with little supervision.
Additional Assets
Experience working within a non-profit, association, or similar environment.
Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, Office Management or equivalent
Bilingualism in English and French
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About Canadian Housing and Renewal Association
Established in 1968, the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association is a national non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and strengthening the social housing sector.
CHRA´s mission is to ensure that Canada has decent affordable housing for all.
We will achieve this by:
- Making housing a priority with Canadians
- Convincing governments that housing is a sound investment
- Shaping the housing agenda across the country
- Helping communities meet housing needs
CHRA´s key activities include:
The creation and dissemination of affordable housing research — Recent research projects have focused on the long-term affordability of the existing housing stock, and on enhancing the sector´s energy efficiency.
Advocacy for improved housing policies and programs — CHRA has influenced recent federal decisions to make mortgage insurance more affordable and to increase funding support for affordable housing development.
Enhancing the affordable housing sector´s development capacity — Home energy efficiency, expanding affordable homeownership options, and taking advantage of acquisition and renovation opportunities are among recent areas of focus.
Keeping the affordable housing sector connected — CHRA keeps members and supporters connected to each other and to important housing news through a range of national and regional events, including an annual congress, policy symposia, and national “teleforums”, and through a variety of print and online communication vehicles, including Canadian Housing magazine and the monthly Update e-newsletter.
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Finance and Operations Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
Do you love to make things organized? Are smooth-running processes and spreadsheets your jam? We need your help to grow our fast-moving advocacy and member services association. The Canadian Housing and Renewal Association, the national voice of the community housing sector, is recruiting a Finance and Operations Manager.
Finance and Operations Manager
Reports to: Executive Director
Hours: 35 hours per week (compressed or reduced hours can be negotiated) Compensation: 2026 starting wage $60,000 to $70,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Maximum wage $82,417. Benefits: 1.25 days paid vacation per month; Reduced work week in July & August with Fridays off; 2 paid sick days/month Location: CHRA offers a hybrid work environment, with the possibility of remote work from anywhere in Canada. Application: Send cover letter and resume to Ray Sullivan, Executive Director (Ray@chra-achru.ca) before 12:00 pm ET, Thursday, August 20, 2026. Interviews will be conducted on September 2 and 4, 2026.
CHRA fosters an inclusive work environment. We welcome and prioritize applications from Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, folks with disabilities, people with lived experience of poverty and homelessness, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA2+. We can accommodate during all phases of the selection process. We invite applicants to self-identify if they are part of a priority group.
About CHRA
The Canadian Housing and Renewal Association (CHRA) leads and provokes system-wide action toward the right to housing for all by serving as the national voice of the community housing sector. We create the conditions for community housing providers across the country to achieve their goals and drive change. Our members include non-market community housing providers, Indigenous housing providers, municipalities, non-profit organizations, housing associations, businesses, and individuals from every region of Canada.
Responsibilities
Finance
Reconcile monthly credit card statements, save, code and collate supporting documentation. Act as key point of contact for external auditors and external bookkeepers. Maintain accurate accounts receivable and accounts payable records, and ensure all transactions are accurately coded by program and funding source according to internal budget. Use QuickBooks Online to issue ad-hoc invoices and generate monthly or quarterly reports as required by management or the Board of Directors. Keep track of bank account and cheque payments, align incoming payments on CRM for events and memberships. Monitor the generic invoices inbox. Assist in quarterly and annual budget planning with the Executive Director. Review, verify, and process employee and Board expense reimbursement claims in accordance with organizational policies.
Office Management
Develop, implement, and improve operational policies, procedures, and workflows to enhance organizational effectiveness. Maintain the SharePoint filing system and act in administrator capacity to manage all licenses for staff. Provide operational support for conferences, webinars, meetings, and other organizational events. Oversee overall office administration including liaising with key suppliers and service providers. Act as main point of contact for phone, information technology and office systems suppliers and contractors.
Governance
Organize the agenda package and arrange Board of Directors meetings and Finance Committee meetings, recording minutes as required. Assist with Board of Directors election process. Organize the online Annual General Meeting, mailings, logistics, meeting materials and meeting support.
Support to the Executive Director
In the Executive Director’s absence, assume any follow-up as required, including triaging and prioritizing issues and determining appropriate actions. Assist the Executive Director in planning and scheduling board and committee meetings and meetings with outside stakeholders. Assist the Executive Director in planning and scheduling staff retreats.
Assistance to the CHRA staff team
Provide support to staff as needed, including general administrative functions, as well as event and membership query support. Respond to general enquiries and act as back-up for other staff members in their absence. Perform other tasks as requested by the Executive Director and other senior staff members.
Qualifications
Required
Minimum 5 years’ experience managing finance, operations, administration, or organizational services Experience supporting Boards of Directors and senior leadership. Experience using CRM/AMS platforms and financial management systems (QBO or similar) Strong English communication skills, including writing and verbal skills. Highly organized and offers exceptional attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal skills, strong relationship management, with a high level of professionalism. Ability to accomplish projects with little supervision.
Additional Assets
Experience working within a non-profit, association, or similar environment.
Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, Office Management or equivalent
Bilingualism in English and French
Not the right fit? Search for Finance and Operations Manager jobs in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
About Canadian Housing and Renewal Association
Established in 1968, the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association is a national non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and strengthening the social housing sector.
CHRA´s mission is to ensure that Canada has decent affordable housing for all.
We will achieve this by:
- Making housing a priority with Canadians
- Convincing governments that housing is a sound investment
- Shaping the housing agenda across the country
- Helping communities meet housing needs
CHRA´s key activities include:
The creation and dissemination of affordable housing research — Recent research projects have focused on the long-term affordability of the existing housing stock, and on enhancing the sector´s energy efficiency.
Advocacy for improved housing policies and programs — CHRA has influenced recent federal decisions to make mortgage insurance more affordable and to increase funding support for affordable housing development.
Enhancing the affordable housing sector´s development capacity — Home energy efficiency, expanding affordable homeownership options, and taking advantage of acquisition and renovation opportunities are among recent areas of focus.
Keeping the affordable housing sector connected — CHRA keeps members and supporters connected to each other and to important housing news through a range of national and regional events, including an annual congress, policy symposia, and national “teleforums”, and through a variety of print and online communication vehicles, including Canadian Housing magazine and the monthly Update e-newsletter.