Canadian Funding Specialist

Your Capabilities and Credentials

To thrive in this innovative environment, you will meet and surpass the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, engineering, architecture, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years experience in funding, accounting, or financial analysis
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards, and financial reporting
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
• Comfort in leading client-facing interactions such as report presentations, workshop facilitation, or responding to interview questions
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 environment and facility with spreadsheet software applications
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively   

Although not required, if you also bring any or all of the following capabilities, you will fit well in NAFP’s culture:

• Project management credentials such as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or coursework toward the designation
• Management consulting credentials such as the Certified Management Consultant (CMC) or coursework toward the designation
• Financial analyst credentials such as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or coursework toward the designation
• Achievement-oriented and a self-starter with proven success in securing grants, people leadership, and business development
• Have a strong understanding of Canadian federal policy, departments and branches, funding agencies, and funding programs
• Experience in responding to Requests for Proposals, Expressions of Interest, and Statements of Qualification
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat Pro and other business systems required. Experience with additional data analysis tools is a plus
• Ability to travel as needed

This position will primarily work in an office setting, with the flexibility to work from home as commitments allow. This is a full-time, permanent position. 

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee, and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may change at any time with or without notice.

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