Join Us in Making a Difference! 

Are you inspired by taking meaningful action? 
Are you looking for an opportunity to impact a child's daily life? 
Are you passionate about creating social change and engaging with your community? 
Do you want to take ownership of your career in an organization that values people, action, and trust? 

Brown Bagging for Calgary's Kids (BB4CK) is seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Financial Coordinator to support our mission of connecting and inspiring people to take meaningful action to feed and care for kids. This full-time role is essential to ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our financial processes, enabling us to deliver impactful programs and services to our community.

About Us 

For over 30 years, Brown Bagging for Calgary's Kids (BB4CK) has been dedicated to ensuring every child in our city has access to the food they need to thrive. Together with our BB4CK community— volunteers, parents, school staff, and donors— we connect kids to nutritious meals through school lunches and summer camps and by supporting families with grocery cards. We are committed to providing low-barrier, dignified access to food, ensuring every child feels cared for and supported by their community. 

Our vision: A future where communities ensure no kids go hungry. 

Our mission: Connect and inspire people to take meaningful action to feed and care for kids. 

Position Overview 

The Financial Coordinator will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of BB4CK’s financial operations. Key responsibilities include performing bank reconciliations, recording revenue and donations, managing accounts receivable, and administering grocery card processes. This position also involves preparing financial reports, supporting finance-related projects, and maintaining meticulous records to uphold BB4CK's commitment to transparency and trust.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is dedicated to embodying BB4CK’s core values of people, action, and trust.

Key Responsibilities of the Financial Coordinator:

Whole Organization

• Take ownership of your personal and professional health and well-being to ensure you can effectively perform in this role.
• Actively support and contribute to BB4CK’s vision and mission.
• Complete assigned tasks efficiently while upholding BB4CK’s values and culture.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the success of the team.

Finance Team

• Collaborate with the Financial Accounts Payable Coordinator and Finance Team Lead to support the accurate management of BB4CK’s financial operations and contribute to the achievement of the team’s strategic and operational goals.

Specific Responsibilities

• Perform timely and accurate bank reconciliations for all BB4CK accounts.
• Record revenue and Gifts in Kind (GIK) in QuickBooks Online (QBO) following established processes.
• Support finance-related projects and maintain accurate financial records and reconciliations.
• Manage accounts receivable, including customer accounts and monthly revenue reporting.
• Oversee grocery card administration, including reconciliation, inventory, and coordination with teams.
• Prepare monthly cash reports and process bank deposits as needed.
• Handle incoming mail and create invoices for assigned projects.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned to support team operations.

Other Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent organizational and communication skills to effectively support financial operations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workloads, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in financial reporting.
• Experience in accounts receivable management is preferred.

Education and Experience:

• A degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is considered an asset.
• A minimum of 2–3 years of experience in accounting or finance roles, ideally within a non-profit organization.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO) or similar accounting software is required.
• Experience in managing accounts receivable and recording revenue is essential.
• Experience with donation management platforms such as Canada Helps, Stripe, or PayPal is an asset.

Kitchen Support 

• All employees of BB4CK are expected to offer their support in our kitchen spaces, as needed while managing their own capacity and schedules throughout the course of their employment.

This Opportunity Might Be for You If You:

• Demonstrate strong skills in collaboration, problem-solving, decision-making, and adapting to change
• Are comfortable adapting to and learning new and evolving technologies.
• Thrive in flexible and dynamic environments, embracing change with ease.
• Enjoy contributing as an active team member while effectively managing individual responsibilities.
• Appreciate working in a hybrid work environment that balances in-office and remote work.

What We Offer 
BB4CK offers a competitive total compensation approach to support our people's physical, psychological, cultural, and financial well-being. Base salary is calculated at the 50th percentile of market value, with additional benefits equivalent to over $18,000. 

How to Apply

Are you looking for a purpose-driven and fulfilling workplace where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and your community? If so, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining why this opportunity excites you and how your skills and experiences align with the role.

Join us in making a positive impact—together, we can create change!

Need accommodation?  

If you need alternate accommodations to submit your resume and cover letter, don't hesitate to contact the People and Culture Team Lead, Margaret at 403.264.7979. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and this position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.  

We appreciate your interest and the time you have taken to apply; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.