GoodSeed Canada is in immediate need of a Business Manager to be based in the Olds, Alberta office.
Basic Functions
- Provide accounting support for governmental, auditorial and operational reporting.
- Ensure adequate internal controls are in place and maintained.
- Conduct financial analysis in such areas as forecasting, budgeting, cost reduction analysis, and operations.
- Oversee all areas of the finance department, including its bookkeeping personnel.
- Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
- Maintain banking compliance and relationships.
- Participate in the capital development program (e.g., planned giving).
- Assist with cost accounting and pricing.
- Create additional analyses and reports as requested by management.
Qualifications
The Finance Manager candidate should have education in finance or accounting, or equivalent business work experience. Experience in Not-for-Profit Charity accounting is a plus. Preference will be given to candidates with the CA, CMA, CGA designations and/or Not-for-Profit Charity accounting experience. Should have a working knowledge of spreadsheets such as Excel. A working knowledge of QuickBooks is also a plus. Must be a team player, able to work with others. Continue reading “Urgent need in the Canadian office: Business manager”
Our resources have been creatively used in a wide variety of settings ranging from self-studies to camps and small small groups. Here is one lady’s email to us with a question regarding the use of 
Some years ago, Kathy* was puttering around in the garden one afternoon when a couple on the sidewalk approached her. In the conversation that ensued, the two strangers quoted some Scripture verses. Kathy was excited. For some time, she had been longing to learn more about God but she didn’t have a clue where or how to get more information. Now, here were two people who were willing to share about the Bible!
It’s the end of summer in the northern hemisphere. While school was out and the weather warm, summer camps were in full swing. Many children attended Christian camps, backyard Bible clubs, or Vacation Bible Schools (VBS) where, in the midst of fun activities, they also got to learn the message of the Bible. For many of these children, it was the first time they heard the gospel message.