Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience, ideally in not-for-profit or healthcare sectors.
Experience with external audit requirements and direct interaction with auditors.
Strong grasp of deferred contributions and not-for-profit accounting principles.
Proven track record in process improvement and financial controls.
Exceptional analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
Responsibilities
Oversee accounting stewardship and maintain financial records.
Manage revenue and contribution accounting for the foundation.
Prepare financial reports, reconciliations, and regulatory filings.
Identify and implement process improvements and strengthen financial controls.
Benefits
Comprehensive organization-paid health and dental benefits.
Free parking.
Opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization that saves lives.
Strong total reward offering tailored to education and experience.
Full Job Description
Senior Accountant, Foundation Full Time, Hybrid Role
We are currently looking for a Senior Accountant, Foundation in the Finance department at our Calgary base.
While you may not be flying the helicopter or providing patient care, as a member of STARS' Finance team, you will play an important role in STARS' life-saving mission. Be part of something bigger. Be part of our team.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee Accounting Stewardship and Financial Records
Manage Foundation Revenue and Contribution Accounting
Prepare Financial Reporting, Reconciliations and Regulatory Filings
Improve Processes and Controls
Qualifications & Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related discipline.
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.
Minimum 7 years' progressive experience, preferably within a not-for-profit or healthcare organization.
Experience preparing external audit requirements and working directly with auditors.
Strong understanding of deferred contributions and not-for-profit accounting principles.
Experience identifying and implementing process improvements and strengthening financial controls.
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Advanced understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting requirements, and internal controls.
What we offer: At STARS, every day we come to work with a purpose, to save lives. Maybe that's your purpose too.
We provide a strong total reward offering inclusive of a salary tailored to your education and experience, comprehensive organization-paid health and dental benefits, free parking and more. But the real reward is joining a legacy - a legacy of lives saved, of hope in the fact of the unimaginable, and of pride in making a difference.
When you join STARS, you become part of a community that knows we're stronger together. It takes a team to deliver the highest standards of care, and we need you to help us be our best.
Elevate your career. Be part of something bigger. Be part of STARS.
How to Apply/ Deadline to apply: If you are the person we are looking for and would like to make a difference with your career, please make sure to apply by closing date: October 19, 2026.
Want to learn more? Looking to support life-saving missions from a business perspective? See how our Corporate Services team helps STARS run efficiently and effectively. Learn More About Corporate Services
