Funding & Accountability Officer at Royal… · Edmonton

Funding & Accountability Officer

The Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation (RAHF) is excited to welcome a strategic, analytical, and detail-oriented professional to our team. Introducing our Funding & Accountability Officer position, a key contributor to advancing impactful healthcare initiatives through strong funding stewardship, transparent processes, and meaningful evaluation.

The Funding & Accountability Officer plays an integral role in coordinating and strengthening the Foundation’s funding, granting, evaluation, and distribution processes. This role supports initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in patient experience, health outcomes, equity, and community well-being while ensuring alignment between strategic funding priorities and operational processes.

This position is responsible for overseeing the administration and distribution of Foundation funds, ensuring compliance with donor intent, funding agreements, and internal policies. The Funding & Accountability Officer also leads reporting, evaluation, and accountability practices that support informed decision-making, transparency, and continuous improvement across the healthcare sector.

Working collaboratively across Foundation teams and with external healthcare and community partners, this role helps ensure that funding decisions are rigorous, effective, and aligned with organizational priorities. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy balancing strategy with operational excellence, and are passionate about making a measurable impact in healthcare philanthropy, this role is for you.

To learn more about the Foundation and the causes we support, please visit Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation

Why Work with Us?

• Be part of a collaborative environment and a passionate team dedicated to improving health care for Albertans.
• Work in a culture built on our shared values of Excellence, Innovation, Integrity, Respect, Strong Relationships, and Stewardship.
• Join an organization recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers for six consecutive years.
• Benefit from a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Contribute to meaningful initiatives that make a tangible difference in the lives of Albertans.
• Be part of a workplace that prioritizes a supportive and engaging work culture.
  
  

Key Accountabilities

Funding Strategy & Process Management

• Design, implement, and continuously improve funding, granting, and distribution processes.
• Manage and administer the Foundation’s funding portal, including reviewing, monitoring, and updating applications.
• Support alignment between strategic funding priorities and operational funding processes.
• Develop, maintain, and oversee Terms of Reference and related governance documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies to strengthen accountability and stewardship practices.
  
  

Fund Administration, Distribution & Compliance

• Oversee the allocation and distribution of funds, ensuring compliance with donor intent, funding agreements, and Foundation policies.
• Lead and maintain robust distribution processes with strong internal controls to ensure timely and accurate granting of Foundation funds.
• Manage the full funding distribution lifecycle, including reconciliation, documentation, and financial reporting.
• Monitor fund activity and ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and stewardship of Foundation resources.
• Support compliance and audit readiness through accurate and organized documentation practices.
  
  

Evaluation, Reporting & Accountability

• Conduct preliminary reviews of funding, extension, and amendment requests and prepare recommendations for leadership consideration.
• Coordinate and oversee evaluation activities, including internal reviews and peer-review processes.
• Establish and maintain quality standards for reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, timeliness, and compliance with funding and accountability requirements.
• Develop dashboards, reporting tools, and monthly and quarterly reports for Finance and leadership teams.
• Provide guidance and support to funding recipients to ensure reporting and accountability expectations are clearly understood and achieved.
• Proactively identify reporting gaps, risks, or inconsistencies and work collaboratively to resolve issues and improve processes.
  
  

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with Foundation and Royal Alexandra Hospital Site leaders to align funding strategies with organizational goals and best practices in donor stewardship and data management.
• Lead cross-functional communication with Philanthropy, Stewardship, and Finance teams regarding fund balances, distributions, project status, impact reporting, and funding policies.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with healthcare, academic, and community partners, including the University of Alberta and affiliated organizations.
• Support a collaborative and solutions-focused environment across teams and stakeholders.
  
  

Performance & Success Indicators

Success in this role looks like:

• Funding and distribution processes are managed accurately, consistently, and within established timelines.
• Financial and funding records are well-organized, compliant, and audit ready.
• Reporting and dashboards are accurate, timely, and provide meaningful insights for decision-making.
• Funding recipients clearly understand and meet reporting and accountability expectations.
• Multiple priorities and competing deadlines are managed effectively while maintaining a high level of detail and accuracy.
• Strong collaborative relationships are built and maintained across internal teams and external partners.
• Risks, discrepancies, and reporting gaps are identified proactively and resolved effectively.
• Continuous improvement opportunities are identified and implemented to strengthen operational effectiveness.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Experience & Competencies

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in funding administration, grant management, evaluation, accountability, finance, or a related role.
• Experience conducting impact measurement, program evaluation, or performance reporting, preferably within healthcare, clinical research, public health, academic, or nonprofit environments.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and process innovation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial management skills.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to align projects and processes with organizational goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe applications.
  
  

Assets

• Experience with Raiser's Edge and/or Sage Intacct. 
• Experience working in healthcare philanthropy, nonprofit, or charitable organizations.
• Experience in philanthropic grant management and familiarity with specialized funding or grants management software.
• PMP, CAPM, Lean Six Sigma, or other project management or process improvement certification.
  
  

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Should you need support during the application or interview process, please reach out to our HR department at hrfoundation@royalalex.org

As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check.