Controller

Résumé du poste

The Controller will oversee core operational accounting, including month-end close, financial reporting, and cash flow management. They will also manage financial activities for funded programs and strengthen internal controls and reporting processes.

Détails du poste

Controller-6 month Contract Location: Ottawa, ON, Hybrid Address: Ottawa, ON Compensation: $90,000–$110,000 annualized, T4 Language: English, strong written and verbal communication skills Duration: 6-month contract, with possibility of extension About the Opportunity Altis Recruitment is partnering with a values-driven national non-profit organization to hire a hands-on Controller for a newly created position. This is an opportunity to join an organization during a period of change and help strengthen and stabilize its day-to-day finance operations. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you’ll serve as a senior operational resource for the finance team, taking ownership of core accounting and reporting activities while supporting programs operating within a funding-based environment. You’ll work closely with Finance Coordinators, Program Managers, and organizational leadership to strengthen reporting, processes, controls, and overall financial operations. What’s In It for You You’ll step into a role where your expertise can have an immediate impact. You’ll have the opportunity to bring structure to a growing finance function, work closely with an experienced Director of Finance, and contribute to a mission-driven organization that values collaboration, respect, and teamwork. This six-month contract also has the potential for extension. Your Responsibilities You’ll oversee core operational accounting activities, including month-end close, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and monthly financial reporting. You’ll support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and the preparation of financial statements and management reports. You’ll oversee financial activities related to funded programs, including contribution agreements, project expenditures, disbursements, and reporting requirements. You’ll partner with Program Managers to ensure financial activity is accurately aligned with project budgets, contracts, and funding requirements. You’ll support external audit preparation and respond to audit fieldwork requests, while also participating in internal audits that may require occasional travel. You’ll strengthen internal controls, policies, processes, and reporting practices while providing technical guidance and support to members of the finance team. You’ll leverage Sage and project management tools to support accurate reporting, stronger processes, and greater visibility across finance and program activities. Skills and Qualifications 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, ideally including Controller, Finance Manager, or comparable senior-level responsibilities. Previous finance experience within a non-profit, charitable, association, or other funding-based environment. Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting, month-end, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, and audit preparation. Experience with grants, contribution agreements, funded programs, project accounting, or contract-based financial reporting. Strong Sage experience, including financial reporting capabilities, along with exposure to project management systems such as Asana or similar platforms. CPA designation is considered an asset. Collaborative and respectful approach, with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with finance, program, and leadership teams. Why Partner with Altis If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

Ce que vous ferez

The Controller will oversee core operational accounting, including month-end close, financial reporting, and cash flow management. They will also manage financial activities for funded programs and strengthen internal controls and reporting processes.

Exigences

Candidates need 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a non-profit or funding-based environment. Proficiency in Sage and a CPA designation are highly valued.

Compétences indiquées

• Budgeting · Souhaitée
• Financial Reporting · Souhaitée
• Accounts receivable · Souhaitée
• Month-End Close · Souhaitée
• Forecasting · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Full-cycle Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Month-end Close
• Audit Preparation
• Project Accounting
• Cash Flow Management
• Internal Controls
• Sage
• Asana
• Non-profit Accounting
• Contribution Agreements
• Reconciliations
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable

Domaines d’emploi

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Social Services