Financial Controller

Full-Time, Permanent

North Bay, Ontario

We are partnered with an esteemed family services organization to recruit a Financial Controller.  As a key member of the Leadership Team, you will work closely with the Finance Director to lead the Agency’s financial operations, ensuring strategic alignment with organizational objectives. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic and operational financial planning initiatives to align financial goals with organizational objectives.
• Ensure financial data integrity, security, and compliance with regulations and internal policies.
• Utilize data analytics to drive informed financial decision-making and organizational improvements.
• Develop and implement financial policies, internal controls, and risk management strategies.
• Prepare and present financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to senior leadership and the Board.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance financial efficiency and accountability.
• Provide leadership in team development, training, coaching, and mentoring finance staff.
• Foster an inclusive work environment, integrating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) principles.
• Lead change management, compliance, performance management, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote a culture of workplace health and safety.

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits, including personal spending account.
• Matching RRSP.
• Generous paid vacation.
• Hybrid work environment supporting your work-life balance.
   

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Business Administration (Finance/Accounting), or related field.
• CPA designation.
• Demonstrated progressive experience, including management level experience in finance and accounting roles.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards, regulatory compliance and GAAP principles.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook).

• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Accounting Software (e.g. NetSuite, Sage, SAP)

• Experience with HR management, including staff development and mentoring.
• Familiarity with LEADS or other leadership framework.  

Desirable:

• Experience in a non-profit organization, or knowledge of  Not-For-Profit Organizations (ASNPO).

• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) or Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation.
• Experience using Client and Human Resources Information Systems.
• Fluency in French is an asset.
   

If this sounds like an opportunity that would be of interest, reach out to [email protected] for a confidential chat.