finance controller

Tasks

• Advise senior management
• Act as liaison within organization between staff and management around wellness issues
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Ensure compliance with government regulations
• Develop monetary policies and forecasts of financial activity
• Audit accounting records to determine income, exemptions, payable taxes, compliance with reporting regulations and existence of fraud
• Recruit, organize, train and manage staff
• Represent the organization, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the organization, in negotiations or other official functions
• Consult with government regulatory and licensing agencies to ensure conformance to provincial standards
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
• Prepare reports for senior management
• Participate in contract negotiations
• Evaluate financial risk

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Area of specialization

• Accounting
• Financial planning
• Internal audit
• External audit
• Financial asset management

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Flexibility
• Adaptability

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example : flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example : adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example : financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)