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Financial ControllerSt. Margaret's School • Victoria, BC, Canada
Financial Controller

Financial Controller

St. Margaret's School • Victoria, BC, Canada
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : 140,000 - 170,000

Financial Controller

Regular Full Time

Internal / External Posting

Posting Date : February 11, 2026

Closing Date : February 20, 2026

Posting # 2026012

Hours

Full time 37.5 hours a week

Salary

Salary range $140,000-$170,000

Job offers are based on factors such as knowledge and experience.

This is a non bargaining unit position

All candidates must be legally able to work in Canada

Summary

St. Margarets School (SMS) is Western Canadas only girl-centered, independent day and boarding school located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canadaon the unceded traditional territories of the Esquimalt Nations, Songhees Nations, and WSNENations. Founded in 1908, SMS is an international centre for girl-centered learning and leadership development, providing empowering education for girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 (boarding grades 712). St. Margarets School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) School offering the Diploma Program.

St. Margarets School is seeking a full-time Financial Controller excited about working in a dynamic team environment supporting our school community. This is a director level role. Your primary objective is to be responsiblefor accounting practices, the accounting team, maintenance of fiscal records, preparation, promotion, and interpretation of financial reports for management and external groups.

Core Competencies

  • Integrity & Trust
  • Building Effective Teams
  • Service Orientation
  • School & Business Acumen
  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Innovation
  • Managerial Courage
  • Resilience
  • Interpersonal Savvy
  • Strategic Agility

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for owning and managing all aspects of the daily financial operations
  • Supervise finance staff professionals and provide ongoing guidance and mentoring as required
  • Ensure all day-to-day activities are completed on a timely basis and followed up
  • Create various ad hoc management reports and analysis as required
  • Follow up on difficult past due student accounts as necessary
  • Meet with parents to discuss financial issues
  • Liaise with external parties on provincial, federal, and annual fiscal audits
  • Prepare various year-end schedules and analyses related to the year-end audit
  • Create Excel templates for budgeting / forecasting and other processes to streamline processes and improve systems
  • Oversee the School Store and inventory processes for accuracy and efficiency
  • Oversee the SMS transportation function and staff
  • Education and Experience

  • Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) is required, with an ongoing commitment to professional development.
  • Minimum of 5+ years experience in a full-cycle professional accounting environment, preferably non-profit or have a strong understanding of fund accounting.
  • Required Knowledge and Skills

  • Systems level thinking and strong accounting and finance mental models.
  • Strong analytical and financial analysis, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and accountability to internal budgets
  • Specific knowledge of enterprise systems such as Great Plains, databases and report development
  • Strong understanding of current software technology, and the ability to work with IT to make recommendations in system improvements
  • Ability to supervise other finance professionals, delegate responsibilities and provide positive guidance in a team environment
  • Commitment to maintaining excellent communications with all stakeholders, both internal and external (eg. banks, auditors, vendors)
  • Ability to present ideas confidently in presentations and writing
  • Highly proficient use of Excel and other Microsoft applications, AI aware a bonus.
  • Actively support the vision, mission and values of our School
  • Valued Benefits

    A career with St. Margarets School will offer you the opportunity to be part of dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding educational environment. This position is located on the school campus, with access to rapid transit, on-site gym, and other amenities.

    St. Margaret's School emphasizes a dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion across living, learning, and work environments. The school aims to have its workforce mirror the diversity of students and the community. Actively encouraging applications from groups facing historical or current equity barriers, the institution is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive community. Employees needing employment support, technical aids, or accommodations, are encouraged to contact Human Resources .

    Interested candidates are invited to submit an application package, including a covering letter, curriculum vitae and professional references, through Bamboo HR.

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