controller - financial services

Work setting

• Associations and non profit organizations

Budgetary responsibility

• $8,000,001 +

Tasks

• Assign financial projects and activities to workers in order to improve business decisions
• Coordinate the organization's financial operations and budget activities in order to optimize financial performance
• Direct staff
• Evaluate daily operations
• Identifying and investigating compliance issues
• Motivate staff
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Review budgets and financial reports for specific projects
• Train staff
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Design and manage investment strategies
• Monitor financial control systems
• Manage contracts
• Oversee the collection and analysis of financial data
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Advise senior management
• Leading / instructing groups
• Provide customer service
• Manage cash
• Variance analysis
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Conduct performance reviews

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Regulatory investigation

• Regulatory reporting

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• Accounting software
• MS Windows

Area of specialization

• Accounting
• Business analysis
• Risk management
• Financial planning
• Internal audit
• Project management

Security and safety

• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

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

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Wellness program