Finance controller Jobs in Markham, ON

Controller

The Organization

Bialik Hebrew Day School is the largest Jewish day school in Canada, educating more than 1,600 students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 at our two branches, the Viewmount Branch located in midtown Toronto and the Himel Branch — including two buildings — located on the Vaughan Jewish Community Campus. Since opening its doors in 1961, Bialik has offered high-quality General and Jewish Studies programs with a commitment to academic innovation and excellence. Bialik’s non-prescriptive Jewish education comprises Hebrew literacy, Zionism and Jewish values and identity. The school is committed to developing students into top-tier thinkers and problem solvers with the qualities and skills that will help them become future Canadian and Jewish leaders.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Controller will play a critical role in ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of the school. The Controller is responsible for maintaining accurate records, overseeing financial reporting and forecasting, and supporting data-driven decision-making across the organization. This position will interact with all departments, support key operational systems, and contribute to strategic initiatives through financial and operational insight.

This is a new full-time position and is based at our Viewmount Branch, located at 2760 Viewmount Drive, Toronto, ON.

The salary range for this position is $110,000 – $140,000.

Key Responsibilities

Record Keeping and Profits and Loss Oversight

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for all school operations
• Prepare and review profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and other financial statements
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and relevant regulations
• Support audit processes and provide necessary documentation to external auditors

Monthly Accounting and Forecasting

• Lead month-end and year-end accounting processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Monitor financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to school leadership
• Develop and maintain financial forecasts, budgets, and scenario analyses
• Collaborate with school leaders to align operational plans with financial objectives

Operational Systems and Reporting

• Oversee key systems supporting the school’s operations and financial processes
• Drive software enhancements and continuous improvements to streamline reporting and operations
• Track and report on non-financial indicators relevant to school performance and efficiency
• Serve as a point of contact for finance-related inquiries across the organization

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (CPA designation preferred)
• Proven experience in accounting, financial reporting and forecasting in a complex organization
• Strong knowledge of financial software; experience leading system enhancements is an asset
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities independently
• Excellent communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, independent thinker with the ability to work across departments and levels of the organization
• Strong analytical skills and experience presenting financial and operational data to senior leadership and Board committees

Qualified candidates should email a resume, cover letter and references to hr@bialik.ca

with “Controller” in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest. We will only contact those candidates who will be interviewed.

This job posting may have been prepared using AI-based tools to support clarity and accessibility. Bialik does not use artificial intelligence to screen or assess applications or to make hiring decisions.

Bialik is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. If required, accommodations will be made available upon request for candidates who move forward in the selection process. All information received will be kept confidential and used solely for recruitment purposes.