Controller

Ref ID: 05150-0012453211

Classification: Controller

Compensation: $90000.00 to $110000.00 yearly

The primary responsibility of the Controller is to provide management of the accounting and finance functions as they relate to all accounting entities including funds restricted both internally and externally at source; and undertake project management when major initiatives and processes are changed throughout the organization.

Responsibilities:

Planning

-Advise on accounting policies, procedures and internal controls, recommending improvements to ensure the integrity of financial information

-Identify systems and process improvements and upgrades to improve efficiency and effectiveness of accounting department; manage implementation of improvements

-Provide financial and strategic analysis and advice, review quarterly reports, ensure accuracy and summarize results for the Executive Director and board

-Monitor compliance with branch assistance loan agreements

-Planning and preparation of pre-audit supporting documentation

-Develop annual budgets for all entities, working closely with the Executive Director and Treasurer

-Advise on financial impact of contracts entered into by the organization

Financial oversight and operational support

-Ensure all government reports taxes and remittances are correct and paid on a timely basis; manage any audits by outside regulatory agencies

-Document, monitor and audit established internal controls; reassess internal controls and develop new controls to ensure fiscal responsibility and transparency

-Manage and oversee the relationship with external auditors

-Review and/or prepare year-end analyses and reports in support of annual audit requirements

-Reconcile accounts on a quarterly basis, working with bookkeeper to address any deficiencies and prepare quarterly reports

-Monitor external entities that have financial reporting requirements to the organization

-Prepare and file GST/PST quarterly returns

-Recommend technology plans and acquisition of equipment to Executive Director/Deputy Executive Director

Foundation Record Keeping 20%

-Maintain financial records

-Post journal entries and reconcile accounts, prepare trial balance of books, and maintain general ledgers

-Prepare and post journal entries to correct account discrepancies

-Process revenue from all sources and accounts payable

-Prepare monthly analysis of internally and externally restricted funds, departmental costs and ensure allocation of costs to appropriate funds by journal entry

-Prepare various statistical, financial and accounting reports as needed

-Prepare quarterly, annual financial statements for all entities; including documentation of restricted funds balances and analysis of performance of all entities

-Document, monitor and review established internal controls; make recommendations for improvements

-Maintain effective accounting policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory and accounting guidelines and requirements; review and recommend improvements to policies on a continual basis

Payroll

-Manage and provide accurate information to a third-party payroll processor.

-Prepare accruals and reconcile accounts for all payroll related deductions and remittances

-Reconcile payroll accounts to annual budget as part of the year-end process

-Prepare payroll cost reports as requested by Senior Manager

Job Requirements:

-CPA

-5 years experience

-Public Practice Experience with Non-Profit Organizations

If this is the role for you, apply today! Please reference job number 05150-0012453211 in all correspondence.

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