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Controller, McMaster University

Controller, McMaster University

Odgers Berndtson • Winnipeg, Canada
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Role Overview Reporting to the Associate Vice‑President and Chief Financial Officer, the Controller provides expert advice to executive leadership and the Board of Governors, exercises strong stewardship and risk accountability, and contributes to institutional decision‑making focused on long‑term financial sustainability and resilience.

The role oversees core financial operations, including accounting, reporting, budgeting, and transactional services supporting approximately $1.6 billion in annual revenue and $4.2 billion in assets. Within a rapidly evolving post‑secondary financial and operating environment, the role requires a renewed focus on strengthening organizational culture, supporting leadership and talent development, and driving operational excellence, innovation, and a culture of continuous process improvement across the University.

Responsibilities

Provide expert advice to executive leadership and the Board of Governors.

Exercise strong stewardship and risk accountability, contributing to institutional decision‑making.

Oversee core financial operations including accounting, reporting, budgeting, and transactional services.

Strengthen organizational culture, support leadership and talent development, and drive operational excellence and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications The ideal candidate is a senior leader with senior‑level financial leadership experience and deep knowledge of public‑sector or higher‑education accounting and governance. They possess a Certified Professional Accounting designation (CA) and a demonstrated ability to serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and governing bodies – translating complex financial issues into clear, decision‑relevant insights focused on risk management, long‑term sustainability, and institutional resilience. The successful candidate balances fiscal stewardship with mission‑driven priorities while fostering alignment, accountability, and collaboration across a large, decentralized and unionized institution. An effective communicator and people‑centred leader, they cultivate respectful relationships across the University, build and sustain high‑performing teams, and champion equity, diversity, and inclusion as core organizational priorities.

Commitment to Diversity The University seeks qualified candidates who share their commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and especially welcomes applications from Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

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