Controller, Financial Services
About The Position
CARE Canada is seeking a Controller, Financial Services to oversee financial operations and financial transaction management. This position will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial records for the organization, appropriate internal controls are in place and functioning as expected, timely payments, and efficient financial operations. In addition, the Controller will manage the year end audit and, in collaboration with the Director, Corporate Finance, will prepare external financial statements. Finally, the Controller will also be responsible to ensure compliance with various regulatory requirements related to the financial management of the organization. This position requires strong financial acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Requirements
- Proven experience in financial management and accounting, with a minimum of 5 years in a similar role.
- Knowledge of nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, and project-based financial management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., PeopleSoft, Excel).
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with different departments.
- Commitment to CARE's mission and values.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA or similar certification is a plus (or equivalent combination of education and work experience).
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish or French language skills
- Experience with PeopleSoft
Responsibilities
- Oversees financial operations and financial transaction management.
- Ensures accurate financial records for the organization.
- Ensures appropriate internal controls are in place and functioning as expected.
- Ensures timely payments and efficient financial operations.
- Manages the year-end audit.
- Prepares external financial statements in collaboration with the Director, Corporate Finance.
- Ensures compliance with various regulatory requirements related to the financial management of the organization.
- Promote and maintain an organizational culture that advances gender equality, reduces power abuse and inequalities, and fosters trust and safety.
- Create an environment within CARE's workplaces, programming, and communities where CARE works that is free from sexual harassment, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation and child abuse (SHEA-CA).
- Ensure high standards of prevention and response measures for SHEA-CA are in place consistent with the CARE International (CI) Safeguarding Policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, providing family coverage for a wide range of services, including paramedical services, gender-affirming care, mental health support, and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Paid annual and wellness leave benefits
- Extended list of paid holidays, beyond provincial requirements
- December Office Closure (between December 24-January 1)
- Inclusive holiday policy
- Parental leave top-up
- Employer contributions to group pension plan beginning in 2nd Year; Optional participation in group RRSP
- International and domestic travel opportunities
- Learning and development opportunities and specialized training
- Flexible work hours to support employee wellbeing and productivity
- A focus on wellness and work-life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
