Controller, Nature United

The Nature Conservancy

5d • $125,000 - $135,000

About The Position

This is a fixed term position for 12 months. Nature United is a national organization that is reimagining conservation across Canada. We believe that nature—thriving and full of life—is the foundation of strong communities, a prosperous economy, and a future worth passing on to our grandchildren. We believe that reconciliation is at the heart of our progress as a nation. And we believe that Canada can be a global beacon for hope. We work to advance sustainable resource management by supporting Indigenous leadership and authority and to harness the power of nature to address the climate crisis by advancing natural climate solutions. Nature United is an affiliate of the global organization The Nature Conservancy (TNC). The Controller is a key member of Nature United’s Finance & Operations team and will be responsible for the oversight and execution of all accounting activities. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations, the role is focused on the management, maintenance and reporting of financial data and monitoring of internal controls and processes to ensure compliance with policies, standard operating procedures, and best practices. The successful candidate will bring not only strong technical and problem-solving abilities but also strong collaboration and communication skills. The Controller will have support from within the department, centralized services from our global affiliate, as well as external collaborators. Are you looking for work you can believe in? Nature United is a workplace where we care about each other and know that what we do matters, and that our work makes a difference. We currently have a vacancy for a Controller (12-month, fixed term position). We’re looking for someone with excellent technical accounting, analytical and communication skills, and experience in leading continuous improvement projects. You will work closely with others in the Finance department as well as more broadly supporting all staff across the organization to advance our strategic priorities and reimagine conservation in Canada. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by supporting the work of our team. Join us as we impact conservation across Canada and 80+ countries and territories around the globe!

Requirements

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) of Canada designation
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business administration and 5 years' related experience or equivalent combination
• Experience with accounting principles, practices, and regulations
• Experience working across teams and communicating with a wide range of people
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial accounting software
• Experience evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls
• Experience managing and implementing multiple projects

Nice To Haves

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience supervising and developing staff
• High ethical standards and a commitment to strive for excellence
• Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated
• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel
• Experience monitoring for and ensuring compliance with organizational policy, applicable laws and regulations, and finance/accounting/management best practices
• Ability to resolve complex issues independently
• Experience optimizing data visualization to enhance how financial information is shared with key stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Manage full‑cycle general ledger activities for both Canadian (ASPNO) and U.S entities (US GAAP), providing strategic oversight while performing key operational tasks such as journal entry preparation, miscoding corrections, and revenue allocations.
• Lead monthly and year‑end close processes and ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting to support organizational decision‑making.
• Development and oversight of year end activities for all Finance team, involving weekly meetings and ongoing follow-up.
• Development/maintenance of working papers, ad hoc reporting and review packages for Director of Finance & Operations
• Manage end‑to‑end payroll operations for staff, including preparing payroll inputs, coordinating with the external payroll provider, performing payroll accounting, and addressing employee inquiries related to wages and benefits.
• Oversee timekeeping processes to ensure accurate and timely submission of hours and compliance with organizational policies.
• Strengthen financial governance by overseeing internal controls, conducting policy research, and developing clear guidance for complex or ambiguous operational areas to ensure consistency, compliance, and continuous process improvement.
• Serve as the primary end user and functional administrator for the organization’s financial ERP systems, overseeing configuration, maintenance, and optimization of finance‑related modules. Ensure system workflows and approval hierarchies are maintained in alignment with Delegation of Authority (DOA) requirements
• Ownership of annual financial audit process and preparation of regulatory filing information
• Technical lead for accounting research and due diligence projects
• Ensure policies and procedures, financial standards and legal requirements are met for compliance
• Oversee end‑to‑end cash and bank management, including daily cash positioning, liquidity forecasting and optimization of working capital to ensure adequate funding for operations and strategic initiatives.
• Assist with audit activities as needed
• Support with corporate Tax filings such as T3010’s and T2’s.
• Facilitate Internal audit and Tax reviews.

Benefits

• Nature United offers a comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits.
• Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.
• We’re proud to offer a work environment that is supportive of the health, well-being, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees