CONTROLLER

STRATFORD HALL•Vancouver, BC

24d•CA$100,000 - CA$125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Team is responsible for both the Stratford Hall School Society and the Stratford Hall Foundation. The Controller is an integral position ensuring the school is fiscally responsible, compliant with all financial and statutory regulations and reporting on a timely basis. This role would be well-suited for a candidate looking to step up from a senior accountant role and mentor a junior accountant. Working as a team to provide exemplary service to our community, this role requires understanding and coverage of all roles and responsibilities for our finance team.

Requirements

CPA designation and Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar
7-10 years’ experience with full cycle accounting
Experience in public practice strongly preferred
Experience working with external financial auditors
Understanding of Fund Accounting for Not-for-Profit Organizations
Experience with complex reconciliations
Financial software proficiency (Blackbaud Financial Edge or Sage intact preferred)
Experience designing and implementing internal controls
Understanding of payroll regulations
Advanced MS Excel proficiency
Strong organizational, communication, administrative and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy
The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Responsibilities

Supervises Junior Accountant ensuring weekly and monthly tasks are done accurately and on time
Review and post AP and GL entries prepared by the Junior Accountant
Record monthly and recurring general journal entries including but not limited to unearned revenue, miscellaneous bank entries, loan payments, interest accruals
Reconcile banks and other accounts as needed
Prepare quarterly reports for both the School and Foundation
Analyze monthly variances and suggest potential cost saving initiatives
Reconcile fund balances, interfund transfers and related party balances
Enter budget data into the accounting system and build report templates
Prepare and analyze quarterly variance reports for all department heads
Lead preparation for the annual audit and primary liaison with the audit team
Review and file GST returns
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Maintaining sufficient cash balances to meet operational requirements
Reconcile donations received with the Advancement department to ensure all donations are accounted for accurately
Assist our Parent Association with reporting requirements for their AGM, Gaming application and year end reporting
Secondary Payroll review for the DFO
Coverage of junior accounting duties including accounts payable
Coverage of payroll and accounts receivable for the Payroll & Personnel Services Manager
Other responsibilities as needed