Comptroller

Comptroller

Full Time | 40 Hours Weekly| 8:30am to 5pm | Brampton, ON | $- $ annually

EFry Hope and Help provides trauma-informed, inclusive and gender-responsive programs and services to support women and girls at risk or involved in the legal system in building reliable lives.

We are recruiting a Full time Comptroller who is ready to advance their career while helping to power meaningful change in the lives of women and girls. This leadership role oversees the Finance Department and ensures the integrity of all financial operations, including the development and maintenance of financial processes, accounting systems, and reporting procedures. The Comptroller will guide business and funding planning, agency-wide budgeting, financial controls, and reporting, while also supporting funding negotiations.

This position provides strategic oversight of payroll, accounting, purchasing, insurance, information systems, telecommunications, and overall office Administration.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Comptroller is responsible for developing annual budgets and preparing audit-ready financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for not-for-profit organizations.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to Finance Department staff, ensuring efficient daily operations and effective administrative support across the organization.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust accounting policies and procedures, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements that meet funder requirements and contractual obligations.
• Prepare and present financial and operational reports for annual audits, the Senior Leadership Team, the Board of Directors, Board Committees, and external auditors.
• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard financial and data integrity. Establish guidelines for budgeting and forecasting, and lead the preparation of the annual budget in collaboration with the Executive Director.
• Serve as the primary administrative contact for auditors, ensuring timely access to required information. Support the Executive Director with financial reporting for Board meetings and audit processes.
• Produce timely and accurate financial statements and reports in accordance with GAAP and consistent with the expectations of the Board of Directors and Executive Director.
• Oversee monthly reconciliations of all general ledger accounts and bank statements, ensuring completion and review prior to finalizing financial statements. Manage organizational cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in alignment with policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, including payroll with holdings (CPP, EI) and applicable taxes. Lead year-end processes, including preparation for year-end reconciliations.
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures to ensure the security and legislative compliance of all financial information.
• Oversee organizational insurance coverage, including Directors & Officers, Errors & Omissions, General Liability, Property Insurance, and other required policies.
• Provide final approval of payroll transmissions prepared by the payroll administrator.
• Manage the acquisition and lifecycle of capital assets, ensuring proper recording, amortization, and disposal in accordance with established policies.

• University degree and/or college diploma in a related field, along with a recognized professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, or CGA).
• Minimum 5 years of progressive financial experience in the non-profit or private sector is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of management experience, with strong knowledge of accounting practices and GAAP applicable to non-profit, private, government, or related sectors.
• Engages funders and program leaders directly, translating service-delivery needs and funder obligations into practical financial processes that support both the mission and the agency’s contractual requirements.
• Exceptional communication skills and a proven ability to build solid, collaborative relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Significant experience leading change initiatives and navigating fast-paced…