Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Location

London, ON (On-site/Hybrid ideal but open to remote candidates with experience working in child welfare environments)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Successful completion of vulnerable sector criminal record check

Are you a strategic finance leader who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment? We are seeking an experienced Comptroller to oversee the full spectrum of financial operations for a respected organization in the public and community services sector. This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in ensuring financial stewardship, operational excellence, and long-term organizational sustainability.

• Lead the organization’s accounting and financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash management, financial reporting, and audit preparation.
• Oversee general ledger management, account reconciliations, year-end processes, and the preparation of government and regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with all applicable accounting standards, funding requirements, and organizational policies.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management support to a team of Financial Analysts, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee procurement activities, financial controls, fixed assets, and organizational financial policies to support effective stewardship of resources.
• In partnership with senior leadership, contribute to annual budgeting, financial forecasting, strategic planning, and operational decision-making.
• Provide financial leadership coverage for the senior finance function when required, including presenting financial information to executive stakeholders and governance committees.

• 5+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience in a complex organizational environment.
• CPA designation (or legacy CA, CMA, or CGA designation) and/or a Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of public sector accounting, grant and fund accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial statement preparation, and internal controls.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP, auditing standards, financial analysis, variance reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing finance teams, ideally within a unionized environment.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP or financial management systems.
• Experience with Ministry of Ontario financial reporting and experience working in child welfare considered a strong asset.

All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2

SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.