We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a non-profit organization in Ottawa, Ontario through a Long-term Contract position. This role is ideal for a finance specialist who brings strong accounting leadership, hands-on experience with contribution agreements, and the ability to oversee reporting, budgeting, payroll, and month-end activities. The successful candidate will help maintain accurate financial operations, strengthen reporting processes, and provide dependable financial insight to support organizational decision-making.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring financial records are accurate, complete, and maintained in accordance with organizational and reporting standards.
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and timely preparation of financial results.
• Prepare financial statements, internal reports, and ad hoc analysis to support leadership with planning and decision-making.
• Manage budgeting activities by coordinating forecasts, monitoring variances, and providing clear explanations of financial performance.
• Administer payroll processes and help ensure employee payments, remittances, and related records are handled correctly and on schedule.
• Support the financial administration of contribution agreements by tracking funding requirements, monitoring compliance obligations, and preparing associated reports.
• Use accounting systems, CRM platforms, and reporting tools such as Excel and Crystal Reports to produce meaningful financial information.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in accounting procedures, controls, and reporting workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
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