Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting & Finance

Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Controller participates in financial activities within the department for the agency in accordance with related legislation, agency policies and procedures, and agency Vision & Values.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong work ethic, the ability to work under pressure, to adhere to deadlines and to handle multiple tasks. The candidate must have the ability to embrace a team environment with a willingness to support team members. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities and reporting requirements. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Controller will be responsible for the following duties and broad range of responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Review invoices prior to payment
• Prepare monthly financial analysis and variance reporting
• Compile and report departmental KPI’s
• Assist with forecast reports
• Compile and monitor annual budgets
• Prepare invoicing for Territories Without Municipal Organization
• Provide reports and information to internal departments, external auditors, and other entities as requested
• Participate in month-end and year-end close
• Prepare and/or review interim and year-end working paper files
• Perform internal audits
• Monitor and participate in the development of internal controls and procedures in accordance with department and organization policy
• Participate in cross-functional teams and provide expertise and support to other departments as required
• Provide internal client services to peers/co-workers throughout the organization
• Provide back up and support to the Finance Manager and Accounting Manager
• Possible future supervisory responsibilities
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance

Core Competencies:

• Written and Oral Communication – Listens to others and communicates articulately through speech and in writing. Clearly describes complex financial issues to both financial and non-financial audiences. Delivers confident, coherent and consistent messages.
• Engagement and Building Collaborative Relationships – Engages people in developing goals, executing plans and delivering results. Solicits input from and listens to staff and acts on their concerns. Shares information with staff and peers. Promotes collaboration among staff. Communicates work plans with clarity and commitment
• Values and Ethics – Ensures integrity and respect in personal and organizational practices. Serves with integrity and respect towards all people. Fosters a respectful and inclusive workplace where decisions and transactions are transparent and fair. Integrates the organization’s values and ethics into the unit practices. Leads by personal example, with the utmost in morale behaviour and ethics, holding themselves, employees and the organization accountable for their actions
• Risk Management – Participates in managing risks while attaining organizational objectives. Participates in developing and implementing contingency plans. Participates in discussions to mitigate risk
• Negotiation and Persuasion – Supports position with convincing factual information and the input of others. Responds to opposing views in a non-defensive manner. Keeps arguments issue-oriented. Understands when appropriate to make trade-offs
• Strategic Thinking:
  Analysis and Ideas – Develops unit direction based on thorough understanding of functional area. Identifies interdependencies across unit projects. Translates the department’s direction into concrete unit work activities. Designs solutions to operational problems. Considers the people components in solutions and decisions
• Management Excellence:
  Action and People – Co-ordinates staff’s work activities and delegates appropriately. Instructs staff in tasks, goals, processes and monitors activities and performance. Shifts priorities and adapts work plans to meet changing needs. Integrates controllership, accountability and department policies and procedures into workplace practices. Copes successfully with stressful situations. Supports change management, process improvement and staff empowerment. Works one-on-one with staff, dealing with ineffective performance, encouraging positive…