Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

ABOUT US

Siloam Mission is a Christian-based non-profit service organization for Manitobans who have experienced homelessness and who struggle with mental health issues, physical and cognitive disabilities, addictions, or trauma. Founded in 1987, the mission provides emergency shelter, meals and clothing, supportive housing, and a variety of healing, support, and recovery services to help people transform their own lives and reach their full potential.

What matters to you?

Being in a work culture that operates out of their core values of HEART (holistic, equity, altruism, relationships, and truth and reconciliation) - embracing diversity, promoting equality and inclusion.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Controller is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day accounting operations of Siloam Mission and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the organization's financial records. The Controller oversees the financial accounting cycle, including general accounting, payroll accounting, grant accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end close, compilation of the annual budgets, regulatory compliance, and audit requirements and schedules.

Working closely with the Director of Finance, the Controller provides operational leadership to the Finance team, and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the organization's accounting, procurement, financial reporting, and financial systems functions. They ensure all financial operations are completed with accuracy, efficiency, integrity, and compliance with charitable and funding requirements, and organizational policies. The Controller supports organizational decision-making through financial reporting and analysis, and safeguards public funds, donor contributions, capital assets, and organizational resources, in an effort to maintain long-term financial sustainability and support the vision and mission of the Siloam Mission.

• Oversee all accounting operations and maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
• Ensure accurate recording of revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities, and fund balances.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting transactions.
• Oversee treasury management of cash accounts and investments, to maximize returns while ensuring appropriate levels of cash on hand for day-to-day operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNPO).
• Analyze financial performance and identify variances, trends, and emerging risks.
• Prepare internal financial reports for senior leadership and the Board and Board committees.
• Support the preparation of audited financial statements and year-end working papers.
• Support the development of dashboards, management reports, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Promote data-driven decision-making across the organization.
• Partner with the Director of Finance to enhance business intelligence, operational reporting, forecasting capabilities, and organizational analytics.

• Oversee accounting related to transitional, supportive, and permanent housing programs.
• Ensure accurate rent billing, rent collection accounting, subsidy revenue, and tenant receivable processes.
• Monitor and reconcile rent revenue, occupancy-related revenues, and housing subsidies.
• Review aged receivables and support collection strategies where appropriate.
• Account for capital assets, property acquisitions, renovations, improvements, and asset disposals.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Assist with financial planning related to building maintenance reserves, capital projects, and long-term asset sustainability.
• Support financial reporting associated with funding agreements.

• Ensure revenues are appropriately recognized and restricted funds are accurately tracked for:
• Government grants and funding agreements
• Private donations
• Foundation grants
• Fundraising activities
• Social enterprise operations
• Monitor expenditures against funding restrictions, budgets, and contractual obligations.
• Assist the Director of Finance in preparing funding reports and financial submissions to funders.
• Support organizational compliance with grant, contribution, and service agreement requirements.

• Provide oversight and leadership…