Financial Controller

Overview

Job Summary

The Financial Controller is responsible for maintaining the financial operations of Huronia Transition Homes. This position will provide accurate and timely information to the Executive Director, providing advice and guidance on all accounting matters including financial systems, record keeping, and analysis and reporting. The Financial Controller will complete the day-to-day operations of the organization’s financials including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, A/P, A/R and payroll. This position is part of the organization’s administration team.

Responsibilities and Activities

Accounting

Lead and manage all accounting functions including billing, general ledger, cost accounting, banking, accounts payable and accounts receivable
Complete and consolidate all petty cash and social enterprise sales.
Administer bi-weekly payroll and organizational RSPs
Coordinate the preparation and management of organizational budgets and financial forecasts to ensure financial resources are allocated appropriately
Coordinate the preparation and management of the budgets and forecasting for the organization’s social enterprise
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports, inclusive of variance analysis to track deviations from the budget
Drive the month-end and year-end close process
Ensure that financial policies are adhered to across the organization to maintain compliance and best practice
Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting

Financial planning and procurement

Complete and manage all organizational purchasing and procurement
Support in guiding organizational decision making through financial forecasting
Develop and maintain the financial infrastructure for the organization’s social enterprise
Support in the implementation of HTH’s social procurement policy
Support in the development and maintenance of HTH’s social enterprise financial infrastructure
Identify areas of growth within the organization, specifically the organization’s social enterprise
Make recommendations on long-term organizational and financial planning

Risk and Compliance Management

Assess and identify financial risks and liabilities, and make recommendations to minimize and mitigate those risks
Coordinate the annual audit; prepare materials and liaise with auditors
Ensure timely and accurate filing of regulatory financial reports and returns, inclusive but not limited to EHT, HST, WSIB, T4’s, and Charity Return.
Research technical accounting issues for compliance.

Administration

Ensure the organization’s vision and values are upheld
Assist staff to understand their role and responsibility related to the organization’s fiscal matters
Educate the Executive Director and Senior Leadership Team about the organization’s finances and their implications and keep the Executive Director engaged in financial matters.
Carry out such other duties and responsibilities as the Executive Director may request from time to time.
Liaise and act as the point of contact for the organization’s investment portfolio manager, ensuring the proper handling of organizational funds
Prepare financial documents and reports for external stakeholders, including donors and funders
Oversee the financial components of organizational capital and fundraising campaigns
Qualifications

·        Accounting designation is preferred

·        Minimum 5+ years progressive experience in medium sized organizations, preferably non-profits

·        Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods

·        Hands-on experience with accounting and financial management software (e.g. SAGE)

·        Expertise in MS Excel and Microsoft Office Suite

·        Analytical skills

·        Familiarity with charitable organizations

·        Genuine interest in our mission

·        Must display interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and written.

Compensation

Salary
$75,000.00

Included in the compensation:

·       34-hour work week

·       Generous vacation entitlement

·       Extended health benefits

·       Employer matching RSP starting at 3%

How to Apply

Email: vpena@rosewood.on.ca