Controller

Location: Remote, anywhere in Canada
Language: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Duration: 2-month contract with strong potential for extension or permanent hire
Start Date: As soon as possible

About the Opportunity

Join a purpose-driven organization making a meaningful impact both locally and globally. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Controller to step into a critical leadership role during a busy fiscal period, helping guide financial operations through year-end, audit activities, and budget planning.

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Finance, you'll work alongside a collaborative and mission-focused team while overseeing key accounting functions and leading a small but dedicated group of finance professionals. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys mentoring others, and brings strong nonprofit accounting expertise.

What's In It for You
• Fully remote opportunity with flexibility to work from anywhere in Canada
• Meaningful work within a values-driven, mission-focused organization
• Opportunity to lead through high-impact initiatives including year-end and audit activities
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic financial planning
• Potential for contract extension or transition into a permanent position
• A collaborative culture that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement

Your Responsibilities

• You'll lead and support a team of three accounting professionals across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and transactional finance functions
• You'll oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring financial records are accurate, complete, and maintained in a timely manner
• You'll manage the annual audit process and support the preparation of external financial statements
• You'll strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and operational processes while identifying opportunities for automation and modernization
• You'll oversee payroll accounting entries, cash management activities, bank reconciliations, and vendor payment processes
• You'll collaborate with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, project accounting, and organizational financial reporting
• You'll mentor and develop team members through coaching, workload management, and performance support

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting and financial management experience in a Senior Accountant, Controller or similar leadership role
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting
• Proficiency with financial systems and reporting tools, experience with PeopleSoft is considered a strong asset
• Previous experience managing and developing staff within a finance function
• Experience leading year-end close activities and coordinating external audits
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, CPA designation preferred but not required
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills

Why Partner with Altis

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. 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 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.