Controller

Location: London, ON (On-site/Hybrid ideal but open to remote candidates with experience working in child welfare environments)
Language: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Background Check Requirement: Successful completion of vulnerable sector criminal record check

About the Opportunity
Are you a strategic finance leader who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment? We are seeking an experienced Comptroller to oversee the full spectrum of financial operations for a respected organization in the public and community services sector. This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in ensuring financial stewardship, operational excellence, and long-term organizational sustainability.

Reporting to the senior finance leadership team, you will provide oversight of accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, audits, procurement, compliance, and financial reporting. You will also lead and mentor a team of finance professionals while partnering with leaders across the organization to support informed decision-making, continuous improvement, and exceptional service delivery.

What’s In It for You
• Join a purpose-driven organization where your financial leadership contributes to meaningful outcomes and long-term organizational success.

• Work alongside a collaborative and experienced leadership team that values transparency, accountability, and partnership.

• Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals while helping to shape a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

• Gain exposure to strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, governance reporting, and organizational decision-making.

• Contribute to process improvements and modernization initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and financial stewardship.

• Be part of a workplace that values innovation, service excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll lead the organization’s accounting and financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash management, financial reporting, and audit preparation.

• In this role, you’ll oversee general ledger management, account reconciliations, year-end processes, and the preparation of government and regulatory reporting.

• You’ll coordinate quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with all applicable accounting standards, funding requirements, and organizational policies.

• You’ll provide leadership, coaching, and performance management support to a team of Financial Analysts, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• You’ll oversee procurement activities, financial controls, fixed assets, and organizational financial policies to support effective stewardship of resources.

• In partnership with senior leadership, you’ll contribute to annual budgeting, financial forecasting, strategic planning, and operational decision-making.

• When required, you’ll provide financial leadership coverage for the senior finance function, including presenting financial information to executive stakeholders and governance committees.

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience in a complex organizational environment.

• CPA designation (or legacy CA, CMA, or CGA designation) and/or a Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.

• Strong knowledge of public sector accounting, grant and fund accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial statement preparation, and internal controls.

• Thorough understanding of GAAP, auditing standards, financial analysis, variance reporting, and compliance requirements.

• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing finance teams, ideally within a unionized environment.

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP or financial management systems.

• Experience with Ministry of Ontario financial reporting with xperience working in child welfare considered a strong asset. 

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.