Financial Controller
About the role
We’re assisting our non-profit client in the search for a Corporate Controller to join their team. This is a senior leadership role responsible for full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and team development. This is a permanent role, and is fully onsite in Ottawa.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations of AR, AP, general accounting, and month-end close
- Lead the controllership accounting team, fostering performance and development
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow)
- Conduct variance analysis against budgets and prior periods
- Lead treasury operations, manage credit card programs, and support audit activities
- Compile consolidated financial results from affiliated entities
- Lead the annual external audit and coordinate related financial reporting requirements
- Collaborate with Finance, HR, IT, and Payroll to improve processes and internal controls
- Liaise with external partners (banks, auditors, vendors, clients)
- Contribute to strategic initiatives, special projects, and operational improvements
Requirements:
- CPA, ACCA, or CA
- Eligible for Secret Security Clearance
- 5+ years in full-cycle accounting; 2+ years leading a team of 4 or more
- 3+ years as a Controller in a $50M+ organization
- Proficient in MS Dynamics GP and Excel; familiarity with QuickBooks an asset
- Strong understanding of ASPE
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
About Altis Recruitment
Altis Recruitment is a recognized leader in the delivery of recruitment and staffing services across Canada. We place qualified job seekers in temporary, contract and permanent positions within Finance and Accounting, Construction, Property Management, Administrative Support, Human Resources, Communications, Medical/Health Professionals and Information Technology, among others.
Financial Controller
About the role
We’re assisting our non-profit client in the search for a Corporate Controller to join their team. This is a senior leadership role responsible for full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and team development. This is a permanent role, and is fully onsite in Ottawa.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations of AR, AP, general accounting, and month-end close
- Lead the controllership accounting team, fostering performance and development
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow)
- Conduct variance analysis against budgets and prior periods
- Lead treasury operations, manage credit card programs, and support audit activities
- Compile consolidated financial results from affiliated entities
- Lead the annual external audit and coordinate related financial reporting requirements
- Collaborate with Finance, HR, IT, and Payroll to improve processes and internal controls
- Liaise with external partners (banks, auditors, vendors, clients)
- Contribute to strategic initiatives, special projects, and operational improvements
Requirements:
- CPA, ACCA, or CA
- Eligible for Secret Security Clearance
- 5+ years in full-cycle accounting; 2+ years leading a team of 4 or more
- 3+ years as a Controller in a $50M+ organization
- Proficient in MS Dynamics GP and Excel; familiarity with QuickBooks an asset
- Strong understanding of ASPE
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
About Altis Recruitment
Altis Recruitment is a recognized leader in the delivery of recruitment and staffing services across Canada. We place qualified job seekers in temporary, contract and permanent positions within Finance and Accounting, Construction, Property Management, Administrative Support, Human Resources, Communications, Medical/Health Professionals and Information Technology, among others.