About the role
About Excel Society
At Excel Society, we are dedicated to improving the lives of individuals through innovative, high-quality care, and services. As a trusted not-for-profit organization, we strive for excellence in all that we do and our Finance team is critical in making that possible.
Why Join Us?
- Make a meaningful impact in a respected not-for-profit organization.
- Collaborate with dedicated professionals who are passionate about community service.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Controller to oversee and advance our accounting, budgeting, and auditing functions. Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer (CFO), this role provides leadership in financial operations, compliance, and strategic analysis while supervising accounting staff and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting across our organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, supervise, and mentor accounting staff, fostering professional growth and accountability.
- Oversee all accounting operations, including payroll, payables, receivables, journal entries, reconciliations, and statutory reporting.
- Prepare, analyze, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to leadership and Board Committees.
- Ensure compliance with all federal and provincial laws, regulations, and not-for-profit accounting standards.
- Support strategic planning with financial insights, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Manage year-end audits, external audit relationships, and compliance reporting for government-funded contracts (e.g., PDD, AHS, NWT, Nunavut).
- Monitor cash flow and provide financial forecasts to the Senior Leadership Team and Audit Committee.
- Establish, maintain, and improve internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard organizational assets.
- Represent Finance on cross-functional committees and support organization-wide quality improvement initiatives.
- Provide guidance on financial systems, reporting, and new technology or project implementations.
- Authorize financial transactions including cheques, invoices, and purchase orders.
- Stay current on regulatory changes impacting not-for-profit financial management.
What You Bring
-CPA designation (required).
- Proven supervisory experience with strong leadership and mentoring skills.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting/finance experience; non-profit/government-funded sector experience strongly preferred.
- Strong technical expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, audit management, and compliance.
- In-depth knowledge of not-for-profit accounting standards and financial regulations.
- Experience with Sage, UKG, and MS365 an asset.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines.
- Commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement, and service excellence.
- Satisfactory current criminal record check.
Working Conditions
- Office-based role with occasional evening and weekend work as required.
- Travel may be required.
- Standard work week: 37.5 hours, with flexibility for organizational needs.
About Excel Society
Serving vulnerable Albertans since 1964, the Excel Society is a non-profit organization that houses, supports, and enriches the lives of people with disabilities and complex mental health needs in both Edmonton and Calgary.
Our vision is Enriching Lives by Enabling Potential. This means working with each client to improve their lives by helping them expand their capabilities and skills. We work with clients using a Person Centred Care Model that creates a unique care plan for each individual.
With over 700 staff, trained to help vulnerable clients we are aware of the issues and concerns you might have and are here to help. The disabled are active members of our community and we are always seeking new ways to assist in their quality of life.
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About the role
About Excel Society
At Excel Society, we are dedicated to improving the lives of individuals through innovative, high-quality care, and services. As a trusted not-for-profit organization, we strive for excellence in all that we do and our Finance team is critical in making that possible.
Why Join Us?
- Make a meaningful impact in a respected not-for-profit organization.
- Collaborate with dedicated professionals who are passionate about community service.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Controller to oversee and advance our accounting, budgeting, and auditing functions. Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer (CFO), this role provides leadership in financial operations, compliance, and strategic analysis while supervising accounting staff and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting across our organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, supervise, and mentor accounting staff, fostering professional growth and accountability.
- Oversee all accounting operations, including payroll, payables, receivables, journal entries, reconciliations, and statutory reporting.
- Prepare, analyze, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to leadership and Board Committees.
- Ensure compliance with all federal and provincial laws, regulations, and not-for-profit accounting standards.
- Support strategic planning with financial insights, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Manage year-end audits, external audit relationships, and compliance reporting for government-funded contracts (e.g., PDD, AHS, NWT, Nunavut).
- Monitor cash flow and provide financial forecasts to the Senior Leadership Team and Audit Committee.
- Establish, maintain, and improve internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard organizational assets.
- Represent Finance on cross-functional committees and support organization-wide quality improvement initiatives.
- Provide guidance on financial systems, reporting, and new technology or project implementations.
- Authorize financial transactions including cheques, invoices, and purchase orders.
- Stay current on regulatory changes impacting not-for-profit financial management.
What You Bring
-CPA designation (required).
- Proven supervisory experience with strong leadership and mentoring skills.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting/finance experience; non-profit/government-funded sector experience strongly preferred.
- Strong technical expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, audit management, and compliance.
- In-depth knowledge of not-for-profit accounting standards and financial regulations.
- Experience with Sage, UKG, and MS365 an asset.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines.
- Commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement, and service excellence.
- Satisfactory current criminal record check.
Working Conditions
- Office-based role with occasional evening and weekend work as required.
- Travel may be required.
- Standard work week: 37.5 hours, with flexibility for organizational needs.
About Excel Society
Serving vulnerable Albertans since 1964, the Excel Society is a non-profit organization that houses, supports, and enriches the lives of people with disabilities and complex mental health needs in both Edmonton and Calgary.
Our vision is Enriching Lives by Enabling Potential. This means working with each client to improve their lives by helping them expand their capabilities and skills. We work with clients using a Person Centred Care Model that creates a unique care plan for each individual.
With over 700 staff, trained to help vulnerable clients we are aware of the issues and concerns you might have and are here to help. The disabled are active members of our community and we are always seeking new ways to assist in their quality of life.