Controller
About the role
Our client is a well established national not-for-profit organization that represents and supports a highly regulated sector across Canada and they are looking for a Controller. Reporting to the CFO, this role oversees the organization's financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and efficient financial processes while leading and supporting the Finance team.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of six Finance professionals, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and supportive work environment. Oversee the preparation of internal and external financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and the successful completion of eight annual audits. Support the annual budgeting process and provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making. Manage financial service delivery for five key external clients, overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payment processing, and monthly financial reporting while building strong client relationships. Strengthen and maintain internal controls, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, safeguarding company assets, and supporting compliance requirements. Review and approve payments, ensuring adherence to delegated authorities, segregation of duties, fraud prevention measures, and internal financial policies.
Qualifications
University degree in Business Administration, Commerce or Economics and a professional Canadian accounting designation (CPA) At least 10 years of experience in a similar financial role, with a focus on reporting, budgeting, and compliance. Experience managing and guiding a small team, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
Bilingual English & French is an asset
Proficient in Microsoft Office and financial software applications. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. Comfortable communicating clearly and effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
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About RedBranch Executive Search & Recruitment
SEARCHING FOR YOU SINCE 2010
RedBranch Executive Search & Recruitment Inc. is a boutique search firm based in downtown Toronto, successfully recruiting mid and senior level professionals across the GTA and throughout Canada.
RedBranch Senior Associates have over a decade of specialized search & recruitment experience and as a team focus on Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, IT, Sales & Marketing, & Industry Specific Corporate Operations.
Lead by an experienced recruitment team, we conduct an Original Search on every role we recruit for. RedBranch's core services of Contingency Recruitment, Retained Senior Search, and Contract Services are always tailored to meet your team's specific needs and your company's unique culture.
As a client or candidate, how we serve and represent you is the key to our success. Our focus is client service, not sales. Our reputation is a reflection of our successful candidates and lasting relationships with our clients.
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Controller
About the role
Our client is a well established national not-for-profit organization that represents and supports a highly regulated sector across Canada and they are looking for a Controller. Reporting to the CFO, this role oversees the organization's financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and efficient financial processes while leading and supporting the Finance team.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of six Finance professionals, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and supportive work environment. Oversee the preparation of internal and external financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and the successful completion of eight annual audits. Support the annual budgeting process and provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making. Manage financial service delivery for five key external clients, overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payment processing, and monthly financial reporting while building strong client relationships. Strengthen and maintain internal controls, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, safeguarding company assets, and supporting compliance requirements. Review and approve payments, ensuring adherence to delegated authorities, segregation of duties, fraud prevention measures, and internal financial policies.
Qualifications
University degree in Business Administration, Commerce or Economics and a professional Canadian accounting designation (CPA) At least 10 years of experience in a similar financial role, with a focus on reporting, budgeting, and compliance. Experience managing and guiding a small team, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
Bilingual English & French is an asset
Proficient in Microsoft Office and financial software applications. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. Comfortable communicating clearly and effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
Not the right fit? Search for Controller jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About RedBranch Executive Search & Recruitment
SEARCHING FOR YOU SINCE 2010
RedBranch Executive Search & Recruitment Inc. is a boutique search firm based in downtown Toronto, successfully recruiting mid and senior level professionals across the GTA and throughout Canada.
RedBranch Senior Associates have over a decade of specialized search & recruitment experience and as a team focus on Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, IT, Sales & Marketing, & Industry Specific Corporate Operations.
Lead by an experienced recruitment team, we conduct an Original Search on every role we recruit for. RedBranch's core services of Contingency Recruitment, Retained Senior Search, and Contract Services are always tailored to meet your team's specific needs and your company's unique culture.
As a client or candidate, how we serve and represent you is the key to our success. Our focus is client service, not sales. Our reputation is a reflection of our successful candidates and lasting relationships with our clients.