Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Financial & Registration Services, the Controller plays a role in managing accounting operations to ensure compliance with institutional policies, supervising various accounting staff, and monitoring internal controls and month-end closures. The role involves overseeing fund accounting for endowments and grants, coordinating audits, ensuring compliance, and preparing transparent disclosures and responses. Other responsibilities include institutional and external reporting, financial forecasting, benchmarking, and supervising ad hoc reporting. The position identifies process improvements, policy development, and financial literacy initiatives while ensuring data integrity, supporting system integration, automation, cash flow forecasting, leading change management during upgrades, and performing all other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, candidates must possess a CPA designation, a post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance or similar discipline, along with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a similar role as well as relevant supervisory experience overseeing accounting functions. A combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience within a post-secondary environment is preferred.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and support staff effectively. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for collaborating with internal departments and external stakeholders. The role requires a high level of organizational ability, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. Candidates should be adaptable, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities with tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.

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What to Submit

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a single PDF document that includes both a cover letter and résumé. Your cover letter should describe how your qualifications and experience align with the position requirements and must indicate your citizenship. Please submit applications electronically, with the subject line: 2025 – Controller**,** in one file by 4:30 p.m. January 12, 2026, to:

hrapplications@brandonu.ca

Please Note:

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check and the successful candidate will be responsible for fees incurred.

Candidates may be required to successfully complete a technical skills test. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, contact HR at hr@brandonu.ca*. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.*