Controller

Job summary

Oversee accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, budgeting, and cash flow across multiple legal entities, including not-for-profit operations. Lead and develop one finance staff member while partnering with organizational leaders to support strategic planning, operational decisions, and improvements to financial systems and processes.

Job details

The Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing all accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance activities across a multi-entity group consisting of a high-performance sports institute, a not-for-profit academy, and a sport entertainment business. This role manages one finance staff member and works closely with cross-functional leaders including the CEO, CFO, President, Facility Director, and Program Director to support strategic decision-making, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability. The Controller will ensure accurate financial reporting, strong governance, and scalable financial systems suitable for a growing, mission-driven organization. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Oversight Lead all accounting operations for multiple legal entities, ensuring accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes Prepare and review consolidated and entity-level financial statements Ensure consistency in accounting policies and procedures across all entities Maintain and enhance internal controls, risk management, and financial governance frameworks Not-for-Profit & Compliance Management Oversee not-for-profit accounting, including fund accounting, restricted funds, and donor/grant reporting Ensure compliance with CRA regulations, not-for-profit standards, and applicable financial reporting frameworks Prepare required filings, including T3010s and HST returns Track event management and sponsorship activities Budgeting and Cashflow Management Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes across all entities Partner with operational team to align budgets with program, facility & growth plans Provide variance analysis, financial insights, and recommendations to leadership Develop dashboards and reporting tools to support data-driven decision-making Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, and liquidity planning Monitor revenue streams including tuition, programs, events, sponsorships, rentals, and grants People Management & Team Development Manage, mentor, and develop one finance staff member Set clear priorities, performance expectations, and professional development plans Foster a collaborative, accountable, and service-oriented finance function Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with the President to support initiatives and long-term planning Partner with the Facility Manager on maintenance budgets, Capital planning and cost controls Collaborate with the Program Director to ensure financial sustainability of programs and events Provide financial guidance to non-financial leaders in a clear, practical manner Systems & Process Improvement Implement best practices for efficiency, automation, and financial transparency Qualifications & Experience CPA designation (CPA, CA / CPA, CMA / CPA, CGA) is an asset 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience Prior experience managing multiple legal entities Experience with not-for-profit accounting and compliance is an asset Proven people management experience Skills & Competencies Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills Hands-on leader comfortable operating in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial information for non-finance stakeholders High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities Strong ethics, integrity, and commitment to organizational mission Vision Opportunity to lead finance across a unique, mission-driven sports and education ecosystem High visibility role with direct influence on strategy and growth Collaborative leadership team and impactful work environment Please note, this is an in-office role located in Orangeville Ontario.

What you’ll do

Oversee accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, budgeting, and cash flow across multiple legal entities, including not-for-profit operations. Lead and develop one finance staff member while partnering with organizational leaders to support strategic planning, operational decisions, and improvements to financial systems and processes.

Requirements

The role calls for at least five years of progressive accounting and finance experience, experience managing multiple legal entities, and people management experience. A CPA designation and experience with not-for-profit accounting and compliance are assets; strong analytical, communication, organizational, and ethical judgment are also important.

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Accounting Operations
• Financial Reporting
• Consolidated Financial Statements
• Internal Controls
• Financial Governance
• Not-for-Profit Accounting
• Fund Accounting
• Regulatory Compliance
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Variance Analysis
• Cash Flow Management
• People Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Process Improvement
• Financial Analysis

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Sports & Recreation

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