JOB OVERVIEW

CAUSE Canada is a Christian-motivated international development and relief organization. Originally incorporated as a Canadian charitable organization in 1984, CAUSE Canada focuses its field operations in West Africa and Central America. To learn more, visit ww.cause.ca.
CAUSE Canada is seeking to hire a Controller to join the Calgary, Canada team. As a growing NGO working internationally, this is an exciting new position for the organization.
The Controller will be accountable for consolidating of all financial records into QuickBooks (QBO) Canada to support external reporting and audits, cash management to meet operational requirements, compliance with financial regulations and organizational policies, and maintain financial documentation and filing systems.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Education/Professional Certification: A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Experienced in not-for-profit accounting in accordance with Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (“ASNPO”)
• Ability to work within a Christian framework and sensitivity to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.
• Commitment to CAUSE Canada’s mission, vision, and strategy.
• Five years of financial and management experience with the day-to-day financial operations of an organization.
• Proficiency in general office software, particularly the Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks.
• Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel outside Canada and flexibility to travel and work onsite.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Extended health care

Work Location: In perso

· Financial Reporting: Preparing and overseeing the preparation of consolidated financial statements, summaries, cost-benefit analyses, and financial management reports.
· Accounting Operations: Managing the accounting department in Canada and coordinating with field financial teams, including planning, directing, and coordinating operations. Manage cash position in Canada and facilitate transfer of funds to field operations.
· Financial Controls: Developing and implementing financial policies, systems, and procedures.
· Budgeting and Forecasting: Coordinating the financial planning and budget process, analyzing, correcting estimates, and preparing forecasts.
· Financial Analysis: Evaluating financial reporting systems, accounting procedures, and investment activities.
· Compliance: Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements. Oversight to annual external audits and grant funding audits as required.
· Management: Supervising and managing accounting staff, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
· Strategic Planning: Contributing to the development and implementation of the organization’s financial strategy.