Location: Toronto, ON
Reports to: Chief Finance Officer (CFO)
Years of Experience: 7+ Years
Travel Requirement: 10-20%
Terms: Full-Time

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• CPA, CA, CMA or equivalent designation is an asset.
• 7+ Years of progressive financial management experience.
• 3 years in a senior financial role within an international nonprofit is an asset.
• Experience managing multi-currency budgets and international donor compliance.
• Experience managing cross-country teams is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting standards and donor regulations.
• Excellent analytical, budgeting, and forecasting skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in PowerBI is an asset.
• Ability to travel international up to 10-20% of the time.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
• RRSP matching program.
• Generous vacation and personal leave.
• Professional development support.
• Hybrid work environment.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Controller will lead the organization’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, compliance with regulatory and donor requirements, and strong internal controls. This role is critical in supporting financial sustainability across multi-country operations and will oversee accounting, budgeting, audits, and financial systems. The Controller will also play a key role in mentoring finance staff and enhancing financial processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations across all country offices.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and donor-specific reports.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and provide actionable insights.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with Canadian GAAP, ASNPO, CRA regulations, and international donor requirements.
• Maintain and strengthen internal control systems and risk management frameworks.
• Lead coordination of external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Manage the annual budgeting process and support departmental budget planning.
• Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis to leadership.
• Develop multi-year financial forecasts and funding gap analyses.

Grants & Donor Financial Management

• Oversee financial management of restricted and unrestricted grants.
• Ensure donor budgets align with program goals and reporting requirements.
• Support proposal development with budget inputs and cost recovery strategies.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

• Supervise and mentor finance staff, particularly in Africa.
• Build financial capacity of local teams through training and coaching.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Manage financial systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or similar).
• Lead implementation of new tools and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure integration of finance with HR, procurement, and program operations.