We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a non-profit organization in Vancouver, British Columbia on a Contract basis. This position will lead core accounting and financial stewardship activities, delivering timely reporting, reliable analysis, and strong oversight to support sound operational and strategic decisions. The successful candidate will work closely with leadership and department teams to strengthen budgeting, compliance, and financial planning across the organization. Responsibilities: • Direct the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with applicable accounting and regulatory standards. • Oversee the general ledger by reviewing entries, reconciliations, and account classifications to maintain dependable financial records. • Provide financial reporting and insights to senior leadership, including clear summaries of results, trends, forecasts, and key performance indicators. • Lead the annual budgeting cycle in partnership with department leaders, while monitoring expenditures and explaining variances against approved plans. • Perform financial analysis to identify risks, highlight opportunities for savings, and support efficient use of organizational resources. • Establish and maintain internal control practices that protect assets, strengthen financial integrity, and reduce exposure to error or fraud. • Coordinate the annual external audit process, prepare required schedules and documentation, and respond to audit findings or recommendations. • Manage cash flow, banking activity, and fund balances to ensure the organization can meet operational needs and make informed treasury decisions. • Oversee the financial tracking and reporting of restricted and unrestricted funding, including grants and donor-supported programs, in collaboration with program teams. • Supervise and support finance staff, encourage focused growth, and contribute additional financial leadership duties as needed.

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Vancouver, BC
remote
Temporary
58.00 - 65.00 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a non-profit organization in Vancouver, British Columbia on a Contract basis. This position will lead core accounting and financial stewardship activities, delivering timely reporting, reliable analysis, and strong oversight to support sound operational and strategic decisions. The successful candidate will work closely with leadership and department teams to strengthen budgeting, compliance, and financial planning across the organization. Responsibilities: • Direct the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with applicable accounting and regulatory standards. • Oversee the general ledger by reviewing entries, reconciliations, and account classifications to maintain dependable financial records. • Provide financial reporting and insights to senior leadership, including clear summaries of results, trends, forecasts, and key performance indicators. • Lead the annual budgeting cycle in partnership with department leaders, while monitoring expenditures and explaining variances against approved plans. • Perform financial analysis to identify risks, highlight opportunities for savings, and support efficient use of organizational resources. • Establish and maintain internal control practices that protect assets, strengthen financial integrity, and reduce exposure to error or fraud. • Coordinate the annual external audit process, prepare required schedules and documentation, and respond to audit findings or recommendations. • Manage cash flow, banking activity, and fund balances to ensure the organization can meet operational needs and make informed treasury decisions. • Oversee the financial tracking and reporting of restricted and unrestricted funding, including grants and donor-supported programs, in collaboration with program teams. • Supervise and support finance staff, encourage focused growth, and contribute additional financial leadership duties as needed.
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