Controller
<p>Robert Half Management Resources is the worldwide leader in specialized consulting and staffing services for senior-level accounting, finance and business systems professionals. </p><p> </p><p>Our not-for-profit client seeks a Controller for a six-month contract with the possibility of extension or permanency. In this role, you will work closely with the Director of Finance & Administration and will be responsible for the organization’s financial management and oversight, internal controls and reporting.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Controller’s duties will include: </strong></p><ul><li>Ensuring all operational accounting activities are completed and correct</li><li>Reporting on externally and internally-funded projects and programs</li><li>Updating and maintaining all finance policies, processes and procedures</li><li>Ensuring monthly, quarterly and annual processes are understood and completed</li><li>Preparing interim financial statements and associated analysis</li><li>Monitoring and managing cash flow and investments</li><li>Ensuring regulatory compliance</li><li>Supervising a finance team of 10</li><li>Leading finance projects</li><li>Other duties as required</li></ul>
<p><strong>The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: </strong></p><ul><li>Post-secondary education in a relevant field </li><li>CPA designation</li><li>A minimum of five years in finance or accounting, preferably in the not-for-profit sector</li><li>Fluency in English and French </li><li>Strong people management skills, experience in a unionized environment a strong asset</li><li>Excellent organizational, reporting and presentation skills</li></ul><p>If this position interests you, please do not hesitate to call us at 613-236-4253 or apply online today!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Reference Number: </strong>0013387194</p>
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- Ottawa, ON
- onsite
- Temporaire
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47.00 - 52.00 CAD / Hourly
- <p>Robert Half Management Resources is the worldwide leader in specialized consulting and staffing services for senior-level accounting, finance and business systems professionals. </p><p> </p><p>Our not-for-profit client seeks a Controller for a six-month contract with the possibility of extension or permanency. In this role, you will work closely with the Director of Finance & Administration and will be responsible for the organization’s financial management and oversight, internal controls and reporting.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Controller’s duties will include: </strong></p><ul><li>Ensuring all operational accounting activities are completed and correct</li><li>Reporting on externally and internally-funded projects and programs</li><li>Updating and maintaining all finance policies, processes and procedures</li><li>Ensuring monthly, quarterly and annual processes are understood and completed</li><li>Preparing interim financial statements and associated analysis</li><li>Monitoring and managing cash flow and investments</li><li>Ensuring regulatory compliance</li><li>Supervising a finance team of 10</li><li>Leading finance projects</li><li>Other duties as required</li></ul>
- 2026-02-23T13:23:43Z