Controller

In this permanent, full-time role as Controller, you will lead the management of accounting operations. This includes producing financial reports, maintaining a system of accounting records, and implementing a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk and enhance the accuracy of the organization's reported financial results. You will guide the Finance team and support the VP of Finance and Corporate Services by providing confident advice and guidance across our organization.

The Day to Day;

• Direct all operational accounting functions including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities and reconciliations.
• Prepare and distribute routine and ad hoc reports including management reports, grant reports, and department financial reports, in coordination with Portfolio Lead Finance.
• Oversee the semi-annual and annual audit process by compiling and providing financial information to auditors, answering audit questions, and directing team activities in support of the audit work.
• Prepare quarterly and year-end financial statements.
• Prepare and reviews returns, annual charitable status registration and submissions to the appropriate level of government.
• Plan, implement, and recommend process and operational improvements.
• Develop and manage the annual budget and forecasts, as well as the three year rolling plan, reporting variances to management with explanations and/or recommendations.
• Reconcile general ledger (GL) accounts to database systems for accuracy and compliance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor daily accounting operations, including billing, AR, AP, payroll, and the GL, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Maintain and implement a documented system of accounting policies and procedures, ensuring compliance.
• Maintain the chart of accounts in an orderly accounting filing system, and a system of control over accounting transactions.
• Calculate and issues financial and operating metrics, preparing financial status and transaction reports on a timely basis.
• Lead preparation of management reporting (i.e. month-ends, cash flow, etc.) monthly, or as required.
• Direct team projects and work including planning resources and assigning and monitoring activity. Provide input and direction to team, assign responsibilities, assist with removing barriers to completing work, and monitors and reports on progress.
• Support executive leadership through the production of financial statements, management and partner/customer reporting, tax filings and the annual report.

About you:

This position allows you to apply your strong organizational, analytical, and leadership skills. You have hands-on experience with financial management and donation software, and proven experience in leading accounting teams.

You have a can-do attitude, are outcomes-driven, and approach situations with a customer focus. Thinking creatively, staying organized, and building relationships is how you thrive. You possess strong interpersonal, relationship management, and communication skills necessary to build engaging relationships through trust and teamwork.

You love operating in a digital environment, are proficient with MS Office (we use Office 365 - MS Teams, SharePoint), and are familiar with financial management applications and donation software. You enjoy learning and using new technology.

You have a Professional Accounting Designation (CPA or legacy), plus a minimum of ten to twelve years of related experience. This experience is complemented by a minimum of three years of leadership experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

The successful candidate for this position will be someone who shares our purpose to ensure no one in our community is left behind, is a difference maker in our community, and wants to connect to a bigger purpose.
You align with and integrate our core values throughout all organizational and business practices, and you consistently act with personal, professional, and behavioural integrity.

You see yourself in our Values. We value and operate with a commitment to:

• Creating solutions.
• Continuous learning.
• Being courageous in our work.
• Capturing our customers' hearts and minds.
• Being insights driven and utilizing real data
• Applying a lens of equity and inclusion to all that we do.

Why work with us?

We are people who love what we do and are passionate about our work. We offer rewarding work, a positive workplace culture, and a total rewards package. Our work environment is a hybrid - with time spent both collaborating in the office as well as remotely.

United Way looks at the big picture in order to deliver a coordinated network of services and programs to address a range of needs for children and families who are struggling. By bringing together partners and strategies, we work to ensure that no one in our community is left behind.

At United Way of the Alberta Capital Region, we value the contributions our employees make in supporting and advancing our purpose and values and have a workplace culture where actions are aligned and focused on achieving our envisioned future. We believe that a balanced Total Rewards Program helps foster a culture and workplace experience where our colleagues will flourish to the benefit of those served through our United Way.

Fundamental to this is our commitment to pay equity and a living wage. As part of our Total Rewards Program, this position is also eligible for:

• 4 Day Work Week Program (January - August)
• Flexible hours (Hybrid work environment)
• Birthdays off
• Professional Coaching
• LinkedIn Learning
• Extended Health & Dental
• Health Spending Account & Wellness Spending Account
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• People Connect (virtual psychological support
• RRSP Matching
• 12 days of Personal Illness and Family Responsibility Leave
• 4 weeks vacation
• The starting salary range for this role is $91,440 - $102,000

*(Starting salary based on experience and budgetary considerations)

All Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

United Way of the Alberta Capital Region is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects our diverse community that we serve. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who may need accommodation to apply to join our team. By incorporating a variety of experiences and perspectives, we create opportunities for innovative solutions and maximize the impact of our work.

To learn more about United Way of the Alberta Capital Region, please visit myunitedway.ca.