Controller

About The Link: Youth and Family Supports

For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba.

About the Opportunity

Summary:

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will be responsible for performing day-to-day accounting and financial reporting for this not for profit organization. 

 This will include:

• Leading and mentoring finance department staff(5)
• Review and approval of monthly financial transactions, including revenue and cost allocations, asset amortization, and other period-end journal entries
• Preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Preparation of and updates to annual operating and capital budgets
• Oversight of tracking and maintenance of funding agreements, purchasing contracts
• Preparation of periodic financial accountability reports to funders
• Oversight of cash management and cash flow projections
• Approvals of deposits and payments
• Adherence to internal financial policies

Of major importance, the Controller will work closely with the CFO, the Board Finance Committee, Managers, and employees to:

• Establish efficient and effective financial structures, policies, and processes that will support legislative and regulatory compliance, adherence to sound internal controls, and integrity of financial reporting
• identify and remediate financial risks

 Experience & Working Knowledge

• 3- 5 years of working experience in financial reporting discipline with an extensive background working in finance roles as a Senior Accountant, Supervisor, or Finance Manager
• Exposure to a 'Not for Profit' is an asset
• Well-developed planning, organizational, and time-management skills, able to handle competing priorities, and a consistent record of meeting deadlines
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated leadership and coaching skills, including experience with diversity, equity and inclusivity (DEI)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, but able to see the "big picture"
• Analytical and curios, able to identify problem areas, research, develop, and implement solutions
• Technology Savvy and experience with Software (e.g., Sage 300, Pay works, Vivid, Microsoft, Excel)
• Customer service oriented and solution maturity
• The individual has a genuine passion for their passion for this profession an a love for giving back to their community

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• A graduate degree in Business Commerce is highly desirable. A professional accounting designation, CPA or equivalent experience is essential

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request an accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential. 

Position status: Full-Time permanent 40 hours/week, 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday, with some overtime during peak financial reporting periods

Posting End Date: Open until filled.

Site: The Link: Youth and Family Supports

Work Location: 175 Mayfair Avenue

Salary Range:  Dependent upon qualifications.

To apply to this opportunity, please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/  

The Link is an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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