Controller

CPAC; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

CPAC in Ottawa seeks a Controller to lead the finance and business affairs, directing budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and internal controls. You will oversee accounting and business functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance while partnering with senior leadership.

The role requires 5+ years in nonprofit finance, strong analytical skills, and the ability to drive strategic financial decisions. A CPA is preferred, with bilingualism considered an asset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a senior finance role with a non-profit organization.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and make strategic recommendations.
• Solid understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate and collaborate across teams.
• Demonstrated experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• A problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities.
• High integrity, professionalism, and commitment to ethical business practices.
• Bilingualism (French and English) considered an asset.
• Experience with government grants is considered an asset.
• Past experience with a Canadian broadcaster an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounting team to ensure accuracy of financial entries and adherence to internal controls.
• Monthly adjusting/accrual entries and working papers.
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements for senior management and Board reports.
• Coordinate, prepare and present budget and financial forecasts and analysis.
• Cash flow management.
• Track KPIs.
• Identify and assess new business opportunities and develop strategies to attract new sources of revenues.
• Year-end statement preparation and regulatory financial reporting.
• Audit preparation and liaison with external accounting review firm for year-end audit.
• Contract negotiation, compliance, corporate insurance and legal matters.
• Collaborate with legal counsel to review contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Identify and assess new business opportunities.
• Develop strategies to attract new sources of revenue.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field

CPA designation preferred

Job description

Join CPAC to build on 30 years of unfiltered access to Canadian democracy. The Cable Public Affairs Channel is Canada's only national bilingual media outlet focused exclusively on politics and public affairs.

SUMMARY

The Controller is a member of the senior leadership team who provides direction and management of CPAC's financial and business affairs, overseeing all financial and accounting functions including budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, analysis, reporting, internal controls and compliance.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Works under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Overseeing Accounting team to ensure accuracy of financial entries and adherence to internal controls.
• Monthly adjusting/accrual entries and working papers.
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements for senior management and Board of Director reports.
• Coordination, preparation and presentation of budget and financial forecasts and analysis
• Cash flow management.
• Track KPIs.
• Identify and assess new business opportunities and develop strategies to attract new sources of revenues.
• Year-end statement preparation and regulatory financial reporting.
• Audit preparation and liaison with external accounting review firm for year-end audit.

Business affairs responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Contract negotiation, compliance, corporate insurance and legal matters.
• Collaborate with legal counsel to review contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Identify and assess new business opportunities.
• Develop strategies to attract new sources of revenue.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. CPA designation preferred.
• 5+ years' experience in a senior finance role with a non-profit organization.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and make strategic recommendations.
• Solid understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• A problem solver, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities effectively.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to ethical business practices.
• Bilingualism (French and English) considered an asset.
• Experience with government grants is considered an asset.
• Past experience with a Canadian broadcaster an asset.
• Able to thrive in an environment that recognizes, supports, respects, and welcomes diversity of employees.

This is a full-time, regular position with competitive benefits.

CPAC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds who are eligible to work in Canada.

If you need assistance in making the recruitment process or the position you are applying for more accessible, please let us know. Alternate arrangements may be offered to individuals who request them at any stage of the recruitment process. All information received in relation to arrangements will be kept confidential.