Controller

Altis Technology; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Altis Recruitment, partnering with a national non-profit, seeks a hands-on Controller in Ottawa with hybrid work arrangements.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will own core accounting, month-end close, grant reporting, and audit readiness, while guiding a finance team through a period of change. This six-month contract has potential for extension.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in progressive accounting and finance roles.
• Experience in non-profit or funding-based environment.
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Experience with grants and funded programs reporting.
• Sage experience with project management tools like Asana.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close, reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and monthly reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and statements.
• Oversee funded program accounting and reporting for grants and contracts.
• Partner with Program Managers to align financial activity with budgets and funding.
• Assist external audits and respond to fieldwork; participate in internal audits.
• Strengthen internal controls and reporting practices; provide guidance to finance team.
• Utilize Sage and project management tools to improve reporting visibility.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Non-profit experience

Full-cycle accounting

Communication skills

Grants / project accounting

Education

CPA designation (asset)

Tools

Sage

Asana

Job description

Controller

Location: Ottawa, ON, Hybrid

Address: Ottawa, ON

Compensation: $90,000$110,000 annualized, T4

Language: English, strong written and verbal communication skills

Duration: 6-month contract, with possibility of extension

About the Opportunity

Altis Recruitment is partnering with a values-driven national non-profit organization to hire a hands-on Controller for a newly created position. This is an opportunity to join an organization during a period of change and help strengthen and stabilize its day-to-day finance operations.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you'll serve as a senior operational resource for the finance team, taking ownership of core accounting and reporting activities while supporting programs operating within a funding-based environment. You'll work closely with Finance Coordinators, Program Managers, and organizational leadership to strengthen reporting, processes, controls, and overall financial operations.

Whats In It for You

You'll step into a role where your expertise can have an immediate impact. You'll have the opportunity to bring structure to a growing finance function, work closely with an experienced Director of Finance, and contribute to a mission-driven organization that values collaboration, respect, and teamwork. This six-month contract also has the potential for extension.

Your Responsibilities

• You'll oversee core operational accounting activities, including month-end close, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and monthly financial reporting.
• You'll support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• You'll oversee financial activities related to funded programs, including contribution agreements, project expenditures, disbursements, and reporting requirements.
• You'll partner with Program Managers to ensure financial activity is accurately aligned with project budgets, contracts, and funding requirements.
• You'll support external audit preparation and respond to audit fieldwork requests, while also participating in internal audits that may require occasional travel.
• You'll strengthen internal controls, policies, processes, and reporting practices while providing technical guidance and support to members of the finance team.
• You'll leverage Sage and project management tools to support accurate reporting, stronger processes, and greater visibility across finance and program activities.

Skills and Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, ideally including Controller, Finance Manager, or comparable senior-level responsibilities.
• Previous finance experience within a non-profit, charitable, association, or other funding-based environment.
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting, month-end, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, and audit preparation.
• Experience with grants, contribution agreements, funded programs, project accounting, or contract-based financial reporting.
• Strong Sage experience, including financial reporting capabilities, along with exposure to project management systems such as Asana or similar platforms.
• CPA designation is considered an asset.
• Collaborative and respectful approach, with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with finance, program, and leadership teams.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.