Controller

Yukon Government; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits plan

Flexible work options

Job summary

The Yukon Liquor Corporation, part of Yukon Government, seeks a Controller to oversee accounting operations, budgeting, financial reporting and procurement compliance from its Whitehorse office.

The role acts as the liaison for the Auditor General during the annual financial statement audit and supports governance across the Corporation and Yukon Lottery Commission. This is a full-time, permanent position with 75 hours bi-weekly and a comprehensive benefits plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, commerce, or related discipline.
• Experience leading annual external audits with auditors and resolving issues.
• Experience improving financial controls, policies, or processes for governance and reporting accuracy.
• Experience budgeting with senior management to monitor operating and capital plans.
• Experience supervising staff is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations, budgeting, financial reporting, procurement compliance, and admin activities.
• Serve as primary liaison with the Office of the Auditor General for the annual financial statement audit.
• Coordinate audit processes for the Yukon Lottery Commission and ensure sound financial management.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Financial reporting

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, commerce, or related business discipline

Tools

IFRS knowledge

Job description

Government of Yukon -> Yukon Liquor Corporation - Finance Staff

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

MG05

$107,212.00 - $149,447.00

Union

MGT

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference .

Job Summary and Requirements

This is a full-time, permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly.

Who we are…

The Yukon Liquor Corporation strives for service excellence that supports a healthy, vibrant and prosperous Yukon. Our mission is to offer customers legal access to a variety of liquor and cannabis products while considering the wellbeing and economic prosperity of the territory. The Corporation’s branches work to support Yukon’s food and beverage industry, cannabis market, and local liquor producers through a range of programs and services. We continuously evolve our business structure to improve the way we operate our Whitehorse Liquor Store, central warehouse and five rural community Liquor Stores in Dawson City, Faro, Haines Junction, Mayo, and Watson Lake. Join us; help us to advance the Corporation and serve Yukon!

The opportunity…

The corporate services division sets the strategic direction for the Corporation and supports operations in delivering on those strategic goals and managing front line business. The finance branch also provides financial management services through a service agreement to the Yukon Lotteries Commission.

This position oversees accounting operations, budgeting, financial reporting, procurement compliance, and administrative activities for the Corporation. This position serves as the primary liaison with the Office of the Auditor General for the annual financial statement audit. This position also oversees the accounting operations, budgeting, financial reporting and financial statement audit coordination functions for the Yukon Lotteries Commission.

The Controller plays a key role in supporting sound financial management, compliance with relevant policies, and effective corporate decision-making for the Corporation and Commission.

Explore everything we have to offer…

Yukon government cares about their employees and strives to offer a variety of learning and developmental opportunities including in-house training. Funding may also be available to support further education.

Flexible work and leave options may be available allowing you to balance your personal and professional needs.

We also have a comprehensive and generous benefits plan, providing for the health and wellbeing of you and your family.

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• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, commerce, or another related business discipline
• Experience leading or coordinating annual external audits, including working directly with auditors to resolve issues and interpreting accounting standards, preferably IFRS, to ensure completion of audited financial statements
• Experience evaluating and improving financial controls, policies, or business processes to strengthen governance, compliance, and financial reporting accuracy to ensure effective financial control frameworks within an organization
• Recent experience working with managers and/or senior leadership to develop, monitor, and manage operating and capital budgets, including analyzing financial impacts, identifying risks, and supporting informed decision-making
• Experience supervising staff considered an asset

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

To best support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Financial reporting framework and IFRS accounting standards.
• Budget development, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Internal control practices and risk management principles.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to interpret financial information and communicate it clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt through evolving priorities, and lead through change.

Additional information

Conditions of Employment: n/a

Job requirements: May occasionally travel within or outside Yukon

If you have any questions about this position, please contact: Luzelle Nagel, Chief Financial Officer at [e-mail]

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact: Hailey Spears, Human Resource Consultant at [e-mail]