Controller

CanadaHelps - Donate to any charity in Canada; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Toronto is looking for an experienced Controller to manage financial operations and lead the accounting team. This remote role may require in-office collaboration. Responsibilities include month-end close, budgeting, managing accounts payable, and supporting audits. The ideal candidate has a CPA designation, 7+ years of accounting experience, and proficiency in accounting software like NetSuite. The salary range is between $90,000 and $110,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of accounting experience, including 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with multiple legal entities.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly financial close and reporting.
• Manage accounts payable and charity disbursement processes.
• Support annual audit of financial statements.
• Coach and develop accounting team.

Skills

Leadership

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

CPA designation (or equivalent)

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA

Tools

Excel

NetSuite

Job description

At CanadaHelps we believe in the power of generosity - not just for those who receive it, but for everyone it touches. Every act of generosity sparks connection, inspires change, and brings people together. This is an opportunity to join something bigger: a movement that fuels progress, strengthens communities, and reminds us of what’s possible when we come together.

We are a dedicated team of entrepreneurial-minded peers who believe in a world where everyone can thrive. We offer a flexible, inclusive environment built on growth, ambition, and shared success.

CanadaHelps provides the most comprehensive and flexible range of giving solutions for donating to any charity in Canada, and we partner with charities of all sizes to ensure they have the tools they need to achieve their goals. Over the past 25 years we’ve helped raise over $3.7B for Canadian charities.

Generosity is right here.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Controller to oversee our financial operations, ensure the accuracy of our financial reporting, and support strategic decision-making. This role will lead the accounting team, maintain robust internal controls, and provide critical financial insights to the leadership team.

This is a16 month contract role (Maternity leave). This position is remote but may require to be in-office in Toronto for team collaborations.

The annual salary range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000.Where an offer falls within this range is determined through the interview process. Candidates are benchmarked by the hiring team based on role scope, relevant experience, skill alignment, and expected impact, using consistent and objective criteria.

Responsibilities

• Month-End Close: Assist in the month-end close process, including preparing monthly financial reports, performing variance analysis (budget vs. actual expenses), posting adjusting entries, and reviewing account reconciliations.
• Planning & Budgeting: Support the development of the annual business plan and budgeting process.
• Accounts Payable & Disbursements: Manage the accounts payable and charity disbursement processes, including reviewing vendor invoices and A/P entries in NetSuite, overseeing vendor payments, reviewing fraud checks on weekly electronic fund transfers to charities and ensuring the manual debits and credits to charities are correct.
• Audit Support: Assist with the annual audit of financial statements.
• Assist in the preparation of the semi-annual Public Service Rebate.
• Case Management: Resolve Finance-related Salesforce cases.
• Process Improvement & Stakeholder Support: Provide support in handling inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, and collaborate with these stakeholders to identify and implement process improvements.
• Team Leadership & Development: Coach and develop direct reports, ensuring they are properly trained to carry out their duties and responsibilities. Manage team success and output by participating in recruiting and selection, onboarding new team members, conducting regular one-on-ones, monitoring performance, and managing time-off approvals.
• Investment Management: Oversee or support investment management activities as required.

Qualifications

• CPA designation (or equivalent) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; MBA is a plus
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience working with multiple legal entities
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Excel; experience with ERP systems is an asset (Netsuite specifically)
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

AI in Recruitment :
CanadaHelps does not use AI-enabled tools to screen, assess, rank, or select candidates in our recruitment process. Our hiring teams make all hiring decisions.