controller - financial services

Government of Canada; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Canada is looking for an experienced financial manager to oversee projects, coordinate budgets, and improve financial decisions. The position requires a bachelor's degree and at least five years' experience, ideally in regulatory investigations. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate adaptability in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include health care and group insurance, along with opportunities for ongoing learning and training.

Benefits

Health care plan

Group insurance benefits

Team building opportunities

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of related experience.
• Experience in regulatory investigation is required.
• Must have enhanced reliability security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assign financial projects to workers to improve decisions.
• Direct staff and coordinate financial operations.
• Plan and control budget and expenditures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Excellent oral communication

Dependability

Team player

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

Languages:
English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

• 5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Associations and non profit organizations

Budgetary responsibility

• $8,000,001 +

Responsibilities

• Assign financial projects and activities to workers in order to improve business decisions
• Coordinate the organization’s financial operations and budget activities in order to optimize financial performance
• Direct staff
• Evaluate daily operations
• Identifying and investigating compliance issues
• Motivate staff
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Review budgets and financial reports for specific projects
• Train staff
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Design and manage investment strategies
• Monitor financial control systems
• Manage contracts
• Oversee the collection and analysis of financial data
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Advise senior management
• Leading/instructing groups
• Provide customer service
• Manage cash
• Variance analysis
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Conduct performance reviews

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

• Regulatory investigation

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• Accounting software
• MS Windows

Area of specialization

• Accounting
• Business analysis
• Risk management
• Financial planning
• Internal audit
• Project management

Additional information

• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Flexibility
• Adaptability

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Wellness program