Controller (Remote)

Raising the Village; Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization focused on international development seeks a Controller in Toronto to lead financial operations. The role involves ensuring regulatory compliance, managing budgets, and mentoring staff across multiple countries. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting, CPA designation preferred, and 7+ years of experience. Benefits include comprehensive insurance and a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental insurance

RRSP matching program

Generous vacation and personal leave

Professional development support

Qualifications

• 7+ Years of progressive financial management experience.
• 3 years in a senior financial role within an international nonprofit is an asset.
• Experience managing multi-currency budgets and international donor compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations across all country offices.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian GAAP, ASNPO, CRA regulations, and donor requirements.
• Manage the annual budgeting process and develop multi-year financial forecasts.

Skills

Financial management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

CPA, CA, CMA or equivalent designation

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

Job description

Overview

Location : Toronto, ON

Reports to : Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

Years of Experience : 7+ Years

Travel Requirement : 10-20%

Terms : Full-Time

About Raising the Village

Raising The Village (RTV) is an international development organization and a registered charity on a mission to end ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. RTV is a fast-growing organization operating across East Africa and North America, combining direct implementation with advanced data analytics to inform progress, decision-making, and impact. To date, we have supported more than one million people through our programs and partnerships. Learn more about our work and impact at RTV.

Role Description

The Controller will lead the organization's financial operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, regulatory and donor compliance, and strong internal controls. This role supports financial sustainability across multi-country operations and will oversee accounting, budgeting, audits, and financial systems. The Controller will also mentor finance staff and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations across all country offices.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and donor-specific reports.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and provide actionable insights.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with Canadian GAAP, ASNPO, CRA regulations, and international donor requirements.
• Maintain and strengthen internal control systems and risk management frameworks.
• Lead coordination of external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Manage the annual budgeting process and support departmental budget planning.
• Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis to leadership.
• Develop multi-year financial forecasts and funding gap analyses.

Grants & Donor Financial Management

• Oversee financial management of restricted and unrestricted grants.
• Ensure donor budgets align with program goals and reporting requirements.
• Support proposal development with budget inputs and cost recovery strategies.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

• Supervise and mentor finance staff, particularly in Africa.
• Build financial capacity of local teams through training and coaching.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Manage financial systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or similar).
• Lead implementation of new tools and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure integration of finance with HR, procurement, and program operations.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• CPA, CA, CMA or equivalent designation is an asset.
• 7+ Years of progressive financial management experience.
• 3 years in a senior financial role within an international nonprofit is an asset.
• Experience managing multi-currency budgets and international donor compliance.
• Experience managing cross-country teams is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting standards and donor regulations.
• Excellent analytical, budgeting, and forecasting skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in PowerBI is an asset.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 10-20% of the time.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
• RRSP matching program.
• Generous vacation and personal leave.
• Professional development support.
• Hybrid work environment.