Controllership Lead, Nonprofit Finance (Hybrid-Toronto)

Altis Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong pension program

Professional development opportunities

Flexible workplace

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Toronto seeks an experienced accounting professional for a hands-on controllership role. You will lead a collaborative finance team, oversee reporting processes, and ensure financial integrity. The position offers strong pension and benefits programs, a supportive work culture, and the opportunity to influence financial operations meaningfully while mentoring a growing team.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of progressive general accounting experience, with a minimum of 2 years leading teams.
• Strong expertise in Canadian GAAP and knowledge of legislation related to Canadian charities.
• Experience overseeing AP, AR, balance sheet management, and payroll review.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Accounting team, including AP, AR, and Payroll.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate reporting in accordance with Canadian GAAP.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and balance sheet schedules.

Skills

General accounting experience

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

CPA designation or equivalent

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Tools

NetSuite

Yardi

Excel

Job description

A leading non-profit organization in Toronto seeks an experienced accounting professional for a hands-on controllership role. You will lead a collaborative finance team, oversee reporting processes, and ensure financial integrity. The position offers strong pension and benefits programs, a supportive work culture, and the opportunity to influence financial operations meaningfully while mentoring a growing team.