Finance Controller: Lead Growth & Systems at a School

TallSky Consulting Group; Victoria; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

RRSP program

Tuition discount

Free parking

Fitness centre access

Job summary

Glenlyon Norfolk School (GNS) in Victoria, BC, seeks an experienced Controller to lead the finance and accounting functions, report to the Chief Financial and Operations Officer, and strengthen controls with a hands-on leadership approach.

You will drive monthly statements, budgets, cash flow, audits, and system improvements while mentoring staff and partnering with school teams to ensure compliant, stewarded financial decisions.

Qualifications

• CPA/CA/CMA designation in good standing with relevant accounting degree.
• Six+ years in accounting/financial management with leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian GAAP and CRA charity reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with Google Workspace.
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge is an asset.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly and build trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting team across AR, AP, payroll, reconciliations and payments.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, cash-flow forecasts and variance analysis.
• Manage cash flow, treasury, internal controls, and tax filings.
• Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors.
• Improve financial systems through standardization and automation.
• Support donations, endowment distributions, and grant funding accounting.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cash management

Internal controls

CRA/GAAP knowledge

Excel advanced

Google Workspace

Clear financial communication

Discretion & integrity

Education

CPA/CA/CMA/CGA designation

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Business/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge

Accounting systems

Automation tools

Job description

Glenlyon Norfolk School (GNS) in Victoria, BC, seeks an experienced Controller to lead the finance and accounting functions, report to the Chief Financial and Operations Officer, and strengthen controls with a hands-on leadership approach.

You will drive monthly statements, budgets, cash flow, audits, and system improvements while mentoring staff and partnering with school teams to ensure compliant, stewarded financial decisions.