Financial Controller

AdaptAbilities; Edmonton; Híbrido; CAD 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive pay above nonprofit norms

Flexible shifts (if applicable)

Career path and growth opportunities

RRSP matching (eligible)

DCPP benefits (eligible)

24/7 mental health supports

Resumo da oferta

AdaptAbilities is seeking a Financial Controller to manage the organization’s financial operations, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. You will ensure accounting integrity, lead month-end processes, and support the Executive Team and Board with insightful financial information.

The role requires a professional accounting designation and experience in non-profit environments, with strong Excel skills and the ability to implement improvements in financial

Qualificações

• University/College degree with 7-8 years related experience, or Technical/Business Diploma with 10-12 years related experience
• Professional accounting designation (CA/CPA/CGA/CMA/CMT) required
• Thorough knowledge of federal, provincial, and local financial requirements
• Experience overseeing audits by external audit firms
• Financial analysis, budgeting, and some strategic planning experience
• Management or supervisory experience
• Advance knowledge of MS Office and Excel; ability to adapt to new software
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail
• Non-profit experience is an asset
• Clear Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check required

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly financial statements and related reports with analysis to support decisions
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Monitor budgets, perform variance analyses, identify risks and trends, and provide resource allocation recommendations
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls; coordinate annual audits
• Suggest and implement improvements to financial processes, systems, and reporting practices

Conhecimentos

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Management

Attention to detail

Non-profit experience

Background check

Audits oversight

Compliance knowledge

Formação académica

University/College degree

Technical/Business Diploma

Accounting designation

Ferramentas

MS Office

Excel

Accounting software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Financial Controller

Meet AdaptAbilities. We provide meaningful programs for children and youth with disabilities. We have been named a 2025 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice (NEOC) Award recipient — one of just 18 organizationsacross Canada to receive this national honour.

Why Work with Us?

• A career with AdaptAbilities gives you purpose and creates meaning in your everyday life
• Our work will leave you with a feeling of job satisfaction and pride you won’t get at other jobs
• It’s the feeling of making a difference in the lives of children and youth with disabilities
• Help bridge the gap between possible and impossible
• Enjoy a career with AdaptAbilities as you support individuals with disabilities to grow, succeed, and belong in their community

What We Offer

We strive to be an employer of choice by creating a positive and collaborative team environment.

You can look forward to:

• Meaningful Work
• Competitive Pay over Non-Profit Industry Standards
• Flexible shifts (If applicable)
• Career path and growth opportunities
• Culture of Appreciation and Employee Recognition
• Robust Benefits Package including spending account, 24/7 mental health supports, DCPP, RRSP matching (applicable to those who qualify)

We also offer perks including support for professional development, corporate discount for City of Edmonton Recreation Passes, EyeCare Solutions prescription eyewear discount, Exclusive banking benefits - CIBC Group Banking Plan, paid personal days, and programs that support a balanced lifestyle.

The Position

The Financial Controller will report to the Chief Financial and Operating Officer. This position holds the responsibility for managing the overall financial operations of AdaptAbilities and will provide accurate information to the Executive Team and Board of Directors, including analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and preparing financial reports. AdaptAbilities has a $9.8 Million operational budget with plans to expand across Alberta.

The Financial Controller will be responsible for directing and managing the company’s accounting functions, including establishing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures as well as preparation of financial statements and reporting to top management and externally. The Financial Controller also maintains the company’s accounting systems and implements changes as required.

As a conscientious Financial Controller, you will act with integrity, be open to growth, live our purpose, cultivate teamwork, and put forth an extraordinary effort to empower people with disabilities and their families to grow, succeed, and belong.

Key Functions

• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly financial statements and related reports in a timely manner, providing meaningful analysis and insights to support organizational decision-making.
• Maintain the integrity of financial records through regular reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, investigation of discrepancies, and implementation of appropriate corrective actions.
• Monitor organizational budgets, prepare variance analyses, identify financial risks and trends, and provide recommendations to support effective financial management and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls, while coordinating annual audit activities and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to financial processes, systems, controls, and reporting practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness within the finance function.

Qualifications

• Minimum education requirement of a University/College Degree with 7-8 years related experience, or Technical/Business Diploma from a College/Technical Institute with minimum 10-12 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Professional accounting designation, such as CA, CPA, CGA, CMA, CMT required
• Thorough knowledge of all relevant Federal, Provincial, and local requirements regarding financial records, pension, and profit sharing
• Experience overseeing audits performed by external audit firms
• Financial analysis, budgeting, and some strategic planning experience
• Management and/or supervisory experience
• Advance knowledge of MS Office and Excel with ability to adapt to new software
• Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines with strong attention to detail
• Non-profit experience is an asset
• Clear Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check required

This is a permanent full-time position scheduled to work Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM based out of our Support Office (Tower 1, Level 3, Suite 300, 3697 Mill Woods Road NW, Edmonton, AB T6K 3L6)

Remote Work

This position is eligible for remote work in accordance with our Remote Work Policy. Eligible employees that have successfully passed the probationary period can work up to one day a week from home.

Application DeadlineNovember 20, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only successful candidates will be contacted.