Financial Controller

Huronia Transition Homes; Midland; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A community organization in Ontario seeks a Financial Controller to manage its financial operations. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate reporting, guide budgeting processes, and mitigate financial risks. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with accounting software, and a background in non-profits. Commitment to the organization's mission is essential.

Qualifications

• Min. 5 years in medium-sized organizations, preferably non-profits.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software.
• Familiarity with charitable organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting functions: billing, general ledger, A/P, A/R.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.
• Coordinate annual audits and ensure compliance.

Skills

Data analysis

Forecasting methods

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Accounting designation

Minimum 5+ years experience

Tools

SAGE

MS Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title

Financial Controller

Job Summary

The Financial Controller is responsible for maintaining the financial operations of Huronia Transition Homes. This position will provide accurate and timely information to the Executive Director, providing advice and guidance on all accounting matters including financial systems, record keeping, and analysis and reporting. The Financial Controller will complete the day-to-day operations of the organization’s financials including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, A/P, A/R and payroll. This position is part of the organization’s administration team.

Responsibilities and Activities

Accounting

• Lead and manage all accounting functions including billing, general ledger, cost accounting, banking, accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Complete and consolidate all petty cash and social enterprise sales.
• Administer bi-weekly payroll and organizational RSPs
• Coordinate the preparation and management of organizational budgets and financial forecasts to ensure financial resources are allocated appropriately
• Coordinate the preparation and management of the budgets and forecasting for the organization’s social enterprise
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports, inclusive of variance analysis to track deviations from the budget
• Drive the month-end and year-end close process
• Ensure that financial policies are adhered to across the organization to maintain compliance and best practice
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting

Financial planning and procurement

• Complete and manage all organizational purchasing and procurement
• Support in guiding organizational decision making through financial forecasting
• Develop and maintain the financial infrastructure for the organization’s social enterprise
• Support in the implementation of HTH’s social procurement policy
• Support in the development and maintenance of HTH’s social enterprise financial infrastructure
• Identify areas of growth within the organization, specifically the organization’s social enterprise
• Make recommendations on long-term organizational and financial planning

Risk and Compliance Management

• Assess and identify financial risks and liabilities, and make recommendations to minimize and mitigate those risks
• Coordinate the annual audit; prepare materials and liaise with auditors
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of regulatory financial reports and returns, inclusive but not limited to EHT, HST, WSIB, T4’s, and Charity Return.
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance.

Administration

• Ensure the organization’s vision and values are upheld
• Assist staff to understand their role and responsibility related to the organization’s fiscal matters
• Educate the Executive Director and Senior Leadership Team about the organization’s finances and their implications and keep the Executive Director engaged in financial matters.
• Carry out such other duties and responsibilities as the Executive Director may request from time to time.
• Liaise and act as the point of contact for the organization’s investment portfolio manager, ensuring the proper handling of organizational funds

• Prepare financial documents and reports for external stakeholders, including donors and funders
• Oversee the financial components of organizational capital and fundraising campaigns

Qualifications

• Accounting designation is preferred
• Minimum 5+ years progressive experience in medium sized organizations, preferably non-profits
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Hands-on experience with accounting and financial management software (e.g. SAGE)
• Expertise in MS Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
• Analytical skills
• Familiarity with charitable organizations
• Genuine interest in our mission
• Must display interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and written.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Teamwork

• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with other members of the organization; demonstrate the ability to cooperate in achieving organizational goals and work objectives; share information and communicate effectively with team members; use effective conflict resolution skills.

Service Delivery

• Recognize, meet, and effectively communicate regarding the unique service needs of individual women and children in service; role model and mentor others to develop the ability to apply a woman-centred approach to service delivery which demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the organization’s mission, beliefs and aims, anti-racist/anti-oppression/harm reduction framework.

Policy, Procedure and Process Adherence

• Thoroughly understand and apply appropriate organizational and operational policies, principles, procedures, methodologies, rules, guidelines and interpretations in all aspects of daily work.

Judgment/Decision Making

• Demonstrate ability to analyze relevant information and evaluate alternate courses of action within scope of position; anticipate consequences and assume responsibility for actions taken.

Adaptability/Innovation

• Demonstrate initiative to respond effectively to challenges and responsibilities; demonstrate flexibility when considering concepts, ideas and work practice; able to initiate new ideas and recommend innovative methods, processes and strategies.

Listening, Understanding and Responding

• Demonstrate the ability to practice active listening; to understand scenarios as they occur, and to respond appropriately when interacting with individuals and groups; liaise effectively and respectfully with team, supervisors, co-workers, service users and the general public.

Achieving Results

• Able to achieve or surpass identified goals with appropriate use of supervision; consistently produce quality work by establishing priorities, implementing, monitoring and adjusting in order to meet objective and deadlines.

Technological Competence

• Appropriately and efficiently use office equipment; use technology with fluency and ease; resolve routine problems without assistance; learn new technologies quickly and adapt to change easily; comply with computer and equipment use policy.

Intersectional Feminist Analysis

• Provide all services and supports using an intersectional feminist approach which recognizes that social norms are set by the dominant social groups, and work towards dismantling those norms; recognize women’s individual and unique social locations and experiences of oppression; understand identities of gender, sex, sexual orientation, class, race, ethnicity, religion or spirituality, immigration status, and ability; understand the complexity of these identities, and connect these social locations to the multi-layered experiences of power, privilege and oppression, and how various social norms give or diminish power; Understand how oppression contributes to systemic injustice and social inequality; demonstrate a strong understanding of all forms of gender-based violence; demonstrate a commitment to continuing education as it relates to feminism and violence against women.

Work Within a Harm Reduction Philosophy

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of harm reduction principles as an evidence-based framework; understand use, effects and impacts of substances and able to communicate both practical and functional aspects of harm reduction practices to the women we serve; meet women “where they are at” with a non-judgmental approach; demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning in regards to trends, strategies, legislation etc.

September 2025