Strategic Financial Controller | Independent School

St. Margaret; Victoria; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Rapid transit access

Equity & inclusion focus

Job summary

St. Margaret’s School seeks a full-time Financial Controller to lead accounting operations, reporting, budgeting, and financial planning. This director-level role oversees the Finance Team, maintains fiscal records, and communicates financial insights to management, the Board, and external stakeholders.

The position reports to the Chief Financial & Operations Officer and collaborates with administration, staff, and external partners to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required with ongoing professional development.
• Minimum of five years in a full‑cycle professional accounting environment, preferably nonprofit with fund accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day financial operations of the school.
• Supervise Finance Team and provide coaching.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

Skills

Excel expertise

Financial analysis

Systems thinking

Communication

AI tools familiarity

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Great Plains

Databases

Reporting tools

Job description

St. Margaret’s School seeks a full-time Financial Controller to lead accounting operations, reporting, budgeting, and financial planning. This director-level role oversees the Finance Team, maintains fiscal records, and communicates financial insights to management, the Board, and external stakeholders.

The position reports to the Chief Financial & Operations Officer and collaborates with administration, staff, and external partners to ensure compliance and operational excellence.