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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a seasoned Controller with a strong background in finance and accounting to join a dynamic team within a renowned Canadian foundation. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in various areas such as healthcare, wealth inequality and climate change.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinating all accounting, taxes/tax compliance, payables and book-keeping functions across the Foundation
- Maintaining and managing relationships with external accountants, software providers, back office counterparts, bookkeepers, tax agencies, custodians, and banking relationships
- Developing and preparing accurate reporting and analysis across all assets
- Initiating a review of financial policies, procedures, internal controls, and reporting systems to ensure best practice and compliance
- Creating and managing expense processes including all payables and receivables
- Providing monthly financial performance reports in concert with the investment team
What You Bring
- Undergraduate or relevant Masters degree
- 8+ years of relevant work experience
- CPA or working towards such certification
- Experience as a Controller or senior accounting manager in a wealth management platform, asset management firm, endowment, private foundation, public foundation, or family office environment
- Advanced knowledge of Sage or similar system (main accounting system)
- Excellent working knowledge and proficiency in MS Excel
Ready to make a difference? Apply now!