Controller, Financial Services

Overview

This role oversees financial operations, project accounting, and financial transaction management for the organization’s Corporate Finance Unit. The position reports to the Senior Director, Corporate Finance, and is responsible for accurate financial records, effective internal controls, timely payments, year-end audit management, and preparation of external financial statements. The Controller also ensures compliance with applicable regulatory requirements related to financial management.

The organization works to advance gender equality and strengthen safeguarding practices, including prevention of sexual harassment, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, and child abuse (SHEA-CA).

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations, including project accounting and financial transaction management
• Ensure accurate financial records and that internal controls are in place and functioning as expected
• Support timely payments and efficient financial operations
• Manage the year-end audit process
• Prepare external financial statements in collaboration with the Senior Director, Corporate Finance
• Ensure compliance with various regulatory requirements related to the organization’s financial management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field
• CPA or similar certification is a plus (or an equivalent combination of education and work experience)
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in financial management and accounting in a similar role
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, and project-based financial management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., PeopleSoft, Excel)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with different departments
• Commitment to the organization’s mission and values

Safeguarding & Organizational Culture Requirements

• Promote and maintain an organizational culture that advances gender equality, reduces power abuse and inequalities, and fosters trust and safety
• Create an environment within workplaces, programming, and communities where work is free from sexual harassment, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation and child abuse (SHEA-CA)
• Ensure high standards of prevention and response measures for SHEA-CA are in place consistent with the CARE International (CI) Safeguarding Policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary range: $120,000 - $130,000
• Comprehensive benefits package and a confidential employee assistance program available to you and your dependents from your first day of employment
• Annual leave: 3 weeks; increases to 4 weeks from 2nd year of employment
• December 24–January 1 office closure in addition to annual leave
• Inclusive holiday policy
• Paid sick leave
• Parental leave top-up
• Employer contributions to a group pension plan after first year of employment
• Optional participation in a group RRSP (eligible from first day of employment)
• International and domestic travel opportunities
• Annual all-staff retreat in Ottawa
• Learning and development opportunities and specialized training
• Flexible work hours to support employee wellbeing and productivity
• Focus on wellness and work-life balance

Location

Canada (candidates must currently have the right to work in Canada)

Application Details

• Apply by October 16, 2026
• Resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the advertisement will be removed once a candidate has been identified
• Recruitment-related accommodations for persons with disabilities are available on request
• Mandatory vaccination policy is currently in place with accommodations based on the Ontario Human Rights Code
• Reference checks are conducted for all final stage candidates in line with the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme; applying includes consent to contact previous employers for information in line with this scheme