Controller

Job Overview: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer of Shared Services, the Controller position will lead the organization's finance department and will play a key role in the company’s day-to-day administrative operations of the finance and accounting department. This individual will also provide financial leadership by managing budgets and monitoring long-term strategic fiscal plans. Responsibilities: Providing overall leadership, direction and management of accounting, budgeting, cash flow, banking and reporting. Ensuring that financial objectives are realized through a responsible, transparent financial program. Managing accounting and finance policies, procedures, and internal controls. Ensuring integrity of financial information and compliance with all regulatory organizations. Driving continual enhancements within financial, program costing, asset protection and reporting systems and processes. Representing the company’s interests with lenders, investments, partners and other external entities. Identifying, assessing, monitoring, and reporting on prevention of fraud and other financial risks. Identifying and managing company liability and insurance requirements. Managing or overseeing the relationship with independent auditors. Overall planning, coordination, and control of the activities within the Shared Services. Meet regularly with department heads/business unit leaders; facilitate resolution of issues/problems between business units and/or departments in relation to budgets. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: University degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance; or MBA. CPA or CMA designation is required. Minimum of 5 years’ experience within a large organization in progressively more responsible positions. Effective leadership skills, with a strong focus on mentoring and motivation of an employee base of professionals. Demonstrated ability to manage key constituent relationships, including customers, business partners, government agencies, and so on. Able to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome internal and external challenges or obstacles. A clear and solid understanding of the issues faced by the organization. Strong knowledge of fiscal management and responsibility, business finance, capital funding, contracts, and partnerships. Working knowledge of and respect for Indigenous culture, including knowledge of relevant legislation, including experience working with ISC (Indigenous Services Canada). Knowledge of personnel policies, practices, and procedures. Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy. High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability. Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills. A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills. Experience creating and managing budgets for a large, distributed organization. Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. #J-18808-Ljbffr