Controller - Halifax, Canada - ISANS

ISANS

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Controller

ISANS is seeking a full-time
Controller to lead, manage and monitor the day-to-day accounting function for ISANS to ensure all accounting principles, practices and procedures align with legislated requirements and best practices for risk management.

Actively lead the accounting team as well as manage organization overall administrative budgeting, financial reports, and cash flow. Work in concert with Manager, Contracts & Funder Relations to ensure accounting practices align with GAAP and funder requirements.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this position will be responsible for:

Financial Planning and Analysis

Responsible for the development, controlling and reporting of financial budgets/ forecasts including ISANS overall budget/forecast, and operational budgets/forecast, ensuring alignment with both internal and external financial fiscal requirements
Analyze financial statements versus budget periodically. Prepare variance analysis and provide CFO and directors with timely, accurate information and propose appropriate corrective actions where required. Work in concert with CFO and Manager, Contracts & Funder Relations to determine budget adjustments
Prepare rolling 13week cashflow forecasts and work towards aligning actual cashflows with forecast
Assists the CFO with the development and execution of annual budget and business planning process within ISANS, this process includes a fulsome engagement with ISANS leadership to assess and determine program business requirements.
Assists the CFO with the development of the budget & business plan presentation for recommendation to the board; and works with CFO and ISANS management to implement the approved business plan and budget.

Accounting and Reporting Management

Oversee the organization accounting operations, and lead the accounting team to ensure the timely, accurate and reliable accounting records
Responsible for periodic book closure and submission of the completed financial reports and forecastsmonthly, quarterly, interim, and final
Prepare bimonthly Financial Updates Report for the Board of Directors
Respond to financial related queries internally and externally
Implement and update/enhance organization accounting and financial policy and procedures
Responsible for periodic GL and Bank reconciliations
Lead internal and external audit to satisfactory completion
Review existing ProcuretoPay process and enhance the same with a view to improve ISANS internal controls and commercial terms
Maintain and file office leases, capital asset list
Conduct and submit the semiannually HST return
Conduct and submit the annually Registered Charity Information Return
Conduct and submit the annually renewal of Joint Stock Registration
Obtain sufficient knowledge of ACCPAC system, and continuity review and make recommendations on accounting program upgrading
Prepare annual financial statements for audit purposes, and assist in all funder financial monitoring as required with the CFO and Manager, Contract & Funder relations
Responsibility for adherence to all federal and provincial regulations and standards with respect to ISANS accounting records, i.e. WCB, CRA, etc.

Accounting Team Management

Hire, onboard, supervise, train, mentor, coach, support, and develop the Finance team, including setting of annual performance targets and review of accounting colleagues' performance
Monitor, evaluate and provide recommendations regarding resource needs
Identify and coordinate professional development opportunities for team
Establish procedures and processes to meet the objectives of the team services
Keep up to date on accounting practices, taxation and other related knowledge, sharing knowledge with team members.
Monitor team expenses within agreed budget

General responsibilities

Design, develop, implement and evaluate processes, policies and procedures
Actively engage as a member of the ISANS Leadership Team, including ISANS strategic planning and implementation of accounting team strategic plan
Represent ISANS externally at events and through strategic partnerships
Provide information as required for internal/external reports and proposals
Review, adhere to, and manage others within ISANS workplace policies and procedures
Participate fully in regular staff meetings, team meetings, training and development and ISANS events
Complete proposals, grants, reports and any other documentation required
Perform other duties as required

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting required
CPA designation in good standing required

Experience

5+ years of progressive financial, accounting and management responsibilities
Working in a crosscultural environment, ideally in the notforprofit sector
Developing, implementing, and evaluating financial and accounting processes and systems

Knowledge