Accounting, finance and financial management jobs with nonprofits and charities (2024)

FINANCE / FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Position: Controller
Organization: EnviroCentre
Location: remote office near Ottawa or Eastern Ontario

Pay Grade: $90,000-$120,000
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Position type: Full-time

Job Summary

EnviroCentre is an Ottawa-based environmental not-for-profit that supports residents, enterprises, and communities to find practical ways to reduce their environmental impact. Our four key impact areas are Green Homes, Green Transportation, Green Enterprises and Green Future. We have been working for twenty-five years to promote practical climate action and awareness in our local communities, and we are one of the leading local agencies in environmental action.

At EnviroCentre, we have a dynamic and engaged team of over 40 staff.  We are a fully remote office and will provide the technology and tools to work effectively and collaboratively right from home.  We offer competitive employment packages that include health benefits, a Communauto membership, and opportunities for training and professional development.   

The position of Controller is a newly created role within EnviroCentre and represents an opportunity for an entrepreneurially minded team player to join a growing team that is focused on building a better future for our city and our region.

If you are looking for wide-ranging responsibilities in a fast-paced and inclusive environment with the opportunity to provide better information for decision-making, this is the role for you.

Working together with the virtual CFO, contracted bookkeeper and a robust Operations team that manages complex reporting tasks associated with our programs, this role will play a critical role managing preparation of financial reporting, cash flow, forecasting and budgeting and product costing.

Job Duties

• Collaborate with the management team and virtual CFO to advance strategic priorities with robust financial support and ensure financial health of the organization.
• Complete accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis to support management team decision-making through reliable and relevant financial insights.
• Manage product costing insights and inventory accounting.
• Lead quarterly forecasting and annual budget processes, together with senior management and virtual CFO .
• Support full range of financial, accounting and procurement functions to ensure compliance with policies; recommend changes to policies when appropriate to meet current and future organizational needs.
• Monitor financials including monthly balance sheet review, variance analysis and account reconciliations.
• Cashflow management and forecasting.
• Maintain effective relationships with broad range of external stakeholders including financial institutions, funders, and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with provincial and federal legal requirements including HST, EHT, payroll remittances and other reporting requirements.
• Lead annual external audit process.
• Support risk management across the organization including annual insurance risk mitigation.
• Support the finance and audit committee with financial reporting and analysis.

Skills and Experience:

• CPA designation preferred, University or college degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• 5+ years in a comparable role in a growing and fast paced work environment
• Product costing and inventory accounting experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an orientation towards collaboration and internal customer service.
• Technically savvy with advanced Excel skills and high-level proficiency in QBO and cloud computing and ability to quickly adapt to new and complex software tools.
• Keen analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingualism (French-English) an asset.

Working Conditions:

• EnviroCentre is a virtual workplace and will provide all necessary technology and IT support to ensure employees have the tools they require to effectively work from home .
• Part of a passionate team of environmental leaders who lead by example and are proud to be contributing to Ottawa’s Climate Targets.
• Home-office environment with frequent computer use.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

• 35-hour work week and the ability to work flexible hours.
• A virtual workplace that supports work-life flexibility, combined with in-person events, occasional in-person group meetings and the opportunity to use a co-working space in downtown Ottawa or another convenient location.
• Starting 3 weeks paid vacation per year, plus paid office closure between Christmas and New Year and summer half-day Fridays.
• Health, dental and wellness coverage for you and your dependents.
• Paid sick days, and additional time off for personal and care responsibilities.
• Caring, compassionate and supportive work environment that recognizes that work is one of the many responsibilities we must prioritize in our lives.

EnviroCentre is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or municipal laws. EnviroCentre is committed to a workplace where everyone can participate safely, freely and confidently. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Peoples of Colour) and/or members of equity-seeking groups.

EnviroCentre recognizes a diversity of backgrounds and experience. If you do not have the formal experience described, but can meet the requirements of the role and are willing to learn, we encourage you to apply and make your case in your cover letter. We are interested in a diverse team and willing to train the right person.

EnviroCentre is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise us in a timely fashion of any accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications.

Application Deadline: March 24, 2024

Anticipated start date: April/May 2024

Important: 

Please send your resume and cover letter in one document to info@envirocentre.ca     

Please indicate you saw this posting at GoodWork.

Please ensure your resume file (PDF) includes your first and last name and the reference number (Reference# EC202407)  

Example: Firstname_Lastname_ EC202407.  

Please also put the Reference# EC202407 in the subject line of your email.  

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.