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Controller
Robert Half Vancouver, British Columbia
Description
We are hiring a Controller to own the day-to-day financial health of our nonprofit. You will lead accounting operations, keep our books audit-ready, and give leadership and the Board clear, timely numbers to guide decisions. This is a remote role for someone based in the Vancouver area, with occasional in-person meetings.
What you will do
- Manage the full accounting cycle: AP/AR, payroll oversight, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close
- Prepare monthly financial statements and Board-ready reports with clear commentary
- Lead the annual budget process and track performance against it
- Account for restricted and unrestricted funds, grants, and donations, including grant reporting to funders
- Coordinate the annual audit or review with external accountants
- Prepare or oversee CRA filings, including the T3010 charity return, GST/HST rebates, and payroll remittances
- Maintain strong internal controls and finance policies suited to a remote team
- Supervise and mentor junior finance staff or bookkeepers
What you bring
- CPA designation (CPA Canada / CPABC) or equivalent
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a senior or supervisory role
- Nonprofit or charity experience, including fund accounting and grant reporting
- Working knowledge of ASNPO and CRA requirements for registered charities
- Proficiency with cloud accounting tools (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Xero, or Sage Intacct) and Excel
- Clear communicator who can explain financials to non-finance staff and the Board
- Self-directed and organized in a remote environment
- Nice to have: experience with donor management systems
If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today! Please reference job number 05060-0013533195 in all correspondence.
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