We are looking for a Controller to join our client, a non-profit organization in Vancouver, British Columbia on a Long-term Contract basis. This role will lead year-end financial activities, coordinate external audit readiness, and support reliable reporting for grants, donors, and internal stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to guide staff through complex accounting processes while maintaining accurate and timely financial oversight.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and execution of year-end accounting activities, ensuring audit materials are prepared and submitted within required timelines.

• Organize, review, and maintain supporting schedules and working papers for fund balances, cash flow, financial statements, profit and loss, and balance sheet reporting for the external auditors.

• Provide day-to-day leadership to the finance team by coaching staff, offering constructive feedback, and supporting staff development throughout the audit cycle.

• Prepare complete year-end financial reports for government-funded programs and donor-funded initiatives, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements.

• Review bank reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations completed by team members each month to confirm completeness and resolve discrepancies promptly.

• Examine payroll registers on a bi-weekly basis to verify accuracy, identify issues, and support proper payroll controls.

• Authorize daily banking activity, including transfers, payments, expense disbursements, and travel-related claims, in line with internal approval processes.

• Partner with program managers to review financial results, explain variances, and support informed budget and funding discussions.

• Act as the primary finance contact for the external audit process, coordinating responses, documentation, and follow-up items as needed.

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a senior accounting or controllership capacity, with the ability to mentor staff and address team challenges effectively.
• Proven experience managing year-end close activities and supporting external audits, ideally within a non-profit environment.
• Strong understanding of fund reporting, financial statements, reconciliations, and year-end working paper preparation.
• Experience preparing reports for grants, donors, and other funding stakeholders with a high level of accuracy and accountability.
• Ability to build trust across teams, including with employees working remotely, and communicate in a supportive and approachable manner.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and tools, including QuickBooks.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with close attention to deadlines and detail.

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