Financial Controller – Permanent Full Time Position

Key Assets Canada is part of a global organization, changing the lives of children, youth, and families everywhere. In Canada, our non-profit offices are located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario and Nova Scotia. Key Assets Canada provides specialized care and support services to young persons with complex needs and supports families. Working in partnership with statutory bodies, Key Assets Canada strives to develop and offer a range of creative services for children, youth, and families to meet their specific needs and deliver positive outcomes. As an organization, Key Assets Canada endeavors to respond to the needs of the community in a manner that is innovative, sustainable, proactive, and focused on growth and development.

We are a growing company seeking a Financial Controllerto join our team. The position is located St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, with occasional travel to our locations Ontario and Nova Scotia.

Financial Controller

(Permanent Full Time Position)

As the Financial Controller, you will provide oversight of the financial processes and systems for Key Assets Canada. You will ensure financial and legal compliance with all legislative requirements under non-profit and charity legislation in Canada. As a member of the team, you will develop and implement accountable and sustainable financial practices.

Some of the core duties of this role will include the following:

• Assume responsibility for the accounting activities of the organization.
• Formulate and prepare various reports, including accounting financial reports, income statements, balance sheets, forecasts, etc.
• Formulating budgets and developing financial forecasts in line with business plans and company targets.
• Support provincial directors in achieving budget objectives through monitoring of scheduled expenditures, evaluation of performance, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions where required.
• Act as the primary contact and support person for the financial systems of Key Assets, including annual audits.
• Support other members of the finance team and work collaboratively and support the team through effective training, motivation, and communication.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the business by implementing key areas identified in the business plan.

Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, the candidate will require:

• A bachelor’s/master’s degree in business.
• CA or CPA designation is mandatory.
• 8+ years experience in a senior financial managerial function.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting practices and procedures, financial principles, and concepts.
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage internal and external relationships.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Knowledge of Sage Accounting software will be considered an asset.

· Clear Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check.

· Child Protection Clearance Check granting clearance.

· Valid Driver’s License.

· Clear Driver’s Abstract.

· Use of a private vehicle.

· Proof of citizenship.

Key Assets Offers:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with education and experience.
• Group Health Benefits enrollment (medical, dental, etc.)
• Competitive RRSP contribution matching up to 5% of employee contribution.
• Annual leave entitlement of 20 days per year (4 weeks).
• Sick leave entitlement of 7 days per year.
• Learning and development, training, and certification opportunities.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your resume by email to recruitmentcanada@keyassets.ca The closing date for applications is March 27th, 2024.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

At Key Assets, we pledge our commitment to valuing diversity and inclusion and strive to act with cultural sensitivity and respect. We are strongly committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the populations that we serve and will continuously strive to build and sustain an equitable work environment. We will always challenge the norm, ask questions, and keep our promises.

We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, which includes applicants from all cultures, diverse gender identity and expression, race, and others who contribute to our diverse population. We ask applicants who may require an accommodation to contact our HR Department at recruitmentcanada@keyassets.ca. We will work to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodations for the interview and selection process.