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Controller

About The Link: Youth and Family Supports

For more than 90 years, The Link
has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives.
The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and
families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of
being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a
community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a
24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis
teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and
Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on
connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for
youth and families in the province of Manitoba.

About the Opportunity

Summary:

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will be responsible for performing day-to-day accounting and financial reporting for this not for profit organization.

This will include:

Leading and mentoring finance department staff(5)
Review and approval of monthly financial transactions, including revenue and cost allocations, asset amortization, and other period-end journal entries
Preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
Preparation of and updates to annual operating and capital budgets
Oversight of tracking and maintenance of funding agreements, purchasing contracts
Preparation of periodic financial accountability reports to funders
Oversight of cash management and cash flow projections
Approvals of deposits and payments
Adherence to internal financial policies

Of major importance, the Controller will work closely with the CFO, the Board Finance Committee, Managers, and employees to:

Establish efficient and effective financial structures, policies, and processes that will support legislative and regulatory compliance, adherence to sound internal controls, and integrity of financial reporting
identify and remediate financial risks

Experience & Working Knowledge

3- 5 years of working experience in financial reporting discipline with an extensive background working in finance roles as a Senior Accountant, Supervisor, or Finance Manager
Exposure to a 'Not for Profit' is an asset
Well-developed planning, organizational, and time-management skills, able to handle competing priorities, and a consistent record of meeting deadlines
Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated leadership and coaching skills, including experience with diversity, equity and inclusivity (DEI)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent attention to detail, but able to see the "big picture"
Analytical and curios, able to identify problem areas, research, develop, and implement solutions
Technology Savvy and experience with Software (e.g., Sage 300, Pay works, Vivid, Microsoft, Excel)
Customer service oriented and solution maturity
The individual has a genuine passion for their passion for this profession an a love for giving back to their community

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

A graduate degree in Business Commerce is highly desirable. A professional accounting designation, CPA or equivalent experience is essential

Conditions of Employment

Satisfactory Criminal Record

Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check
with acceptable Prior Contact checks and a clear Adult Abuse Registry
check, all done within the last 3 months.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request an accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential.

Position status: Full-Time
permanent 40 hours/week, 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday, with some overtime during peak financial reporting periods

Posting End Date: Open until
filled.

Site: The Link:
Youth and Family Supports

Work Location:175
Mayfair Avenue

Salary Range: Dependent upon qualifications.

To apply to this opportunity, please visithttps://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/

The Link is an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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