Controller

Navigate Complexities. Create Change. Together. This is our purpose at CUPS. Our unique integrated approach to care empowers people to work holistically to create and achieve goals that support their well-being and builds readiness to navigate and access support in the community. As a formative presence, we work together to build better systems and a stronger community.

Clients depend on us, supporters trust us, and partners count on our collaboration. We do not take this responsibility lightly – we are accountable for our words, our actions, our relationships, and most importantly, ourselves. Through a compassionate lens, we afford every person dignity in their interactions with us. We proactively seek opportunities for continuous learning with open minds and transformative spirits. Through our culture, rooted in our values, we will achieve our purpose and ambition.

A successful candidate at CUPS will embody a people-centered approach, demonstrating openness, non-judgment, and a firm belief in equitable treatment for all. They will also champion collaboration, continuous learning, accountability, and dignity—core values we uphold at CUPS.

You will have a strong fundamental accounting base, and you will have developed well-honed critical thinking skills that allow you to manage dynamic reporting needs to a myriad of stakeholders, including donors, funders and the Board of Directors. Integrity, ethical conduct and confidentiality will be engrained in your conduct, as a Finance Team member.

If CUPS sounds like a match for you check out the opening that we currently have available

Reporting to the VP Finance, CUPS Controller, is responsible for all aspects of the reporting function, internal controls, and audit function for CUPS. The role oversees the organization’s insurance, risk management policies and controls. The Controller works with and supports departmental directors and the executive management team, in their analytical needs regarding actual/budget/forecast reviews. CUPS Controller will provide leadership and direction to the finance team leads, providing coaching and support for leader development and sustainment of high functioning and trauma-informed work environment.

Leadership:

• As lead and advisor on all matters finance, the Controller collaborates with the Senior Leadership Team, creating strategies to ensure superior execution of CUPS financial management, reporting, and risk mitigation.
• The Controller will provide direct supervision to the leaders of CUPS Finance team and maintain oversight to ensure the execution of exemplar financial management
• Create goals, objectives, initiatives and action plans that are aligned with the organizational strategic plan and are deployed in coordination with other departments within CUPS
• Provide strategic direction and leadership for finance team members, developing and maintaining a high performing accounting team capable of managing the dynamic and diverse nature of nonprofit accounting needs.
• Promote a culture that reflects CUPS purpose, ambition and values.

Organizational Alignment and Performance:

• Accountable for reviewing, analyzing, and modifying appropriate business processes and internal controls, to record financial transactions effectively and efficiently, thereby safeguarding organizational assets.
• Develop and maintain a compassionate, professional and effective finance team via effective recruitment, training, performance management and engagement strategies
• Ensure appropriate processing and recording of financial transactions, meeting audit and regulatory requirements. Oversight includes day-to-day accounting (AP, AR, banking, fixed assets, etc.), maintenance of accounting systems, and monthly review of general ledger accounts and reconciliations, for accurate and timely monthly close.
• Manage financial data and reporting for the organization, assisting with month-end financial statement packages for SLT, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory reporting and remittances, including GST returns, T3010 return, StatsCan, and other regulatory agencies as needed.
• Oversee the development of the annual operating budgets for all areas; monitor revenues and expenditures compared to budgets, throughout the year, in order to provide critical management information to senior decision-makers.
• Partner with management and relevant staff throughout the organization to establish revenue and expense projections, monitor adherence to operating budget targets, identify surpluses in a timely manner, and provide financial analysis to operations leaders, to aid decision-making. Discuss large variances with VP Finance if action is required.
• Maintain professional responsibility and financial stewardship of the organization’s assets by adhering to ethical standards of professional conduct, acting in a manner consistent with the mission and core values, understanding and applying all departmental policies, procedures, and legal requirements relevant to competently fulfilling the requirements specific to the position.
• Monitor cash requirements and investments policies, to ensure sustainability of operations and maximization of returns, within our conservative investment framework.
• Support the goals and objectives of the Society by developing and delivering materials on planning and budgeting office policies and procedures.
• Work with VP Finance to manage CUPS overall risk and analyze insurance needs to identify risk exposures and ensure optimum coverage is attained, costs are reasonable, and claims are processed in a timely manner, and in CUPS’ best interest.

Stakeholder Relations:

• Work in partnership with CUPS leaders assisting with their departmental actual/budget/forecast reviews and development of financial acumen.
• Develop strong relationships with CUPS Fund Development team to meet funder reporting needs.
• Foster collaborative relations with internal colleagues to strengthen communication flow and cross-departmental understanding.
• Present and participate in monthly leadership meetings to ensure alignment and open communication.

Background required:

• Recognized accounting designation with a minimum of 10 years general experience and 5+ years of post designation experience, demonstrating trajectory of increased complexity and responsibility
• 5+ years of progressive people leadership experience
• University Degree in Business/Accounting, with an advanced degree and professional accounting designation (CA, CGA, CMA)
• Nonprofit experience an asset
• Direct experience in preparing financial statements and leading year-end financial audit processes.
• A clear understanding of financial systems, internal controls, and financial processes
• Proven analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong understanding and application of ASNPO standards
• Experience with MS Business Central would be an asset
• Commitment to deadlines while ensuring accuracy and completeness of the information.
• Self-motivated, proactive to identify and implement changes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Employment Requirements:

• Criminal Background Check
• References
• Credential verification

Work Environment:

• Long periods of sitting, computer work
• Periods of high stress, high workloads and tight deadlines
• Onsite at CUPS 10th and 10th offices
• Individual and collaborative team based work
• Presentations on financial information to variety internal and external audiences may be required
• May be exposed to information regarding trauma, hardship and stressful events