Controller

**Job Title**: Controller

**Location**: Oshawa, Ontario (Hybrid)

**Company**: Community Resources and Support Services (CRSS)

**Position Type**: Full-time

**Company Overview**

Community Resources and Support Services Ltd. (CRSS) is a leading provider of residential and support services for individuals with complex special needs. We are dedicated to improving the lives of those we serve by delivering high-quality care and individualized support. As we continue to grow under new management, we seek a skilled Controller to lead and enhance our financial operations.

**Job Summary**

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Financial Reporting**: Prepare monthly internal financials, quarterly board and bank reporting packages, supervise and review the transaction journals, post and maintain monthly accruals for material balances, diagnose and implement improvements to the timely month-end reporting process.
- **Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)**: Provide financial analysis and insights to support business planning, budgeting, and strategic initiatives. Develop unit economics for key performance indicators and cash flow forecasts to support business operations and strategic decision-making.
- **System Development**: Assess the current financial reporting infrastructure and develop robust systems and processes to support accurate financial reporting and analysis. Develop a wholly new database of financial reporting documentation to support the financial health of the business.
- **Tax filing**: Reconciliation and filing of returns on a recurring basis, including Employer Health Tax (EHT) filings.
- **Payment and Payroll Management**: Oversight of the processing of accounts payable, accounts receivables, and supporting payroll, ensuring all payments are managed efficiently and accurately.
- **Compliance & Controls**: Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy. Develop internal controls policy for the business operations.
- **Collaboration**: Work closely with the executive team and board of directors to provide financial insights and support business objectives.
- **Partnership Accounting**: Maintaining partnership tax structures and fund accounting will be a secondary responsibility in this role.

**Qualifications**:

- CPA designation (or equivalent) is required
- 5+ years of progressive experience in private company financial reporting, preferably (but not required) within a healthcare or social services context
- Experience with financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and cash flow forecasting
- Prior experience in building out a month-end process
- Prior experience managing financial reporting systems independently
- Demonstrable competency and experience with accounting standards for private enterprises is mandatory
- Willingness and motivation to take on and/or oversee clerical responsibilities (depositing cheques, paying bills, etc.) in addition to more complex tasks
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to be a key contributor in a growing, dynamic company
- Direct learning opportunities from the executive team and board of directors
- Exposure to partnership tax structures and fund accounting
- Ability to have a hand in the strategic direction of the company
- A collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oshawa, ON L1H 1A3