Controller

**About the YMCA of Lethbridge**

The YMCA of Lethbridge is a vital community organization, with a rich history dating back to 1910, and has been a cornerstone of community engagement, child and youth development, and social responsibility. Established on values of honesty, inclusiveness, respect, responsibility, and caring, the YMCA of Lethbridge welcomes individuals of all backgrounds, ages, and beliefs, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. The Association offers a wide range of programs and services designed to promote holistic well-being, including fitness and recreation facilities, child care services, educational programs, and community outreach initiatives.

At the heart of the YMCA of Lethbridge's mission is a commitment to building a healthier, stronger, and more connected community. Through its various programs and partnerships, the YMCA empowers individuals to reach their full potential, fosters a sense of belonging, and encourages active participation in community life. With dedicated employees, volunteers, and supporters, the YMCA of Lethbridge continues to make a meaningful impact in the lives of thousands of individuals and families, shaping a brighter future for generations to come.

**Job Title**:Controller

**Reports to**:Director, Finance

**Location**:Cor Van Raay YMCA at Cavendish Farms Centre

**Job Summary**

The Controller serves the mission of the YMCA of Lethbridge by overseeing the full accounting cycle, leading internal financial reporting, and ensuring strong internal controls across the Association. The main goals of this position are:
1. Provide leadership to the Finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability, to meet strategic and operational goals.

2. Ensure the successful development and execution of finance strategies to ensure Association wide financial stability, mitigation of risk, and legal compliance.

3. Monitor trends and analytics relevant to initiatives and services within the Association to assess financial planning and proactively provide recommendations.

4. Salary $72,000-82,000 annual

**Key Relationships**
- Executive Shared Services Department
- Salaried Employee Group
- Finance Team

**Nature & Scope**

The Controller will be responsible leading and executing key Finance functions. The major responsibilities of this position are, but not limited to:
**Leadership and Strategic Planning**
- Exemplify the YMCA of Lethbridge’s Core Values of caring, honesty, inclusiveness, respect, and responsibility.
- Collaborate with other departments, ensuring alignment of goals and objectives across the Association, timely communication and process updates, and committee engagement.
- Promote a positive, inclusive work environment, responding to escalated concerns and resolving issues in a timely manner and in accordance with Association policies and guidelines.
- Be a YMCA ambassador and strategic leader by identifying and implementing practices and frameworks which centre diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Disseminate Department specific and Association wide information through the Association efficiently and accurately.
- Demonstrate a commitment to health and safety, incident management and emergency response.
- Ensure compliance with all legislation and policies within scope and advise and assist management on interpretation and administration.
- Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, providing considerable explanation, clarification, and tact on sensitive, complex, or controversial issues.

**Organizational and Department Management**
- Lead by providing oversight and supervision to the Finance department, including training and development, performance management, and workforce planning for IT, risk management, privacy, payroll, and accounting functions.
- Carry out complex tasks requiring an intense degree of mental concentration and the use of complicated analytical methods.
- Maintain records of insurance policies and claims and prepare insurance renewals.
- Mentor and model best practices, setting high standards for excellence in execution.
- Attend all required YMCA trainings and recertifications.

**Financial Management and Philanthropic Involvement**
- Champion and exemplify the Association’s dedication to philanthropy.
- Oversee and lead the development of the Association’s annual budget including managing capital budgets, monitoring expenditures, ensuring compliance, accurately forecasting, investigating significant variances, and ensuring corrective measures are implemented.
- Prepare monthly financial statements using Accounting Standards for Non-Profit Organizations.
- Prepare and file GST returns.
- Prepare and file Charitable return.
- Ensure Payroll is complete, T4’s are completed and filed, and remittances are completed.
- Develop and champion finance strategies that are aligned with the strategic plan to help mitigate risks while enabling growth.
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