Controller

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President Business Solutions (“CFO”), the Controller is responsible for external reporting including Board of Directors, Executive Management, Government of Alberta and City of Calgary, compliance with banking and debt agreements, internal reporting of operations and the administration office, accounting, reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable and treasury. The Controller is a key member of the finance team with oversight for Yardi and ensuring the proper processes and internal controls are in place and adhered to.

Responsibilities

• Leads finance team providing strategic leadership to a team of finance professionals inclusive of performance management and goal setting.
• Prepares reporting including quarterly and annual reporting to the Government of Alberta, City of Calgary, Executive management, the Board of Directors and other external stakeholders as required.
• Oversees, prepares and presents the monthly financial presentation to the leadership team.
• Ensures accuracy and integrity of the financial results and key performance indicators through the month end financial close process and analysis of results.
• Develops, maintains and administers timelines for the month end financial close, reporting and annual audit ensuring deadlines are met.
• Overseas and reviews the preparation of a bi-weekly cash forecast.
• Works with financial management and the finance team to ensure financial policies for the organization are adhered to.
• Leads the annual audit process working with external auditors and ensuring audit working papers are completed in advance of auditor arrival.
• Prepares the annual audited financial statements and stays abreast of financial reporting standards for nonprofit organizations.
• Prepares annual financial statements for specific properties as required.
• Overseas the capital draw process on construction financing working with the Capital Development team ensuring documentation is complete and draw requests are completed in a timely manner.
• Works with Capital Development, external project managers and quantity surveyors on staying abreast of project forecasts and funding.
• Manages the submission of compliance materials and ensures compliance with all financial agreements.
• Maintains a reporting checklist to ensure all financial reporting commitments are met as required.
• Manages the submission to the Government of Alberta for the Lodge Assistance Program information and any queries.
• Submits government assistance program information as required to achieve funding under special programs.
• Ensures all government reporting requirements are maintained and up to date including Statistics Canada, Government of Alberta and City of Calgary filings.
• Participates in committees/projects and other relevant departmental duties as required.
• Processes owner for financial modules within Yardi ensuring all master data changes are properly approved and functionality changes tested prior to implementation into the production environment.
• Ensures the accuracy, integrity and completeness of all financial records.
• Special projects and adhoc reporting as required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of ten years’ post designation experience with at least five years progressive experience leading a team.
• A Chartered Professional Accounting Designation.
• Working knowledge of not-for-profit accounting and accounting for registered charities.
• Previous experience in capital project reporting and processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in preparing materials for senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Prior experience in financial reporting, treasury and working with external stakeholders in reporting and analysis of financial results including the preparation of management discussion and analysis.
• Previous experience in preparing financial statements, working with auditors in a sophisticated organization.
• Operational accounting experience in property management, food services and /or construction/project management.
• Treasury experience including working with banks.
• Independent thinker and strong problem-solving skills to engage in joint problem-solving activities with employees, managers & senior management.
• Ability to work well under pressure, independently and in a team environment.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end finance processes and leading practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to interact with all organization levels including senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage changing priorities.
• Advanced excel modelling skills.
• Experience with Yardi or in an ERP environment including understanding data structures for reporting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Strong commitment to ensuring deadlines are maintained and achieved.