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 belonging, 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.

Key Responsibilities

- 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





Additional Responsibilities

- 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 curious, able to identify problem areas, research, develop, and implement solutions
- Technology savvy and experience with software (e.g., Sage 300, PayWorks, Vivid, Microsoft, Excel)
- Customer service oriented and solution maturity




- The individual has a genuine passion for this profession and 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 explicit Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months.

Accommodations

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.

Application Process

To apply to this opportunity, please visit

EEO Statement

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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📌 Controller (Winnipeg)
🏢 The Link: Youth and Family Supports
📍 Winnipeg