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 being, 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.

Summary About the Opportunity Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will be responsible for performing day-to-day accounting and financial reporting for this not for profit organization.

This Will Include

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 Of major importance,



the Controller will work closely with the CFO, the Board Finance Committee, Managers, and employees to: 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 curios, able to identify problem areas, research, develop, and implement solutions

Technology Savvy and experience with Software (e.g., Sage 300, Pay works, Vivid, Microsoft, Excel)





Customer service oriented and solution maturity The individual has a genuine passion for their passion for this profession an 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 clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months. 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. To apply to this opportunity, please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/ The Link is an equal chance 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. Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.

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