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, Pay Works, 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 explicit Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks and a clear 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 https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/.

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