The Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing all accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance activities across a multi-entity group consisting of a high-performance sports institute, a not-for-profit academy, and a sport entertainment business.

This role manages one finance staff member and works closely with cross-functional leaders including the CEO, CFO, President, Facility Director, and Program Director to support strategic decision-making, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability. The Controller will ensure accurate financial reporting, strong governance, and scalable financial systems suitable for a growing, mission-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all accounting operations for multiple legal entities, ensuring accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes

Prepare and review consolidated and entity-level financial statements

Ensure consistency in accounting policies and procedures across all entities

Maintain and enhance internal controls, risk management, and financial governance frameworks

Not-for-Profit & Compliance Management

Oversee not-for-profit accounting, including fund accounting, restricted funds, and donor/grant reporting

Ensure compliance with CRA regulations, not-for-profit standards, and applicable financial reporting frameworks

Prepare required filings, including T3010s and HST returns

Track event management and sponsorship activities

Budgeting and Cashflow Management

Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes across all entities

Partner with operational team to align budgets with program, facility & growth plans

Provide variance analysis, financial insights, and recommendations to leadership

Develop dashboards and reporting tools to support data-driven decision-making

Manage cash flow forecasting,



working capital, and liquidity planning

Monitor revenue streams including tuition, programs, events, sponsorships, rentals, and grants

People Management & Team Development

Manage, mentor, and develop one finance staff member

Set explicit priorities, performance expectations, and professional development plans

Foster a collaborative, accountable, and service-oriented finance function

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with the President to support initiatives and long-term planning

Partner with the Facility Manager on maintenance budgets, Capital planning and cost controls

Collaborate with the Program Director to ensure financial sustainability of programs and events

Provide financial guidance to non-financial leaders in a clear, practical manner

Systems & Process Improvement

Implement best practices for efficiency, automation, and financial transparency

Qualifications & Experience

CPA designation (CPA, CA / CPA, CMA / CPA, CGA) is an asset

5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience

Prior experience managing multiple legal entities

Experience with not-for-profit accounting and compliance is an asset

Strategic thinker with solid analytical and problem-solving skills

Hands‑on leader comfortable operating in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment

Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial information for non-finance stakeholders

High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong ethics, integrity, and commitment to organizational mission

Vision

Opportunity to lead finance across a unique, mission-driven sports and education ecosystem

High visibility role with direct influence on strategy and growth

Collaborative leadership team and impactful work environment

Please note, this is an in-office role located in Orangeville Ontario.

📌 Controller (Carleton Place)
🏢 Peak Associates
📍 Carleton Place