Position: Controller

Reports To: Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

Qualifications: Significant experience direct-related to Finance/Accounting, including normally shown through 8+ years of cumulative experience, with 5+ Years in financial management or leadership role. Experience in not-for-profit organizations, post-secondary education, or student services is considered an asset.

Location: Based in Oakville, with travel required between Sheridan College campuses in Oakville, Mississauga, and Brampton.

Work Classification: Hybrid - Combination of remote and on-site work. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Target Hiring Salary: $90,000

This is a rolling recruitment process, candidates will be actively reviewed and considered upon application, prior to the application deadline on November 4th, 2026

MISSION

Sheridan Student Union Inc. (SSU) represents all fee-paying students at Sheridan College. Our mission is to create an exceptional student experience through student-focused programs, services, and advocacy. Our vision is to empower our student community to succeed in a changing world. SSU exists to improve the quality of life of students at Sheridan College. Our mandate is to be a student-led community. This is achieved through participation as an active member of the Sheridan community, facilitating opportunities for student leadership, and the creation of strategic partnerships to improve the quality of life on campus. For more information, visit www.thessu.ca

OVERVIEW

The SSU represents all full-time and part time fee-paying students at Sheridan College. The SSU is responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare and interest of the membership of the student body of Sheridan, whether academic,



intellectual, cultural, social, athletic or otherwise. Operating as a not-for-profit separately incorporated corporation, SSU is a unique organization with a wide spectrum of activities.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Controller leads and oversees the organization’s financial management and day-to-day operations of the Finance department, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, accounting, payroll, audits, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. The Controller is accountable for the accuracy and integrity of financial information, effective financial controls, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement, while leading and developing the Finance Team.

As the CAO’s principal financial advisor, the Controller provides financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to support organizational planning and informed decision-making. The Controller collaborates with departmental management, contributes to financial risk management, procurement, and organizational initiatives, and ensures financial operations align with approved policies and priorities. The CAO retains executive oversight of financial strategy, long-term sustainability, and major organizational decisions in conjunction with other members of the C-Teams as relevant.





KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP, ADVISORY & STRATEGY

- Lead the operational delivery of financial planning and stewardship, maintaining effective financial operations, sound resource management, and reliable decision-support information consistent with the CAO’s strategic direction.
- Provide financial analysis, advice, and recommendations to the CAO to support strategic planning, organizational sustainability, resource allocation, and informed decision-making.
- Support the CAO in preparing and coordinating financial reports, budgets, presentations, and supporting materials for management, committees, and the Board of Directors, as directed by the CAO. Attending meetings as required to present financial information, provide clarification, and respond to questions.
- Supporting the CAO when required in collaborating with departmental management, and other stakeholders on financial planning, funding arrangements or any other relevant initiatives including participation in relevant committees and working groups.

BUDGETS, FORECASTS & FINANCIAL REPORTING

- Lead the preparation and coordination of annual operating and capital budgets, multi-year financial projections, forecasts, and financial scenarios in consultation with departments; provide recommendations to the CAO for executive review and approval through established governance processes.
- Oversee accurate, complete, and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reporting, including clear financial analysis to support decision-making.
- Monitor financial performance, investigate significant budget variances, identify em

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