Our client, a government-funded not-for-profit organization headquartered in Edmonton, is seeking a Controller to lead its

finance function. This is the organization's senior financial role, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, with a focus on

financial reporting, budgeting and cash flow management and oversight of a small accounting team. Remote work is

available for candidates based outside Edmonton.

Position Overview:

- The organization's senior financial management resource, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and accountable for the integrity, accuracy and reliability of its financial information and control environment.
- The main focus is financial reporting, cash flow management and budgeting, along with overseeing a small operational accounting team.
- A government and grant funded not-for-profit that receives quarterly payments from the government, so careful budgeting to cover expenses is central to the role.
- Management accountability also extends to office services, information technology coordination, procurement, and payroll and benefits administration.
- Expected to identify and resolve financial management issues independently,



bring material risks to the Chief Executive Officer promptly, and provide clear recommendations.

Responsibilities:

- Own the annual budgeting process, including assumptions, forecasts, scenario analysis, departmental input and consolidation, and give the Chief Executive Officer explicit analysis of financial risks, pressures and opportunities.
- Prepare rolling forecasts, cash flow projections, variance analysis and management reporting, identify emerging issues and recommend corrective action.
- Translate financial information into practical advice for the Chief Executive Officer and management team, and support evidence-informed resource allocation and strategic decisions.
- Develop and maintain financial models and analyses for funding proposals, program decisions, contracts, business cases and other organizational initiatives.
- Support the Finance and Audit Committee and the Board with accurate, concise and decision-useful financial reporting, presentations and analysis.
- Oversee the full accounting cycle, including the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable,

📌 Controller (Edmonton)
🏢 Martin Recruitment
📍 Edmonton