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 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 recommendationsto 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 emerging risks and opportunities, implement routine corrective actions within delegated authority, and elevate material variances and proposed changes to the CAO. Provide financial analysis on student and ancillary fees, enrolment-related revenue, restricted funding, capital expenditure, new revenue opportunities, and proposed business initiatives and partnerships. ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS, PAYROLL & FUNDS Oversee accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, transaction processing, month-end and year-end closing, and financial records management, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established procedures. Review and authorize financial transactions prepared by the Finance Team, including payments, payroll and accounts payable batches, banking transactions, corporate card reconciliations, expense reimbursements, journal entries, and government remittances, where authorized, in accordance with approved signing limits, segregation of duties, and internal control requirements. Oversee and participate in payroll processing and pension administration for full time and part-time employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with statutory deductions, tax slips, Records of Employment, reconciliations, and remittance requirements. Oversee cash flow management, banking, investments, reserves, restricted and trust funds, interfund transfers, and cost allocations in accordance with applicable agreements, policies, and delegated authority. Oversee the maintenance and updating of banking arrangements, authorized signing officer records, and related financial access permissions by the Finance Team, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and delegated authority. Supporting the CAO in overseeing financial processes of the organization. AUDIT, GOVERNANCE, COMPLIANCE & RISK Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, procedures, internal controls, approval processes,



documentation, and records retention practices in accordance with organizational policies and delegated authority. Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, legislation, regulatory and tax requirements, organizational policies, contractual obligations, and financial governance requirements. Support the CAO in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) through relevant financial processes. Oversee regular reviews of financial controls, identify deficiencies, implement corrective measures, and maintain audit readiness. Lead the preparation and coordination of the annual external audit, serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, address audit findings, and report significant matters to the CAO. Oversee and coordinate statutory filings, remittances, and related organizational financial compliance reporting prepared by the Finance Team, other departments, or external service providers, including payroll and HST remittances, WSIB, Employer Health Tax, pension reporting, corporate filings (corporate tax, not-for-profit information returns, corporate information updates) and other applicable regulatory requirements, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and appropriate review. Promptly report significant financial, audit, compliance, fraud, internal control, and cash-flow concerns to the CAO. Ensure all approvals comply with organizational delegation-of-authority and signing policies. PEOPLE, SYSTEMS, PROCUREMENT & PROJECTS Lead, manage, and develop the Finance Team, including setting priorities, delegating responsibilities, overseeing performance, ensuring appropriate segregation of duties and backup coverage, and supporting staff training and professional development. Lead finance-related projects and oversee financial, accounting, and payroll systems, ensuring data accuracy, security, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement in collaboration with relevant departments. Develop, maintain, and review the Finance Department’s business continuity plan, including staffing coverage, essential financial operations, data protection, and backup and recovery arrangements, in coordination with the CAO, IT, and relevant departments. Provide financial oversight, analysis, and recommendations to support departmental operations, including Facilities and Food Services, as well as operating and capital projects. This includes costing, feasibility assessments, budget monitoring, variance analysis, and financial advice on major investments and capital asset planning. Support the CAO in developing and maintaining asset management procedures, including asset tracking, financial controls, safeguarding of assets, and capital asset reporting to support effective asset management and capital planning. Support the CAO in developing, reviewing, and improving organization-wide procurement policies and procedures, including opportunities to centralize purchasing, standardizing requisition and approval processes, strengthen purchasing controls, and improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Provide financial advice, when required, supporting C-Team decision making regarding RFPs, vendor evaluations, contracts, and major purchases within delegated authority. Coordinate with the Finance Team to monitor contract status and renewal through the maintenance of accurate and organized contract records and documentation. Serve as the primary liaison with Sheridan College on operational finance matters, including coordinating fund

📌 Controller (Oakville)
🏢 Sheridan Student Union
📍 Oakville