Controller
Core
Ensures integrity of financial information, leads preparation of institutional financial statements, and provides expert advice on accounting standards, financial policies, taxation, and financial risk for a research-intensive university.
Role type
Senior IC University Controller (Financial Reporting & Compliance)
Builds
Institutional financial statements, regulatory reports, and governance frameworks for a $1.2B operating budget university.
Domain
Higher Education / Not-for-Profit Finance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CPA Auditor designation, Canadian ASNPO standards, financial reporting, internal controls, taxation, budgeting, strategic financial analysis, risk management, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
CBV or CFA designation, Master's degree in relevant discipline, experience in higher education/public sector/healthcare, experience with complex financial initiatives
Technologies
Financial reporting systems, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Lead preparation and delivery of financial statements; Provide strategic financial analysis for institutional planning; Develop and enhance financial policies and internal controls; Report to Board of Governors and government agencies; Direct accounting operations and financial systems; Oversee financial monitoring and compliance; Lead and develop a high-performing finance team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership