As a Controller and reporting to the Director, Finance, you will be accountable for managing Supply Ontario’s systems, processes and standards in the areas of corporate accounting, controllership, treasury, fiscal and financial management, inventory and payroll administration in support of the overall organization and department strategies.
Other key responsibilities include:
- Managing the delivery of financial, payroll and controllership programs and services such as establishing and maintaining appropriate accounting policies, processes, and procedures; monitoring major accounting functions; overseeing the preparation of consolidated financial statements and financial reporting while ensuring consistency with overall section and department performance measures, standards, and best practices and integration with overall Supply Ontario directions.
- Managing Supply Ontario’s financial operations, systems and the evaluation and implementation of controllership risk assessments and best practices in systems, processes, and controls.
- Overseeing the implementation of quality assurance activities and reviews across Supply Ontario; identifies and implements needed corrective actions.
- Supporting Supply Ontario’s leadership in formulating strategy and developing tactics and provides leadership in executing controllership programs and services to deliver on strategy and tactics.
- Overseeing the implementation of section or department programs, services, and work areas, including operational processes and procedures to meet the overall operational plans and priorities of the section or department
- Providing controllership expertise and advice to Supply Ontario management and staff.
- Overseeing the development of finance policies and processes including implementing performance measures and continuous improvement mechanisms.
- Working with the Director of Finance and Chief Financial Officer in operational accounting, development and reporting on performance metrics, program effectiveness, risks and impacts related to controllership and financial matters.
- Developing and managing relationships and consultation with stakeholders impacted by the controllership and financial function to discuss and clarify program or service-related issues and needs.
- Key liaison with external audit, Auditor General and SO Audit Committee.
- Degree in Accounting and/or MBA (preferred).
- 6 – 8 years’ experience in financial management, accounting and controllership, and financial systems in a public sector, provincial agency, or broader public sector setting.
- Professional Accounting Designation (CPA).
- Strong understanding and application of government accounting concepts, policies and standards including guidance from the Public Accounting Standards Board.
- Comprehensive knowledge of financial management, controllership, financial planning, budget planning and implementation, business planning, and general administration policies and procedures.
- Knowledge and skills in financial systems and payroll administration processes and practices.
- Knowledge of quality assurance principles and practices and audit mechanisms.
- Strong financial acumen, analytical agility and detail oriented with a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to work well under pressure and to communicate and build cross-functional relationships and think strategically and support business objectives while effectively balancing risk/reward trade offs.
- Leadership skills to provide strategic direction and advice senior management and to lead a diverse team involving a variety of roles, levels and experience.
- Excellent relationship management, communication skills, both written and verbal.
Supply Ontario offers a competitive compensation package including benefits and defined benefit pension plan.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please click on the following link APPLY NOW by November 20, 2024.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Supply Ontario endeavors to promote the principles of diversity and inclusion in all of our policies, practices, and the way we do business while ensuring compliance to the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve, and to promoting a diverse, inclusive, accessible, respectful, and equitable workplace.
We invite applications from all interested and qualified individuals, from all backgrounds, and walks of life. Your experiences are valuable, and we’re excited to learn how you might be able to lend your skills to further Supply Ontario’s mission and achieving its vision.
We are committed to providing employment practices and accommodation that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Human Rights Code. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process including in relation to the materials and processes to be used, please notify Human Resources at Talent Acquisition (CSCO) [email protected].
If you request accommodation, Human Resources will consult with you to provide or arrange for suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account your accommodation needs.