Financial Controller

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Financial Controller

Tuesday, 30 June, 2026

Status

Permanent full-time position (35 hours/week)

Work location

Montreal, Quebec

Start date

As soon as possible

Reference number

FI-CON-06-26

Deadline

July 14, 2026

To apply

Send CV and cover letter to: rh.hr@devp.org

We encourage members of employment equity groups to apply.

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered for this position.

The Organisation

Development and Peace — Caritas Canada is one of the leading Canadian international development NGOs and the official international solidarity organisation of the Canadian Catholic Church. The organisation supports local partners located in several countries of the Global South. With a network of members across Canada, Development and Peace — Caritas Canada raises the awareness of Canadians about the causes of worldwide poverty and injustice and mobilizes Canadians around actions for change.

Development and Peace — Caritas Canada is committed to safeguarding people from exploitation and abuse in its work and has specific policies on this commitment which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff. We follow safe recruitment practices according to our safeguarding policies.

Any candidate offered a position within Development and Peace — Caritas Canada will be expected to sign the Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with its provisions. All successful applicants will be required to undergo appropriate background checks.

Summary

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Financial Controller is responsible for the operational, technical, analytical, and day-to-day management of the organization’s accounting and financial activities.

The incumbent ensures the timely and accurate production of financial information, the consistent application of financial policies and procedures, and the maintenance of effective internal controls in accordance with accounting standards applicable to not-for-profit organizations.

The Financial Controller also contributes to the development of the organization’s financial direction in alignment with its strategic plan.

Key responsibilities

Strategic planning

Participate in the development of the organization’s financial strategic direction and support the implementation of the strategic plan in collaboration with the Director of Finance.
Translate strategic priorities into practical financial management tools.
Provide financial analyses to support organizational decision-making.

Accounting and Financial Management

Ensure the completeness and accuracy of the organization’s accounting records and financial data.
Oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes in collaboration with the Finance team and the Financial and Budget Monitoring Officer for International Programs.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and provide observations and recommendations.
Prepare variance analyses, financial analyses, management dashboards, and other required management reports.
Develop, maintain, and recommend improvements to existing financial tools and processes.
Maintain the chart of accounts and analytical structures (projects, funds, and programs) in accordance with the organization’s financial structure and established practices.
Escalate any unusual situations or identified risks requiring professional judgment to the Director of Finance.

Budgeting and Financial Monitoring

Translate organizational priorities and strategic directions into the annual and multi-year budgets.
Collaborate with department directors on operational financial matters and the detailed preparation of annual budgets.
Monitor monthly budget performance, identify and analyze variances, and provide observations and recommendations to the relevant departments.
Prepare financial scenarios, forecasts, and sensitivity analyses.
Provide financial support to other departments as required, particularly the International Programs Department.
Recommend improvements to financial monitoring tools and methodologies.
Contribute to the preparation of documentation for the organization’s Finance and Audit Committee.

Treasury and Financial Operations

Manage the organization’s day-to-day treasury activities, cash flow, and investment portfolios.
Oversee the bank reconciliation process and review, approve, and monitor monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
Implement and monitor the organization’s Investment Policy.
Escalate any unusual situations or identified risks requiring professional judgment to the Director of Finance.

Payroll and transactions

Review payroll operations and oversee the payroll processing cycle, assuming responsibility for payroll administration in the absence of the Payroll Administration Specialist.
Supervise the organization’s daily cash receipt and disbursement activities and validate the coding of transactions in accordance with approved budgets.
In collaboration with the Accounting Technician, verify that transactions recorded in the donor and project management systems are accurately reflected in the accounting system.
Manage diocesan contributions and oversee the annual follow-up process.
Approve certain expenditures within established authorization limits, including departmental purchasing card transactions.
Ensure compliance with approval processes and appropriate segregation of duties, and escalate any exceptions or instances of non-compliance to the Director of Finance.

Audit, Compliance and Internal Controls

Coordinate audit and control activities under the supervision of the Director of Finance, including:

- Preparing documentation for the annual external audit, participating in audit activities in collaboration with the Finance team, and following up on audit recommendations.
- Working with the Financial and Budget Monitoring Officer for International Programs to provide documentation and support for audits related to international programs or funding partners.

Respond to questions from external auditors, escalating any matters requiring interpretation, professional judgment, or arbitration to the Director of Finance.
Ensure the financial compliance of agreements and contracts.
Develop, document, and implement approval processes and internal controls in alignment with management’s established direction.
Participate in the development, revision, implementation, and application of financial policies and procedures.
Contribute to the day-to-day management of processes related to the implementation of the employer’s financial policies and procedures.
Ensure the integrity of financial data and support the Director of Finance in preparing regulatory and compliance reports (e.g., T3010 Registered Charity Information Return).
Produce financial dashboards based on established performance indicators.
Ensure, together with the Finance team, that financial records are maintained and archived in accordance with applicable requirements.
Participate in risk management exercises and document the results.
Escalate any unusual situations or identified risks to the Director of Finance.

Finance Team Leadership

Provide day-to-day supervision of the Finance team and promote the effective use of team resources.
Contribute to the implementation of the Finance team’s work plan.
Participate in team meetings and contribute to work planning and priority setting.
Evaluate the performance of Finance team members and contribute to their professional development, with final approval by the Director of Finance.

Information Technology (IT)

Serve as the primary liaison with the Network Administrator in the absence of the Director of Finance.
Serve as the primary liaison with the Database Coordinator in the absence of the Director of Finance.

Other responsibilities

Participate in internal committees or external meetings as requested by the Director of Finance.

Requirements

Academic background

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or an equivalent field.
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, or progress toward obtaining the designation, is considered an asset.

Languages

Fluency in French and English, written and spoken

Software

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Microsoft Excel functions.
Strong knowledge of accounting and payroll systems.
Experience with Sage, Salesforce, and EmployeurD is considered an asset.

Experience

Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience.

Specific knowledge

Thorough knowledge of accounting and tax legislation and regulations applicable to Canadian not-for-profit organizations.
Understanding of international development issues and social issues affecting Canada.

Availability

Available to travel in Canada
Available for evening and weekend work

Working conditions

Competitive salary and benefits
Group insurance
Pension plan
Hybrid work model
Four (4) weeks of paid vacation/year
Excellent work/life balance, and social leaves