Job Description

Overview

CAUSE Canada is a Christian-motivated international development and relief non-government organization. Originally incorporated as a Canadian charitable organization in 1984, CAUSE Canada focuses its field operations in West Africa and Central America. To learn more, visit ww.cause.ca.

CAUSE Canada is seeking to hire a detail-oriented Controller to join the Canada team and to support the finance teams in West Africa and Central America. As a growing NGO working internationally, this is an exciting time to join the organization.

The Controller will be accountable for consolidating of all financial records into QuickBooks Online (QBO) to support external reporting and audits, cash management to meet operational requirements, compliance with financial regulations and organizational policies, and maintain financial documentation and filing systems

Specifically, the Controller will be responsible for:

Financial Reporting

: Preparing and overseeing the preparation of consolidated financial statements, summaries, cost-benefit analyses, and financial management reports.

Accounting Operations

: Managing the accounting department in Canada and coordinating with field financial teams; including planning, directing, and coordinating operations. Manage cash position in Canada and facilitate transfer of funds to field operations.

Financial Controls:

Developing and implementing financial policies, systems, and procedures.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

Coordinating the financial planning and budget process, analyzing, and correcting estimates, and preparing forecasts.

Financial Analysis:

Evaluating financial reporting systems, accounting procedures, and investment activities.

Compliance:

Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements. Oversight to annual external audits and grant funding audits as required.

Management:

Supervising and managing accounting staff in international offices, including recruitment, training, and performance management.

Strategic Planning:

Contributing to the development and implementation of the organization's financial strategy.

Qualifications:

Education and Professional Certification: A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or Certified Professional Accountant designation.

Experienced in not-for-profit accounting in accordance with Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations ("ASNPO")

Ability to work within a Christian framework and sensitivity to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.

Commitment to CAUSE Canada's mission, vision and strategy.

Five years of financial and management experience with the day-to-day financial operations of an organization.

Proficiency in general office software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks.

Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable.

Willingness and flexibility to travel outside Canada and work onsite.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to . No phone calls, please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T2P 1J2