Job Description

Position: Controller

Reports to:

Vice President, Partnerships, Finance, and Administration

Location

: Ottawa Office (Hybrid)

Job Type:

Full Time

Expected Start:

January 2026

Application Deadline:

December 13, 2025

About Own the Podium

Own the Podium is a not-for-profit organization that provides leadership for Canadian sports to achieve sustainable and improved podium performances at the Olympic and Paralympic Games through a values-based approach. It prioritizes and determines investment strategies for National Sport Organizations in an effort to deliver more Olympic and Paralympic medals for Canada. Own the Podium's largest contributor of funding is the Government of Canada with additional funding provided by the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), the Canadian Olympic Foundation, and the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC). Own the Podium continues to drive Canada's high performance sport system forward in a quest to help more athletes and coaches succeed in future Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Scope of Position

The Controller, Finance serves as the organization's Head Accountant and plays a central role in overseeing all financial operations, reporting, and compliance. Reporting to the Vice President, Partnerships, Finance & Administration, the Controller leads financial planning, budget management, accounting operations, payroll, audit coordination, and funder reporting. This position ensures the integrity of OTP's financial systems, supports evidence-based decision-making, and contributes to the overall financial stability and strategic direction of the organization. The Controller will collaborate closely with senior leadership, funding partners, and internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead OTP's accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, fixed assets, month-end close, and reconciliations. Oversee bi-weekly payroll and ensure accurate year-end tax and compliance reporting. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Canadian GAAP. Coordinate and lead the annual external audit and all statutory financial reporting. Lead financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, program viability, ROI assessments, and strategic advice to senior leadership. Manage and report on multi-source grant funding while ensuring compliance with all conditions and deadlines. Prepare and present timely financial reports for funders, partners, and the Board, including monitoring program spending and meeting all reporting requirements. Strengthen internal controls, business planning processes, and operational efficiency across the organization. Manage cash flow, investments, bank reconciliations, financial records, and stakeholder inquiries.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (or equivalent combination of education and experience). CPA designation is required. 5-7 years of progressively responsible finance and accounting experience (not-for-profit or sport sector experience is an asset).

Key Skills and Abilities

Strong understanding of financial management, GAAP, and nonprofit financial reporting. Strong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and audit coordination skills. Strong judgment and decision-making skills; able to navigate complex or ambiguous issues. High attention to detail and accuracy; able to create and uphold financial standards. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial audiences. Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards in financial management. Strong time management and organizational skills; adaptable to shifting priorities. Ability to lead and support change management initiatives. Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks. Strong business acumen and understanding of nonprofit operations. Experience with Microsoft Business Central and Power BI is an asset. Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset.

Working Conditions

Based in Ottawa, ON, with a hybrid work arrangement. Primarily office-based with extended periods working at a computer. Requires managing multiple deadlines and deliverables in a dynamic environment.

Equity

, Diversity, and Inclusion

Own the Podium is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, or disability. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter outlining relevant experience and fit for the position. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for screening and interviews.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those applicants meeting the qualifications above will be contacted as part of the selection process.

Plea

se find the French version below:

AFFICHAGE DE POSTE - CONTROLEUR, FINANCES

Poste

:

CONTROLEUR

Superviseur

: Vice-president, Partenariats, Finances et Administration

Lieu

: Bureau d'Ottawa (Hybride)

Type d'emploi

: Temps plein

Date d'entree en fonction

: Janvier 2026

Date limite de candidature

: 13 decembre 2025

A propos d'A nous le podium (ANP)

A nous le podium est un organisme a but non lucratif qui offre un leadership au systeme sportif canadien afin d'atteindre des performances durables et ameliorees aux Jeux olympiques et paralympiques grace a une approche fondee sur les valeurs. L'organisation etablit les priorites et les strategies d'investissement pour les organismes nationaux de sport afin d'accroitre le nombre de medailles olympiques et paralympiques du Canada. Le principal bailleur de fonds est le gouvernement du Canada, avec des contributions supplementaires du Comite olympique canadien, de la Fondation olympique canadienne et du Comite paralympique canadien. A nous le podium continue de faire progresser le systeme sportif de haut niveau du Canada afin d'aider davantage d'athletes et d'entraineurs a connaitre du succes lors des Jeux olympiques et paralympiques futurs.

Portee du poste

Le controleur agit comme chef comptable de l'organisation et joue un role cle dans la supervision de toutes les operations financieres, de la reddition de comptes et de la conformite. Relevant du vice-president, Partenariats, Finances et Administration, la personne titulaire du poste dirige la planification financiere, la gestion budgetaire, les operations comptables, la paie, la coordination de la verification et les rapports destines aux bailleurs de fonds. Ce poste assure l'integrite des systemes financiers d'ANP, soutient la prise de decision fondee sur des donnees probantes et contribue a la stabilite financiere globale ainsi qu'a l'orientation strategique de l'organisation. La personne titulaire collaborera etroitement avec la haute direction, les partenaires financiers et diverses parties prenantes internes et externes.

Responsabilites principales

:


Diriger les operations comptables d'ANP, y compris le grand livre, les comptes fournisseurs/clients, les immobilisations, la cloture mensuelle et les rapprochements. Superviser la paie bihebdomadaire et assurer l'exactitude des rapports fiscaux annuels. Preparer les etats financiers mensuels, trimestriels et annuels conformement aux PCGR canadiens. Coordonner et diriger la verification externe annuelle et les exigences de rapports statutaires. Diriger la planification et l'analyse financieres, y compris la preparation budgetaire, les previsions, l'analyse des ecarts, la viabilite des programmes, les evaluations du retour sur investissement et les conseils strategiques a la haute direction. Gerer et rendre compte des financements provenant de sources multiples, tout en veillant au respect de toutes les conditions et echeances. Preparer et presenter des rapports financiers aux bailleurs de fonds, aux partenaires et au conseil d'administration, notamment en assurant le suivi des depenses liees aux programmes et en respectant toutes les exigences en matiere de rapports. Renforcer les controles internes et soutenir l'efficacite organisationnelle. Gerer les flux de tresorerie, les investissements, les rapprochements bancaires et les dossiers financiers.

Qualifications

:


Baccalaureat en comptabilite, finances ou administration des affaires (ou combinaison equivalente). Designation CPA obligatoire. 5 a 7 ans d'experience progressive en finance et comptabilite (secteur sans but lucratif ou sportif, un atout).

Competences cles

:


Comprehension de la gestion financiere, des PCGR et du compte rendu des organisations a but non lucratif. Competences en analyse financiere, etablissement de budget, previsions et coordination d'audits. Jugement professionnel solide et capacite a gerer des enjeux complexes. Grande rigueur et souci du detail. Excellentes competences en communication ecrite et orale. Sens eleve de l'ethique et de l'integrite en matiere de gestion financiere. Excellentes competences en gestion du temps et en organisation ; capacite d'adaptation aux priorites changeantes. Aptitude a piloter et a accompagner des initiatives de gestion du changement. Aptitude a identifier, evaluer et attenuer les risques financiers. Solide sens des affaires et bonne comprehension du fonctionnement des organismes a but non lucratif. Connaissance de Microsoft Business Central et Power BI (un atout). Bilinguisme (anglais/francais) considere comme un atout.

Conditions de travail :

Poste base a Ottawa (hybride). Travail principalement de bureau avec utilisation prolongee de l'ordinateur. Necessite la gestion de multiples echeances et livrables dans un environnement dynamique.

Equite, diversite et inclusion :

A nous le podium est determine a offrir un milieu de travail inclusif et diversifie et est fier d'etre un employeur garantissant l'egalite des chances. Des mesures d'adaptation sont disponibles sur demande tout au long du processus de selection.

Comment postuler :

Toutes les personnes interessees doivent soumettre leur CV et une lettre de presentation qui explique leur experience et pourquoi elles conviennent parfaitement au poste. Nous communiquerons avec les personnes retenues pour l'etape de la verification et des entrevues.

Nous remercions tous les candidats de leur interet. Toutefois, seules les personnes retenues seront contactees.