Financial Controller Featured!

Location: Montreal, Town of Mount Royal
Status: Full-time
Reports to: President & CEO – Miriam Foundation

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Management

• Oversee bookkeeping and the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Lead, support, and manage the accounting team.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (IFRS or local standards) and legal requirements.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and financial forecasts.
• Oversee the management of the organization’s properties.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Implement and maintain internal control procedures to safeguard organizational assets.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and tax obligations.
• Ensure donor-designated funds are used according to donor intentions.

Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Prepare the annual budget in collaboration with management.
• Monitor and analyze budget variances across all entities.
• Produce financial reports and provide strategic recommendations.
• Present quarterly results to the Board of Directors in collaboration with the Treasurer.
• Prepare and present financial reports to donors.

Audit & External Relations

• Prepare documentation for internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with auditors, banks, and financial partners.

Administration

• Oversee payroll management for the Foundation and organizational employees.
• Supervise administrative tasks related to the employee lifecycle (onboarding, terminations, employment confirmations, etc.).
• Ensure proper upkeep of facilities.
• Ensure all office spaces meet standards and compliance requirements.
• Oversee office integrity and security.

Profile Sought

• University degree in accounting (BAA).
• CPA designation or equivalent is an asset.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in financial control and administrative management, ideally in the nonprofit or foundation sector.
• Strong proficiency with accounting tools (Financial Edge, QuickBooks, Zoho, etc.) and ERP systems.
• Experience with fundraising CRMs (Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT, DonorPerfect,  Givebutter, etc.)
• Excellent financial analysis and budgeting skills.
• Strong leadership and autonomy.
• Excellent communication skills in English and French, both spoken and written.
• High ethical standards, rigor, and strong team spirit.

Why Join the Miriam Foundation?

• A meaningful mission with real human impact
• An environment where your expertise truly matters
• Collaboration with dedicated leadership and passionate teams
• A strategic role at the heart of the organization

How to Apply 

Please send your resume and cover letter to:
[email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.