Controller

The Newly Institute

Controller leading accounting, reporting, budgeting, and treasury for The Newly Institute's Canadian mental health clinic network. Supporting executive decisions, compliance, growth, and financial sustainability.

Posted 8/14/2026part-timeCalgary • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial operations, governance, and compliance, with a strong focus on financial analysis, reporting, and team leadership. Proven ability to develop financial models, manage audits, and enhance internal controls while aligning financial strategies with organizational objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)Financial Analysis and ReportingTeam Leadership and DevelopmentFinancial Compliance and GovernanceSage Intacct Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingGeneral Ledger ManagementMonth-End and Year-End CloseVariance AnalysisCash Flow ForecastingInternal Controls DevelopmentFinancial Statement PreparationBudgeting and ForecastingRisk ManagementTax Compliance

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationStrategic ThinkingCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteSage Intacct

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or FinanceChartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Industry Keywords

Financial OperationsRegulatory ComplianceAuditingTreasury OperationsMergers and Acquisitions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the organization's Finance function and ensure effective financial operations, governance, and alignment with organizational objectives
Provide financial guidance, analysis, reporting, and recommendations to executive leadership
Develop financial models and business cases for initiatives, investments, and organizational priorities
Direct general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and month-end/year-end close operations
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reporting
Ensure regulatory, taxation, statutory, and accounting-standard compliance
Lead year-end audits and liaise with external auditors
Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecast cycles and provide variance analysis
Oversee treasury operations, cash flow forecasting, liquidity, working capital, banking relationships, and investments
Develop and strengthen internal controls, financial governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks
Manage, coach, and develop the Finance team
Collaborate with People & Culture on payroll, workforce planning, and financial resources
Build financial capability across the organization and participate in strategic projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and registration in good standing are required
Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in Accounting / Finance roles
3–5+ years of experience leading teams
Experience leading month-end and year-end close, external audits, and financial statement preparation
Experience developing and improving financial processes, systems, and internal controls
Experience supporting senior leadership through financial analysis, reporting, and business decision-making
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required
Proficiency in Sage Intacct or similar software is strongly preferred
Offers are conditional on a credit check and clear police background check
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field is an asset
Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, integrations, or significant organizational growth initiatives is an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Four weeks annual vacation
Eight paid annual wellness days
Comprehensive group benefits
Employer-paid health and dental benefit premiums
Health & wellness spending account
Career and professional development opportunities
Regular team and community engagement events
Supportive and inclusive work environment