Posted by Harbourfront Centre
Harbourfront Centre is an innovative non-profit cultural organization renowned for being a beloved 10-acre community campus for arts, culture, and learning at the heart of Toronto’s waterfront! With events and activities for a diverse public that enliven, educate and entertain, we welcome visitors year-round, passionately dedicated to nurturing creativity, fostering connection and bringing learning to life.
We are currently seeking to bring on board a highly motivated and detail-oriented Controller to oversee all financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance and strategic financial planning to support our mission.
- Position Title: Controller
- Department: Finance
- Reporting To: Head of Finance
- Direct Reports: 8
- Employment Type: Full-time, 35 hours per week
- Compensation: $95,000 – $125,000 annual salary, plus a comprehensive benefits package
- Vacancies: 1
- Location: Toronto
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, CRA regulations and funding agreements.
- Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger functions.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
- Monitor cash flow, banking relationships, and investment activities.
- Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial integrity.
- Support grant reporting, donor stewardship, and fund accounting processes.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to provide financial insights for strategic decision-making.
- Lead the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.
- Maintain and improve financial policies, procedures and systems.
- Supervise and mentor accounting staff, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Assist in preparing government filings, including HST, T3010, and other regulatory reports.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the finance department.
- Liaise with board members and finance committees, presenting financial reports and analysis.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field – CPA designation preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in financial management, preferably in a non-profit setting.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting, and regulatory compliance for NPOs.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, Sage, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of ERP systems a strong plus
- Experience managing restricted and unrestricted funding, grants, and donor reporting.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mission-driven environment.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with experience supervising accounting staff.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Non-Canadian applicants must have a valid employment Visa and/or proper documentation authorizing their eligibility to work in Canada on a full-time, ongoing basis.
Our Values
At Harbourfront Centre, our values—Open, Brave, Rigorous, and Kind—reflect our commitment to inclusivity, imaginative risk-taking, excellence, and respect, ensuring enriching experiences for all.
How To Apply
Harbourfront is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Acceptable applications must include a current resume and a cover letter indicating why you wish to join the team, how you would meet the criteria for this key position.
To apply, please submit your candidacy to jobs@harbourfrontcentre.com by no later than April 23, 2025. Please quote Controller in the subject line of your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Suitable accommodations will be available upon request during the hiring process.