Controllership Director

Baycrest

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Baycrest Corporate Centre for Geriatric Care has an opportunity for aDIRECTOR – CONTROLLERSHIPPosition Type: Full-Time PermanentShift Type: Days, no weekends(subject to change)Bi-Weekly Hours: 70hrs, 7hrs/shiftPosting Number: 0002 REPOSTUnion: Non-UnionDate Posted: August 26, 2025Closing Date: September 2, 2025Job Summary:Baycrest has an opportunity for a seasoned financial professional who is ready to take their experience to the next level. Reporting to the Vice President, Finance & CFO, the Director supports the General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable functions, providing advisory services and guidance to managers throughout the Baycrest Group of Companies, including the Jewish Home of the Aged, Baycrest Global Solutions, Cogniciti, Baycrest Corporate Centre for Geriatric Care and Baycrest Seniors Care.They will manage and motivate a small team to achieve effective and timely results and will work to find solutions with finance leaders in other Baycrest departments/entities to support broader financial services and functions. This position is ideal for someone who loves the challenge of building effective and efficient tools and processes within a complex and changing environment.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Maintains responsibility for managing the day-to-day activities in the Finance department including: accounting functions, accounts payable, accounts receivable and other assigned financial services at Baycrest, ensuring compliance with Baycrest’s policies and procedures, those mandated by law, professional standards (i.e. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), etc.
  • Maintains responsibility for accounting functions, including managing and reconciling the General Ledger(s), inter-entity allocations, bank accounts and other accounting functions specific to agreements, programs, funding, etc.
  • Develops, implements and evaluates internal controls, policies and procedures, including: ensuring appropriate routines and controls are established to ensure that journal entries, spreadsheet uploads and interfaces are made in an accurate and timely manner; developing and administering a plan for ongoing account reconciliation and quality review; implementing policies and programs, within scope of authority.
  • Provides collaborative leadership in the year-end process, i.e. developing a schedule for the completion of all interim and year-end analysis; coordinating the external audit, in conjunction with the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis; providing support to resolve issues arising from the external auditors.
  • Manages the Accounts Payables (‘A/P’) and oversees Accounts Receivables (‘A/R’) functions.
  • Ensures all tax, HST and other regulatory filings are completed and remitted in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Monitors corporate and charitable filing requirements to ensure compliance with various government and legal acts, including the annual T3010 filings as required by Canada Revenue Agency.
  • Coordinates with the Baycrest Foundation regarding Baycrest Centre grants if needed.
  • Collaborates with and supports The Baycrest Academy for Research and Education and the Baycrest Hospital when required.
  • Leads the annual operating and capital budgeting process
  • Maintains responsibility for the effective financial tracking and reporting process for capital purchases and projects for the supported companies.
Qualifications include but are not limited to:
  • University degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field of study
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation
  • Five (5) years of related experience in a complex organization, with preference given to experience in residential living / NFP organizations.
  • Knowledge and experience with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE), Accounting Standards for Not for Profit Enterprises (ASNPO), and Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) standards
  • Experience preparing Board, Finance Committee level and Bank reports
  • Experience with complex Financial Modelling
  • Experience with complex multiple entity Capital Budgeting
  • An understanding of public sector policies such as the Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive and Broader Public Sector Expenses Directive.
  • In-depth understanding of various Charity, Not for Profit and private sector corporate tax and HST rules
  • Must have experience with complex ERP financial systems
  • Experience leading system upgrades/implementations, preferred• Experience using Meditech, SmartStream accounting and Prophix budgeting and reporting software, preferred
Additional Benefits:
  • Vacation
  • Opportunity to enroll in Extended Health & Dental Benefits
  • Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
  • Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Current Baycrest employees must apply online through the Baycrest intranet. Applications submitted through the external careers website will only be considered after the internal application process. If you are a current employee and are unable to access the intranet, please contact Human Resources for assistance.EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.Remarkable people of Baycrest are changing the future of brain health and aging.Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at recruitment@baycrest.org or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961.All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen. Such exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.Required SkillsRequired Experience

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