STRATEGIC ? COLLABORATIVE ? INITIATIVE ? RESULTS-DRIVEN ? COMPASSIONATE
OVERVIEW
A progressive, not-for-profit health and social service organization dedicated to strengthening lives through mental health, employment, and housing services across Waterloo Region and Wellington County.
EDI-B VALUES
The success of an organization stems from a team that is aligned with its mission and vision, where decisions are made in the best interests of the clients they serve and the marginalized and vulnerable populations across our communities. Through this effort, all team members embrace their roles in the organization with respect and dignity for all stakeholders. Through these partnerships, everyone is focused on ensuring a commitment and responsibility toward anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, diversity, inclusivity, and belonging.
MISSION
The Controller will be responsible for financial oversight, operational leadership, and staff supervision to support the effective management of accounting functions and ensure alignment with the organization’s goals and regulatory requirements.
The Pod Group is partnering with this organization to place a compassionate and hands-on individual to fulfill the role of the Controller.
Accounting:
Oversees timely and accurate financial reporting, variance analysis, and budgeting.
Develops and implements accounting policies and internal controls.
Manages cash flow, banking, audits, funder reporting, and capital expenditures.
Supports the development and maintenance of financial systems and ensures compliance.
Advises leadership with financial insights and maintains relationships with auditors and funders.
Management:
Contributes to strategic and operational planning for the department.
Assesses financial needs and supports service innovation aligned with agency goals.
Helps establish departmental policies and monitors service performance.
Leadership:
Fosters a positive, inclusive, and equity-driven workplace culture.
Supports and motivates staff using a strengths-based, solution-focused approach.
Drives employee engagement and ensures service outcomes are met.
Supervision:
Leads hiring, onboarding, training, and supervision of team members.
Conducts regular performance reviews and supports staff development.
Collaborates with HR on disciplinary actions and uses responsive leadership tools.
Other:
Participates in supervision, committees, and community engagement.
Adheres to agency policies and legal/health & safety requirements.
Demonstrates agency values and contributes to a safe, respectful workplace.
TALENTS & EXPERTISE
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting or related field.
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required.
Knowledge of government and funder agency structures, procedures and reporting.
Experience developing fundraising strategies, grant applications and project proposals that provide core program/organization support is an asset.
Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
Highly organized, analytical and detail oriented.
Excellent time-management skills with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast pace, community environment.
THE POD GROUP
The Pod Group (PG) is a creative consulting group that provides customized and innovative solutions to support our client’s growth and ultimate success while promoting the integration of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in creating culture and engagement.
We balance strategy and people to help community organizations make better use of their resources by focusing on building the competencies to promote people-centric organizations.
The Pod Group has great success in serving a number of community sectors, including health, social services, developmental, housing, mental health, and community health care.
We promote a unique approach while incorporating marketing and human resources as an integral component of strategy, mission, and vision. This focus aligns strategy with the development of a culture that embraces all stakeholders and a community spirit while ensuring an effective plan that meets the requirements of the organization.
