Who We Are For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here. Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. Job Description: Position Purpose Summary: The IT Finance Controller works with the IT teams and relevant stakeholders in investigating and modeling business functions, processes, information flows and data structures, effective investments, etc., including: Gathering information; evaluating output requirements and formats Analyzing and modelling existing business processes Analyzing and documenting business procedures Preparing reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information Key Accountabilities: Business Support & Analysis Support the analysis of data required, providing better solutions, technology integration, or systems improvements. Develop and consult on key performance indicators and measurements. Monitor various reports of the performance reporting service to ensure that they are accurate and timely. Set queries and prepare various reports e.g., donations, program participation, operational expense, headcount, investment validation, reports on risk, portfolio positions, manager style and structuring. Analyse key performance and financial indicators, etc. to evaluate portfolio, programs, projects, department expense, and various parameters and support business decisions. Evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions Provide analytic support to other departments by coordinating the cross functional data extracted from various databases and data interpretation and solution communication Suggest new processes and techniques which will improve the efficiency or effectiveness of functions and teams Written and Verbal Communication Work as part of a larger business solutions team, when required, assisting with solution(s) development. Effectively communicating insights and plans to cross-functional team members, and management and leadership Prepare complex analysis, presentations, and tables to support operational and capital cost management – planning, estimating, budgeting, forecasting, monitoring and controlling, so activities can be completed within the approved budgets Participate in meetings with stakeholders and present analysis, business cases, and solutions Stakeholder Management Support key stakeholders in understanding the implications of options and decisions Gathering critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and producing useful reports. Build relationships with key stakeholders and provide regular and meaningful opportunities to provide both feedback and updates on progress and critical staging points and outcomes Participate in meetings with stakeholders and present analysis, business cases, and solutions. Support regular audits, reconciliations, headcount count, budget, and strategic planning. May support Investment team in measuring performance, reviewing compliance, monitoring OPEX & CAPEX, supporting administration of the investments. Perform other duties as assigned. Education, Qualifications and Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies, Business Administration, Finance/Accounting Management, Information Technology or relevant graduate qualifications including CBAP certification Six Sigma / Lean certification is an asset 7 – 10 years hands on experience performing business support and analysis functions in complex organizations Knowledge of operational and capital expense planning techniques, IT and digital operations and processes, as well as knowledge of computer systems including analytic programs, Tableau, Power BI, spreadsheets, word processing, flow charts and presentation skills Pragmatic and able to simply communicate complex problems and solutions Demonstrated ability to document business process, procedures and requirements in a straightforward manner Demonstrated ability to quickly build strong trust-based relationships with project sponsors and stakeholders Proven ability to prioritize, schedule and perform work to meet deadlines and commitments, and work within a team environment Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility Positive, proactive, enthusiastic, solution-focused and will take initiative. Compensation: The target hiring range for this position is $81,170.48 to $101,463.10 with a maximum of $121,755.72. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you. Our employees are motivated by the fulfillment and meaning they experience as they serve people in need across Canada and Bermuda. Whether at the front-lines or in a support role, as part of our team you’ll work alongside a diverse and skilled group of purpose-driven professionals, empowered to provide exceptional service. We deeply value the relationships we build in the workplace, as well as the opportunities given to us such as the potential to experience flexibility at work, receive health and dental benefits, paid vacation and sick time, RRSP’s, as well as to expand our skills and advance our careers as together we build a culture of continuous learning and growth. If you're looking for a career that allows you to find meaning, make an impact, and one that challenges you to grow and become the best version of yourself, join our dynamic team. There is a place for everyone to belong at The Salvation Army.
