Financial Controller
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026.
Financial Controller
Location:St. John’s, NL
Position Type:Part time or full time based on skills
Closing Date:Until filled
About the Association for New Canadians
The Association for New Canadians (ANC) is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to supporting the settlement and integration of immigrants and refugees in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, HR & IT, the Financial Controllerwill play a key role in supporting ANC’s financial operations, reporting, budgeting, internal controls, compliance, and funder requirements. This position offers an experienced financial professional the opportunity to contribute to strong financial stewardship, support organizational decision-making, strengthen financial processes and controls, and help ensure ANC continues to effectively deliver programs and services to newcomers and communities across the province.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, annual, and program-specific financial reports.
- Monitor financial performance, budget variances, risks, and emerging concerns and provide analysis to support organizational decision-making.
- Review financial processes and internal controls and recommend improvements to strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and accountability.
- Play a key role in ANC's annual financial audit.
Budgeting, Funding & Compliance
- Support the preparation and monitoring of organizational and program budgets, forecasts, and budget amendments.
- Oversee financial claims, reconciliations, forecasts, and reporting required under funding agreements.
- Monitor program expenditures and funding utilization and work with program leadership to address budget pressures, projected surpluses, or deficits.
- Interpret contribution agreements and support compliance with applicable financial requirements and reporting timelines.
- Support financial components of funding proposals, renewals, amendments, and funder audits.
Financial Operations & Organizational Support
- Maintain appropriate financial records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Support applicable statutory and tax-related financial requirements.
- Work collaboratively with leadership to identify opportunities to strengthen financial systems, processes, reporting, and controls.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- CPA or CA, or other international designations are preferred.
- Minimum of five years of progressive experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial reporting, or financial management.
- Experience with financial audits and working with external auditors.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, financial reporting, and financial compliance.
- Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate financial information effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
- Experience in a non-profit, government-funded, public accounting, or similar environment is considered an asset.
Professionals seeking to transition from public accounting into a non-profit financial leadership role, as well as experienced finance professionals looking for a part-time opportunity, are encouraged to apply.
What ANC Offers
- Competitive salary
- Employer RRSP matching program
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Generous vacation and paid leave
- Flexible work arrangements where operationally feasible
- Professional development and training opportunities
Conditions of Employment
- Legal authorization to work in Canada.
- Ability to travel as required.
- Valid Class 5 driver's license and ready access to a reliable vehicle.
- Flexibility to work outside standard core hours (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) when required.
- Satisfactory Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary.
How to Apply
Please upload a cover letter and resume in PDF to https://associationfornewcanadians.bamboohr.com/careers/310
Association for New Canadiansis committed to the advancement of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We believe that diversity in our team is a key pillar in the work we do and invite all candidates to discuss their specific skill sets and experience. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request to facilitate this recruitment process.
Visit us on-line at: www.ancnl.ca.