Controller

The Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing all accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance activities across a multi-entity group consisting of a high-performance sports institute, a not-for-profit academy, and a sport entertainment business.

This role manages one finance staff member and works closely with cross-functional leaders including the CEO, CFO, President, Facility Director, and Program Director to support strategic decision-making, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability. The Controller will ensure accurate financial reporting, strong governance, and scalable financial systems suitable for a growing, mission-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Oversight

• Lead all accounting operations for multiple legal entities, ensuring accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes
• Prepare and review consolidated and entity-level financial statements
• Ensure consistency in accounting policies and procedures across all entities
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, risk management, and financial governance frameworks

Not-for-Profit & Compliance Management

• Oversee not-for-profit accounting, including fund accounting, restricted funds, and donor/grant reporting
• Ensure compliance with CRA regulations, not-for-profit standards, and applicable financial reporting frameworks
• Prepare required filings, including T3010s and HST returns
• Track event management and sponsorship activities

Budgeting and Cashflow Management

• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes across all entities
• Partner with operational team to align budgets with program, facility & growth plans
• Provide variance analysis, financial insights, and recommendations to leadership
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to support data-driven decision-making
• Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, and liquidity planning
• Monitor revenue streams including tuition, programs, events, sponsorships, rentals, and grants

People Management & Team Development

• Manage, mentor, and develop one finance staff member
• Set clear priorities, performance expectations, and professional development plans
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and service-oriented finance function

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with the President to support initiatives and long-term planning
• Partner with the Facility Manager on maintenance budgets, Capital planning and cost controls
• Collaborate with the Program Director to ensure financial sustainability of programs and events
• Provide financial guidance to non-financial leaders in a clear, practical manner
• Systems & Process Improvement
• Implement best practices for efficiency, automation, and financial transparency

Qualifications & Experience

• CPA designation (CPA, CA / CPA, CMA / CPA, CGA) is an asset
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Prior experience managing multiple legal entities
• Experience with not-for-profit accounting and compliance is an asset
• Proven people management experience

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on leader comfortable operating in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial information for non-finance stakeholders
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong ethics, integrity, and commitment to organizational mission

Vision

• Opportunity to lead finance across a unique, mission-driven sports and education ecosystem
• High visibility role with direct influence on strategy and growth
• Collaborative leadership team and impactful work environment

Please note, this is an in-office role located in Orangeville Ontario.