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St. Margaret's School, Victoria

Financial Controller

Victoria, BC, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 4, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 21, 2026

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Original job description

Regular

Internal/External Posting

Posting Date: September 20, 2026

Closing Date: October 4, 2026

Posting # 2026083

Hours

Monday-Friday

Beginning October 2026

Salary

Range $130,000 to $170,000

This is a non – bargaining unit position

All candidates must be legally able to work in Canada.

Summary

St. Margaret’s School (SMS) is Western Canada’s only girl-centered, independent day and boarding school located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on the unceded traditional territories of the Esquimalt Nations, Songhees Nations, and W̱SÁNEĆ Nations. Founded in 1908, SMS is an international centre for girl-centered learning and leadership development, providing empowering education for girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 (boarding grades 7–12). St. Margaret’s School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) School offering the Diploma Programme, and we are a candidate school for the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP).

St. Margaret’s School is seeking a full-time Financial Controller to provide leadership for the School’s accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and financial planning. This director-level role leads the Finance Team, maintains accurate fiscal records, and prepares and interprets financial information for management, the Board, and external stakeholders.

Nature and Scope

The Financial Controller reports to the Chief Financial & Operations Officer and works closely with the Administration Team, Finance Team, students, parents, and other staff members to manage the School’s day-to-day financial requirements.

Core Competencies

Integrity & Trust
Service Orientation
Adaptability
Innovation
Resilience
Professional Knowledge
Communication & Collaboration

Duties And Responsibilities

Lead and manage all aspects of the School’s day-to-day financial operations.
Supervise Finance Team members and provide ongoing guidance, coaching and mentorship.
Ensure day-to-day financial activities are completed accurately and on time, with outstanding items followed through to resolution.
Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
Maintain and improve financial policies, procedures and internal controls to safeguard the School’s assets and support effective financial management.
Oversee cash management, banking and treasury activities to support the School’s operational and financial requirements.
Follow up on difficult past due student accounts as necessary and meet with parents to discuss financial issues.
Liaise with external parties on provincial, federal, and annual fiscal audits.
Prepare various year-end schedules and analyses related to the year-end audit.
Oversee the School inventory for accuracy and efficiency.
Lead annual operating and capital budget development with the Chief Financial & Operations Officer and budget owners.
Prepare multi-year financial plans, forecasts, cash flow projections, and scenario analyses aligned with strategic and operational priorities.
Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, analyze variances, trends, risks and opportunities, and recommend appropriate actions.
Provide clear financial planning reports and guidance to senior leadership, the Board, and budget owners.
Develop and improve budgeting, forecasting, reporting and other financial processes, systems and tools.
Create ad hoc management reports and financial analysis as required to support decision-making.

Required Education & Experience

Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) is required, with an ongoing commitment to professional development.
Minimum of five years of experience in a full-cycle professional accounting environment, preferably in the non-profit sector, with a strong understanding of fund accounting.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Systems level thinking and strong accounting and finance mental models.
Strong accounting, financial analysis, and analytical skills, with the ability to ensure compliance with accounting standards and accountability for internal budgets.
Knowledge of enterprise systems, including Great Plains, databases, and report-development tools.
Strong understanding of current software technologies and the ability to collaborate with IT on system improvement recommendations.
Ability to supervise other finance professionals, delegate responsibilities and provide positive guidance in a team environment
Commitment to clear, professional communication with internal and external stakeholders, including banks, auditors, and vendors.
Ability to present ideas confidently in presentations and writing
Advanced proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft applications; familiarity with artificial intelligence tools is an asset.
Actively support the vision, mission and values of our School

Valued Benefits

A career with St. Margaret’s School will offer you the opportunity to be part of dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding educational environment. This position is located on the school campus, with access to rapid transit, on-site gym, and other amenities.

St. Margaret's School emphasizes a dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion across living, learning, and work environments. The school aims to have its workforce mirror the diversity of students and the community. Actively encouraging applications from groups facing historical or current equity barriers, the institution is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive community. Employees needing employment support, technical aids, or accommodations, are encouraged to contact Human Resources [email protected].

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application package, including a covering letter, curriculum vitae and professional references, through Bamboo HR, by October 4, 2026.

Questions email [email protected]

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Responsibilities

The Financial Controller leads the school's accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and financial planning processes. This role manages the finance team, ensures fiscal accuracy, and provides financial guidance to senior leadership and the Board.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) and possess at least five years of experience in a full-cycle professional accounting environment. Strong proficiency in financial software, analytical skills, and the ability to supervise a team are essential requirements.

Skills

Financial reporting
Budgeting
Financial planning
Accounting operations
Team leadership
Fiscal record maintenance
Cash management
Treasury activities
Audit liaison
Financial analysis
Variance analysis
Forecasting
Staff supervision
Microsoft Excel
Internal controls
Strategic planning

Benefits

On-site gym
Access to rapid transit

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Keywords

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Accounting
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Budgeting
Financial Reporting
Forecasting
Cash Management
Treasury
Audit
Great Plains
Microsoft Excel
Internal Controls
Non-profit
Fund Accounting
Strategic Planning
Scenario Analysis
Financial Analysis
Management Reporting
Leadership
Mentorship
Compliance
Enterprise Systems
Data Analysis
Risk Management
Capital Budgeting
Operating Budget
Stakeholder Management
Financial Planning
Fiscal Records

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