Ville : Toronto

Catégorie : Corporate Accounting

Industrie : Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Employeur : Toronto Community Housing Corporation

What we offer

In addition to a competitive salary and a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference, we offer a comprehensive package that meets the various needs of our diverse employees, including:

• Ability to participate in inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities;
• Minimum four (4) weeks of paid annual vacation days, increasing with years of service;
• Four (4) paid personal days;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, includes 100-per-cent employer matching;
• Health and dental benefits;
• Employee and family assistance program;
• Maternity and parental leave top up (93% of base salary);
• Fitness membership discount;
• Training and development programs including tuition reimbursement of $1500 per calendar year. 

Make a Difference

At Toronto Community Housing we pride ourselves on fostering an environment of collaboration and respect.  As a Corporate Controller, you will build strong internal and external relationships and play an integral part in transforming Toronto Community Housing for the future!
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Corporate Controller at Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) provides leadership and oversight for the Accounting Services and Financial Control Division. This role is critical in setting strategic directions that align with TCHC’s priorities, ensuring high standards of fiscal responsibility, transparency, and integrity.

The Corporate Controller manages TCHC's accounting, financial reporting, treasury, and control functions, ensuring adherence to established accounting principles and practices. This position is responsible for implementing operational and financial accounting systems, managing internal and external audits, and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial data

What You’ll Do

Strategic Financial Management:

• Provide enterprise-wide ownership of accounting and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and transparency.
• Set strategic goals and priorities for the Accounting Services and Financial Control division, aligning with TCHC’s corporate strategic directions and Board/City priorities.
• Adopt best or leading practice on municipal corporation financial management/oversight and effective resources allocation, working in collaboration with Financial Planning team to ensure drive-based planning and cost monitoring
• Streamline the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including accurate and timely financial reporting to the leadership team, City stakeholders and Divisional stakeholders
• Ensure financial reporting compliance with approved accounting standards and policies (PSAS), manage audits (external year-end financial audit, commodity tax audits, etc.), and ensure clean audit financial statements for TCHC and all the associated subsidiaries
• Establishes systems, programs, processes, and a structure within the division for management information and decision-making to maximize effectiveness, efficiency, resource control and reporting and ensure the financial administration and organizational effectiveness of the divisions.

Leadership and Transformation:

• Provides ongoing leadership by using effective management techniques, implementing change management processes and developing personnel to be able to respond to a changing work environment, enhance the overall performance of the divisions and meet the expectations of ELT, BIFAC and Board.
• Lead and support major transformation initiatives to create a modern financial control and reporting platform, integration of TCHC’s financial systems.
• Provide ongoing leadership and development of personnel to enhance division performance and meet expectations.
• Work with City stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial statement consolidations

Policy Development and Compliance:

• Oversee and coordinate the financial internal control policy framework, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
• Consult with ELT/BIFAC/Board on regulatory and policy updates, offering alternatives to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to statutory obligations related to financial reporting, receipt and payment of funds, and property tax administration.
• Establish and maintain leading practice accounting principles, practices, and procedures.

Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement:

• Develop, implement and optimize systems, programs, and processes to maximize effectiveness, efficiency, and financial administration.
• Ensure Divisional practices and procedures comply with corporate policies and promote continuous improvement in performance and benchmarks.
• Provide management oversight to ensure high-quality financial reporting and payment processing services.

Treasury Management:

• Oversee the Treasury team and manage relationships with bank stakeholders, fund managers, and lenders.
• Provide strategic oversight for Cash Management, Fund Investments, Loans and Mortgages, and Banking Operations.
• Prepare strategic plans for Treasury-related matters, including policy statements, corporate borrowing initiatives, and investment strategies.
• Play a significant role on TCHC’s Investment Advisory Committee and manage Treasury improvement initiatives, new product implementations, and financial arrangements.
• Uphold TCHC’s credit rating standards and align with the City’s expectations

What you'll need

• University degree in business, commerce, or finance
• Professional accounting designation (CPA) is required.
• 10+ Years of progressive leadership experience in accounting, finance, or corporate service functions, preferably within the public sector.
• Proven experience with financial transformation projects.
• High level of political acuity in both internal and external settings.
• Familiarity with government operations and municipal governance structures.
• Experience in influencing and leading modernization and transformation initiatives.
• Strong financial acumen with a background in overseeing financial operations, budget planning, and financial management systems.
• Proficiency in developing and administering accounting policies, regulations, and standards.
• Experience in coordinating policy frameworks and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

What’s next

Once you apply, we’ll review your resume and contact you if we believe your skills and experience will make you successful in the role. If you are selected to move forward, the process will include one or more interviews and/or assessments and reference checks.

This temporary position may be extended or become permanent in order to meet business needs. If this occurs, the position may not be reposted.