Controller, Special Projects

• Act as the in-house Controller for a portfolio of 5 to 10 complex clients
• Own the full finance function, from reporting to planning and decision support
• Lead monthly and quarterly financial discussions with executive teams
• Translate financial data into clear insights that drive decisions
• Support cash flow management, budgeting, and forward-looking financial planning
• Partner with leadership on key decisions, including growth, hiring, and resource allocation
• Guide clients through year-end processes, audits, and complex transactions
• Identify risks early and proactively recommend corrective action

• Lead high-impact financial projects across your client portfolio, such as: Financial model development and rebuilds System implementations and process transformations Board and investor reporting enhancements Scaling finance functions for growing organizations Supporting fundraising, audits, or major organizational changes
• Financial model development and rebuilds
• System implementations and process transformations
• Board and investor reporting enhancements
• Scaling finance functions for growing organizations
• Supporting fundraising, audits, or major organizational changes
• Bring structure and clarity to ambiguous or complex financial situations
• Step into critical moments where strong financial leadership is required

• Review and approve financial statements to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance
• Oversee full-cycle accounting and complex journal entries
• Maintain 95%+ file quality standards across your portfolio
• Ensure 100% on-time sales tax filings including GST, HST, PST, and PSB
• Conduct internal quality reviews and identify opportunities to improve processes and outputs

• Lead and mentor a team of bookkeepers and senior accountants supporting your clients
• Provide coaching, technical guidance, and structured feedback
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex accounting issues
• Drive accountability and continuously raise the bar on delivery quality
• Support the development and growth of team members

• Build deep, trusted relationships with founders, executive teams, and non-profit leaders
• Participate in leadership and board-level financial discussions
• Act as the primary financial point of contact for your clients
• Respond to client communication within one business day
• Resolve issues quickly, thoughtfully, and with strong judgment
• Identify opportunities where Enkel can provide additional strategic value

• 10 to 12+ years of experience in accounting or financial leadership roles
• Strong knowledge of Canadian GAAP and tax regulations
• Experience with Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations is a must
• Experience working with non-profit organizations is a strong plus
• CPA designation is an asset
• Deep experience with QuickBooks Online, Xero, Dext, and modern cloud accounting tools
• Proven ability to operate autonomously and exercise strong financial judgment
• Experience working directly with founders, executives, or boards
• Strong ability to translate financial data into business insight
• Proven leadership experience managing and coaching accounting professionals
• Ability to manage a small number of high-impact engagements with high standards

When you join Enkel, you can expect:

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and location
• Employer-paid benefits for you and your family
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and flex days
• A collaborative, high-performance, and values-driven culture
• The opportunity to operate as a true financial partner to organizations doing meaningful work

Salary: $90,000 to $120,000