With a mission to enhance the quality of life for individuals living with mental illness, The Kettle Society is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals living with mental illness, poverty, homelessness, and substance abuse. By providing advocacy, housing, employment, and community services, our work fosters recovery, promotes mental health and inclusion, and creates opportunities for individuals to connect, find support, and fully participate in society.
Our organizational culture is rooted in compassion, accountability, and social justice. We strive to employ team members who are passionate about making a difference, thrive in collaborative environments, and bring both heart and professionalism to their work.
Controller - Full Time
We are currently seeking a Controller to play a key leadership role on our Finance Team. This role is essential to ensuring strong financial stewardship of our $21M+ organization, supporting internal decision-making, and ensuring compliance with all funder and regulatory requirements.
Reporting to the Senior Director, People & Culture and Business Operations, and working closely with the Executive Director and broader Senior Leadership Team, you will lead the Finance function, manage a small team, and oversee all aspects of full-cycle accounting, reporting, payroll, budgeting, and audit. You will also play a key role in grant and funder negotiation and reporting, policy development, risk mitigation, and systems improvement. This is the most senior direct financial position in the organization.
What You’ll Do
Financial Management & Oversight
Lead full-cycle accounting, payroll, and financial operations
Negotiate with funders on amount and timing of grants and operating budgets
Develop and monitor a $21M+ organizational budget, based on senior leadership and funder requirements
Prepare timely, accurate financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual)
Oversee financial forecasting, variance analysis, and audit coordination
Supervise a $2M investment portfolio managed by an external broker
Allocate scarce resources, approving budget recommendations and remedial strategies
Compliance & Controls
Ensure compliance with GAAP, ASNPO, CRA, and funder-specific requirements
Develop financial policies and procedures
Operationalize strategic and service plans, without clear guidelines
Oversee financial reporting for BC Housing, VCH, and other major funders
Manage grant tracking and ensure compliance with donor restrictions
Maintain robust internal controls and policies to protect organizational assets
Strategic Advice & Collaboration
Serve as a key financial advisor to the ED and Senior Leadership Team
Provide insight for funding proposals, grant applications, and business cases, working with the Director of Philanthropy
Lead organization-wide department-level discussions on financial planning, budgeting, and operational strategy
Foster a culture of transparency and financial literacy across the organization
Board & External Engagement
Prepare and present financial reports to the Board and Finance Committee
Act as the authorized professional point of contact with auditors, banks, and other external stakeholders
Negotiates contracts with external providers, and facilitates their onboarding, payment, and terms renegotiation
Team Leadership
Lead, coach, and support a high-performing Finance team through supervising subordinate manager(s)
Build a collaborative, respectful, and accountable team environment
Ensure succession planning and leadership development within the Finance team
What You’ll Bring
Qualifications & Experience
CPA designation with a degree in a relevant field
Minimum 7-10 years of accounting experience including:
5–7 years of progressive financial leadership experience
At least 3 years of experience leading teams as a controller, assistant controller, or finance manager
Prior experience in a non-profit or charitable environment strongly preferred
Deep experience with payroll, funder reporting, and audit coordination
Skills & Attributes
Strong understanding of GAAP, ASNPO, and regulatory compliance
Proficient in Sage 300 and Microsoft 365; familiarity with CRMs is an asset
Excellent communicator who can translate financials for non-financial audiences
Proven ability to lead system improvements and strengthen internal controls
Strategic thinker with high integrity and a commitment to social impact
What We Offer
A meaningful opportunity to support a mission-driven organization making a real difference in the lives of people living with mental illness
A leadership role where you will help shape financial strategy and strengthen operations in a growing, values-based organization
A collaborative environment with a passionate, committed team of professionals
Flexible hybrid work model, with the option to work from home two days per week
Centrally located office in Vancouver, easily accessible by transit
Compensation
The successful candidate will start at a rate between $ 92,702 and $119,353 per annum, based on a 37.5-hour work week. This will be individually tailored to reflect your unique experience and qualifications as they relate to the role, along with internal equity.
Comprehensive benefits package, including extended health and dental coverage, participation in the Municipal Pension Plan, and generous paid time off (vacation and compensatory leave)
The Kettle Society is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, or disability. We welcome qualified applicants with lived experience(s).
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed starting December 4, 2025.