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Controller In less than a year, thousands of our country’s best and brightest will set their sights on Nova Scotia as we host the 2011 Canada Winter Games. More than 2,700 athletes from across Canada, 400 media, 700 VIPs, 500 officials and thousands of visitors will head east for the two-week event. Featuring 20 sports and numerous cultural events and festivals, the Games will be the largest event in Halifax’s history, and our first time hosting the Canada Winter Games. On behalf of the Canada Games team, we are recruiting a Controller, for a one-year term. Reporting to the CEO, you will be accountable for financial reporting, financial control, and procurement for the Games. Specifically, you will oversee the implementation and monitoring of a multi-million dollar budget, including the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements and variance reports for senior management. Managing a small staff, you will ensure adherence to all accounting, finance and procurement policies, and monitor compliance with tax and other regulatory requirements. You will also oversee the external audit process and track all in-kind contributions from government and corporate partners. As the ideal candidate, you possess a professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA), and have at least five years related experience. Fully grounded in GAAP and applicable accounting and tax-related legislation, you are an exceptional leader with well-developed organizational and communication skills. Attentive to detail, you are able to manage multiple priorities with ease and bring a solution-oriented approach to your work. Experience in a not-for-profit or sports environment is an asset, as is fluency in French and English. This is a term position, with an anticipated end date in March 2011. A competitive salary, including benefits and professional development, is available for the right candidate. |
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