Financial Controller
Regular Full Time
Internal/External Posting
Posting Date: July 14, 2026
Closing Date: August 3, 2026
Posting # 2026048
Hours
Full time 37.5 hours a week
Salary
Salary range $130,000-$170,000
Job offers are based on factors such as knowledge and experience.
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 Program.
St. Margaret’s School is seeking a full-time Financial Controller excited about working in a dynamic team environment supporting our school community. This is a director level role. Your primary objective is to be responsible for accounting practices, the accounting team, maintenance of fiscal records, preparation, promotion, and interpretation of financial reports for management and external groups.
Core Competencies
- Communication & Collaboration
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for owning and managing all aspects of the daily financial operations
- Supervise finance staff professionals and provide ongoing guidance and mentoring as required
- Ensure all day-to-day activities are completed on a timely basis and followed up
- Create various ad hoc management reports and analysis as required
- Follow up on difficult past due student accounts as necessary
- 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
- Create Excel templates for budgeting/forecasting and other processes to streamline processes and improve systems
- Oversee the School Store and inventory processes for accuracy and efficiency
- Oversee the SMS transportation function and staff
Education and Experience
- Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) is required, with an ongoing commitment to professional development.
- Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a full-cycle professional accounting environment, preferably non-profit or have a strong understanding of fund accounting.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Systems level thinking and strong accounting and finance mental models.
- Strong analytical and financial analysis, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and accountability to internal budgets
- Specific knowledge of enterprise systems such as Great Plains, databases and report development
- Strong understanding of current software technology, and the ability to work with IT to make recommendations in system improvements
- Ability to supervise other finance professionals, delegate responsibilities and provide positive guidance in a team environment
- Commitment to maintaining excellent communications with all stakeholders, both internal and external (eg. banks, auditors, vendors)
- Ability to present ideas confidently in presentations and writing
- Highly proficient use of Excel and other Microsoft applications, “AI aware” a bonus.
- 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.
Questions email [email protected]
