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Controller

@ Robert Half

Vancouver, British Columbia

$58–$65/hrTemporary
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Overview

Robert Half is hiring a temporary Controller for a non-profit organization in Vancouver, British Columbia, on a contract basis. The role leads financial reporting, the annual budget and audit, cash flow, and restricted fund oversight, and supervises finance staff.

Pay:

$58–$65 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
  • Oversee general ledger and reconciliations
  • Lead annual budgeting with department leaders
  • Coordinate the annual external audit
  • Manage cash flow and restricted and unrestricted funds

Requirements summary:

  • Proven Controller or senior finance leadership experience
  • Preferably non-profit environment
  • Knowledge of fund reporting and restricted funding
  • Strong understanding of internal controls and compliance
  • Proficiency with QuickBooks

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Employer posting date
2026-10-26
First seen by our source
2026-10-22
Source record updated
2026-10-27

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentFinance & accounting
Manages peopleYes
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish

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🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We provide dynamic contract, temporary, and permanent placement solutions across finance, accounting, technology, marketing, creative, legal, and administrative sectors. 🏆 In the last 12 months, Robert Half has been recognized as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune, and with Protiviti, has been named one of the Fortune® World's Most Admired Companies™ and 100 Best Companies to Work For. 🏦 Traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI), we’re at the forefront of innovation in talent acquisition.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 2884 Sand Hill Road Suite 200, Menlo Park, CA 94025, US
  • 2613 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, California 94583, US
  • Robert Half International, Avenue Louise, 250 - 5th floor, Brussels, 1050, BE
  • Robert Half International, 10th floor, The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London, London SE1 9SG, GB
  • Robert Half International, Av. Dr. Cardoso de Melo, 1184, 11° andar, Sao Paulo, SP 04548-004, BR
  • Robert Half International, Level 24, 1 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000, AU
  • 140 William St, Melbourne, VIC 3000, AU
  • Avenida Doutor Cardoso de Melo 1184, São Paulo, BR
  • 2613 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA 94583, US
  • 20, Avenue André Prothin, Tour Europlaza, Courbevoie, Île-de-France 92400, FR
Business categories
  • Skill Assessment
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Employment
  • Consulting
  • Recruiting
  • Marketing
  • Security
  • Advertising
  • Staffing Agency
Other recorded names
  • Robert Half
  • Robert Half
Specialties
  • consulting services
  • accounting jobs
  • finance jobs
  • administrative jobs
  • legal jobs
  • IT jobs
  • recruitment
  • recruitment agency
  • creative jobs
  • staffing
  • hiring
  • employment agency
  • contract talent
  • contract professionals
  • talent solutions
  • contract employment
  • permanent placement
  • customer support jobs
  • and marketing jobs
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
Yes
Reported total investment
0

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🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at…

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersMenlo Park, CA
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1948
Specialtiesconsulting servicesaccounting jobsfinance jobsadministrative jobslegal jobsIT jobsrecruitmentrecruitment agencycreative jobsstaffing
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Job description
We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a non-profit organization in Vancouver, British Columbia on a Contract basis. This position will lead core accounting and financial stewardship activities, delivering timely reporting, reliable analysis, and strong oversight to support sound operational and strategic decisions. The successful candidate will work closely with leadership and department teams to strengthen budgeting, compliance, and financial planning across the organization.

Responsibilities:
• Direct the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with applicable accounting and regulatory standards.
• Oversee the general ledger by reviewing entries, reconciliations, and account classifications to maintain dependable financial records.
• Provide financial reporting and insights to senior leadership, including clear summaries of results, trends, forecasts, and key performance indicators.
• Lead the annual budgeting cycle in partnership with department leaders, while monitoring expenditures and explaining variances against approved plans.
• Perform financial analysis to identify risks, highlight opportunities for savings, and support efficient use of organizational resources.
• Establish and maintain internal control practices that protect assets, strengthen financial integrity, and reduce exposure to error or fraud.
• Coordinate the annual external audit process, prepare required schedules and documentation, and respond to audit findings or recommendations.
• Manage cash flow, banking activity, and fund balances to ensure the organization can meet operational needs and make informed treasury decisions.
• Oversee the financial tracking and reporting of restricted and unrestricted funding, including grants and donor-supported programs, in collaboration with program teams.
• Supervise and support finance staff, encourage focused growth, and contribute additional financial leadership duties as needed. • Proven experience in a Controller or senior finance leadership role, preferably within a non-profit environment.
• Strong background in financial reporting, year-end close activities, and preparation for annual external audits.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fund reporting and the financial management of restricted and unrestricted funding.
• Experience developing budgets, analyzing variances, and preparing financial forecasts for leadership review.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, regulatory compliance, and accounting best practices.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and confidence working with accounting systems and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to present financial information clearly to executives, managers, and board or committee stakeholders.

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