Controller (Maternity Leave Coverage)

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About New Market Funds

New Market Funds (NMF) is a multi-fund impact investment fund manager.

We are an ImpactAssets 50 company and Certified B Corp.

Our mission is to deliver investment opportunities that have a lasting benefit for communities and concentrate our efforts on community-focused real estate and lending.

We are a values-driven, innovative source of capital for social enterprises, co-operatives, and non-profits.

New Market Funds values diversity in our team and is committed to equity in employment, meaningful reconciliation, and social inclusion.

Indigenous applicants and other applicants from equity-seeking groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Role

The Controller is a core member of the New Market Funds team, supporting the finance and accounting functions across the NMF platform.

The Controller will work primarily in NMF's Vancouver or Toronto office.

Other locations in Canada may be considered for the right candidate.

The Controller will report to the Chief Financial Officer.

Remote position for a Latin America-based professional.

Must be available for collaboration during North American business hours and core overlap with Canadian EST/PST teams (9 AM – 1 PM EST).

Contract Terms

• 18‑month maternity leave coverage (with potential for permanent conversion)
• Contract Dates: Nov 1, 2025 – Apr 30, 2027

Core Responsibilities

• Financial Operations Management (40%)
  • Month‑End Leadership: Own and streamline month‑end close processes across 5+ operating entities, ensuring consistent timing and accuracy
  • Multi‑Entity Accounting: Manage journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation for diverse entity types (non‑profit, for‑profit, limited partnerships, trusts)
  • Process Improvement: Identify and implement efficiency gains in accounting workflows and controls
• Fund & Investment Management (25%)
  • Fund Financials: Prepare and review monthly/quarterly statements for 6+ funds and growing portfolio
  • Loan Portfolio: Manage monthly loan payments, databases, and borrower communications for two loan funds
  • Asset Management: Analyze investee reporting including financials, budgets, and rent rolls; prepare similar reporting for multi‑family residential buildings
• Compliance & Reporting (20%)
  • Regulatory Filings: Complete GST, provincial, and regulatory filings; support tax return reviews
  • Audit Management: Lead audit preparation across 8 audits and 3 reviews annually, ensuring timely completion by March/April deadlines
  • Investor Relations: Prepare quarterly investor statements and respond to diligence requests
• Strategic Support (15%)
  • Financial Analysis: Produce board and investor reports including budget vs.
    
    actuals, cash flow projections, portfolio summaries
  • Special Projects: Support capital calls, distributions, new entity setup, and investment closings
  • Stakeholder Communication: Present financial information to internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications & Knowledge

• Essential Experience
  • 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with minimum 3‑4 years in Big 4 public accounting (audit practice required)
  • Proven ability to quickly adapt to existing processes and systems while maintaining accuracy
  • Strong experience with month‑end close management and tight deadline environments
  • Fund accounting, private equity, or multi‑entity experience preferred (real estate funds strongly valued)
  • Contract or interim role experience demonstrating ability to integrate quickly and deliver results
  • Remote work experience with demonstrated ability to manage complex processes independently across time zones
• Technical Proficiencies
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting ERPs (NetSuite experience strongly preferred)
  • Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace proficiency
  • Experience with regulatory filings and compliance requirements
• Professional Credentials
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA designation required (or international equivalent – CPA Canada recognition strongly preferred)
  • Big 4 audit experience mandatory (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG)
  • Additional certifications (CFA, etc.) considered an asset

How To Apply

Submit your resume and a short video in your application.

Answer these questions:

• Why are you interested in this position?
  
  
• What do you know about our company?
  
  
• What is your ideal work environment?
  
  
• What are your strengths?
  
  
• Where do you see yourself in five years?
  
  

Applications without a video will be ignored.

Benefits

• 15‑18 Month Contract with Potential for Permanent Employment
• Full‑time, competitive salary (commensurate with experience and education)
• Remote work
• 20 days of PTO and all National Holidays
• Company‑wide shutdown during the week between Christmas and New Year’s

Required Skill Profession

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