Controller - (Maternity Leave Coverage)

Controller Position

Are you a seasoned accounting professional who thrives in fast-paced, multi-entity environments? Do you excel at managing competing priorities while maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines? Are you energized by the opportunity to build robust financial processes while contributing to meaningful community impact? If so, we want to hear from you.

New Market Funds (NMF) is a multi-fund impact investment fund manager. We are an ImpactAssets 50 company and Certified B Corp. We have a mission 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.

The New Market Funds platform includes the Community Forward Fund, NMF Rental Funds, New Commons Development, and the Canadian Co-operative Investment Fund. 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 Controller will be 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.

The Controller is a critical leadership position within our finance team, responsible for managing complex, multi-entity accounting operations across our growing platform. This 18-month maternity leave coverage position offers the opportunity to step into an established role with potential for permanent placement based on performance and organizational needs.

This remote position is designed for a Latin America-based professional who can seamlessly integrate with our existing processes while bringing Big 4-caliber expertise to maintain continuity during this transition. The role demands exceptional organizational skills, proven ability to quickly adapt to existing systems, and the capability to work effectively under pressure across time zones.

Contract Terms : 18-month maternity leave coverage (with potential for permanent conversion)

Reporting : Chief Financial Officer

Location : Remote (Latin America - must be available for collaboration during North American business hours)

Time Zone Requirements : Must be available for core overlap hours with Canadian EST / PST teams (typically 9 AM - 1 PM EST)

Contract Dates : Nov 1, 2025 - Apr 30, 2027

Why work with us?

1) Your work will contribute to helping create lasting benefits for Canadian communities.

2) You'll get a broad range of exposure to real estate development, private equity, private lending, non-profit accounting, fund accounting, acquisitions and more.

3) You won't be a cog in a wheel. You'll play a key role in making our finance and accounting functions run more smoothly and be more effective as we grow.

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%)

Compliance & Reporting (20%)

Strategic Support (15%)