About One Drop Foundation

One Drop Foundation is an ambitious, agile, and dynamic not-for-profit organization created in 2007 by Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté, with the primary mission of ensuring sustainable access to safe drinking water.

As an emerging leader in the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector, One Drop Foundation is making significant and lasting improvements to the living conditions of developing communities around the world, through innovative projects aimed at improving access to water.

Culture, Mission & Values

Such an ambitious mission calls for extraordinary initiatives led by exceptional people, and One Drop’s decision-makers stop at nothing. Paving the way into uncharted territory and inspiring those around them, they constantly seek out new opportunities in the very real challenges they face.

ONE DROP – The People

By joining the team of experienced leaders dedicated to this great cause, your energy, passion, and determination will become assets. You will instill the lucidity, optimism, and ambition needed to turn dreams into reality. Your achievements and successes precede you and will be valued within the organization.

The entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, and innovation of the Cirque du Soleil family create a unique experience for its employees. A work environment focused on the well-being of employees, both in terms of infrastructure (offices, accessible parking, gym, cafeteria, bicycle areas, and multiple collaborative spaces) and general employment benefits, are undeniable advantages that are much appreciated by all employees.

Access to mentoring is an important element for the organization, and the opportunity for professional development is there for the taking.

At ONE DROP, all employees adhere to the mission and are active change agents. As such they support the initiatives and projects deployed on an international scale with real and tangible impact.

Why Join One Drop Foundation

• Contribute to a great cause with international scope
• Help build an equitable and sustainable future
• Unique work environment focused on people and collaboration
• An environment made up of a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, and experiences.
• Modern and diverse infrastructure
• Favourable employment conditions appreciated by all employees
• Rich mentoring opportunities

Brief Description

Under the supervision of the Vice-President, Finance and Administration, (CFO) interim, the Chief Accountant/Controller is responsible for the financial and accounting operations of the entire organization. The person will work in close collaboration with the One Drop finance team, as well as with the external consulting firm, particularly in financial accounting and different contractual agreements.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the preparation of monthly and annual consolidated financial statements produced by external firms.
• Prepare management reports and financial analyses for steering the organization.
• Supervise, coordinate, and participate in the year-end audit process in collaboration with the external firm.
• Oversee and assist in the preparation of annual budgets and budget revisions to ensure efficient monitoring of funding allocations, projects, and all other elements of the financial statements.
• Participate in the analysis of contracts and their financial impact on informed decision-making by senior management.
• Supervise and coordinate the preparation of financial information for tax filing (CAD-USA) by the external firm.
• Supervise and mentor a team of 2: 1 (AP), accounts payable technician, and 1 senior analyst.
• Act as the main contact for all questions concerning the Foundation’s financial accounting rules (processes, standards, policies, etc.).
• Ensure appropriate controls to minimize risks.
• Participate in the development of internal policies and controls and ensure their application.
• Any other related tasks in support of senior management decisions and requests.

Required Qualifications

Training

• CPA accounting title (asset)

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5 to 7 years experience in a similar position
• Experience in an NPO entity, or keen interest in working within an NPO organization

Skills

• Very good command of ERP, project management, and Excel
• Excellent organizational and priority management skills and ability to multi-task
• Spoken and written bilingualism (French and English)

 Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to be an effective team player and to contribute to the achievement of objectives in a complex and fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality
• Thoroughness and attention to detail
• Quality customer service and interpersonal skills with various stakeholders

Many benefits of working at One Drop :

• DIALOGUE – A telemedicine platform providing access to online health specialists
• Employee assistance program (Telus Health) -access to confidential consultation services
• 10 (ten) days of paid leave per year for family time / paid sick leave
• Closed between Christmas and New Year’s
• Free parking
• Secure and covered parking for bicycles
• Possible access to a gym (subject to Cirque approval and availability)
• Amazing offices within the Cirque du Soleil facilities
• On-site cafeteria
• Casual dress code
• Summer Schedule
• Social committee and group activities

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