Controller

Government of Yukon

• $107K — $149K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, commerce, or a related discipline
  • Experience leading annual external audits, including direct collaboration with auditors and resolving issues
  • Experience in evaluating and improving financial controls and governance frameworks
  • Recent experience in budget development and financial analysis with senior leadership
  • Experience supervising staff is an asset

Responsibilities

  • Oversee accounting operations and financial reporting for the Corporation and the Yukon Lotteries Commission
  • Liaise with the Office of the Auditor General for annual financial statement audits
  • Manage budgeting processes and provide insights for informed decision-making
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and improve financial controls
  • Support strategic directions and operational goals of the corporate services division

Benefits

  • Permanent full-time position with a standard 75-hour bi-weekly schedule
  • Preference for candidates of Canadian Indigenous and Yukon First Nations ancestry
  • Opportunity to influence financial management practices at a regional level
  • Collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development
  • Limited travel requirements (approximately 10%)
Full Job Description
Department

Government of Yukon -> Yukon Liquor Corporation - Finance Staff

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

MG05

Salary

$107,212.00 - $149,447.00

Union

MGT

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government's goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.

Job Summary and Requirements

This is a full-time, permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly.

The opportunity...

The corporate services division sets the strategic direction for the Corporation and supports operations in delivering on those strategic goals and managing front line business. The finance branch also provides financial management services through a service agreement to the Yukon Lotteries Commission.

This position oversees accounting operations, budgeting, financial reporting, procurement compliance, and administrative activities for the Corporation. This position serves as the primary liaison with the Office of the Auditor General for the annual financial statement audit. This position also oversees the accounting operations, budgeting, financial reporting and financial statement audit coordination functions for the Yukon Lotteries Commission.

The Controller plays a key role in supporting sound financial management, compliance with relevant policies, and effective corporate decision-making for the Corporation and Commission.

Essential Qualifications

Important application requirements:

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential and asset qualifications listed below. Note that selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

Include the month and year you started and ended a job when you list your work experience. This allows us to accurately calculate the length of time you were in the position.

For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on Yukon.ca.

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, commerce, or another related business discipline
  • Experience leading or coordinating annual external audits, including working directly with auditors to resolve issues and interpreting accounting standards, preferably IFRS, to ensure completion of audited financial statements
  • Experience evaluating and improving financial controls, policies, or business processes to strengthen governance, compliance, and financial reporting accuracy to ensure effective financial control frameworks within an organization
  • Recent experience working with managers and/or senior leadership to develop, monitor, and manage operating and capital budgets, including analyzing financial impacts, identifying risks, and supporting informed decision-making
  • Experience supervising staff considered an asset

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

To best support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates should have and may be assessed on:
  • Financial reporting framework and IFRS accounting standards.
  • Budget development, forecasting and financial analysis.
  • Internal control practices and risk management principles.
  • Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
  • Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Ability to interpret financial information and communicate it clearly to diverse audiences.
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to adapt through evolving priorities, and lead through change.


Additional information

Conditions of Employment: n/a

Job requirements: May occasionally travel within or outside Yukon

Contact details:

If you have any questions about this position, please contact: Luzelle Nagel, Chief Financial Officer at [redacted]

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact: Hailey Spears, Human Resource Consultant at [redacted]

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

01 October 2026

Close Date

22 October 2026

Job Description

Controller JD

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