About Posterity Group

Our Work
Posterity Group Consulting helps assess opportunities and risks associated with the energy transition, working with our clients to provide the data, software, and guidance they need to navigate the future. 

Our team of experts provides analysis and advice on how policy, technology, and economics influence the energy system. Our core services include modelling, analysis, and advice to support clean energy programs; integrated resource planning; policy impact assessment; energy transition scenario analysis; and sector-focused energy forecasting. We are trusted advisors to utilities, energy planners, policy makers, and private sector organizations across North America. 

Who We Are
As a consulting company, we use our knowledge and experience to help our clients solve challenging problems. The sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, and unique capabilities that the team brings to work makes us better at solving these problems. These differences make Posterity Group a more interesting, richer workplace and ultimately contribute to our success. We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we want every individual we interact with to experience kindness, consideration, and inclusion. Our values are: 
 

1. Responsibility to Act: We strive to make the world a better place by working on the climate crisis.
2. Honesty: We strive to create a safe space for honesty, which requires vulnerability, openness, collaboration, and accountability.
3. Continuous Improvement: We strive for continuous improvement at personal and company levels.
4. Kindness: We engage with kindness and empathy, and we do so fairly and equitably.
5. Integrity: We have the courage to stand by our beliefs and the facts.
    

We offer a healthy work atmosphere that is purposeful, motivating and gratifying. Our progressive management policies include:

• Flexibility on work location and hours.
• Health benefits, including drug, dental, and supplemental health coverage.
• Generous paid time off: Four weeks of vacation, plus our offices are closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day, and Fridays from Canada Day through to Labour Day. 
• Profit sharing. 

The Role
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Controller to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to take a hands-on role in managing and overseeing our financial operations as we grow. This is a new role, reporting directly to Alex Tiessen, Principal.  The company has relied on contracted bookkeeping and internal management to this point, but continued and anticipated growth means that this role will be an opportunity for someone with a passion for ensuring financial reporting is insightful and based on the most efficient tools and processes.

If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment working alongside a team of resourceful, committed experts in their field, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities include: 

• Accurate and timely general accounting and financial reporting including accounts payable, receivable, bank reconciliations, balance sheet review and month end closing.
• Payroll administration including benefits and vacation tracking.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting and analysis including meeting with senior managers to review financial performance.
• Manage and report on cash flow to meet operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with filing obligations including HST and payroll remittances.
• Refine and create policy and processes to ensure appropriate internal controls.
• Reporting to internal and external stakeholders including financial institutions as needed.
   

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following skills and experience:

• University or college degree in business or accounting
• CPA designation or in progress preferred or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years in a comparable role in a high growth business environment
• Organized and creative problem-solver with an ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative interpersonal skills with strong communications skills
• Tech savvy with advanced Excel skills and comfort with QBO and other cloud computing tools.

The anticipated salary band for this position is $90,000 to $110,000 Cdn. per annum, with flexibility based on experience. Preferred locations are Ottawa, Toronto, or Vancouver however we will consider applicants based in other Canadian locations. We are aiming to have this position start as soon as possible. 

If your career goals and values align with ours, we encourage you to apply and indicate why you could be a good fit in a cover letter, even if you do not meet all criteria listed above.    

Posterity Group is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that embracing diversity in all forms—race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other dimension—brings a wealth of perspectives that strengthen our team. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone is valued and empowered to contribute, ensuring that all voices are heard and included.

We seek candidates who share our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement. We welcome applicants to identify as part of an equity-seeking group in their cover letter should they wish to.

While we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.