Lead financial operations remotely from Canada, applying consolidation and treasury expertise across complex family office entities. Work with principals and advisors directly.
As Head of Financial Operations, you will serve families across personal, holding, operating, trust, and foundation entities. You will report to Chris Canavan, President, and work with Client Chiefs of Staff and Banking & Treasury. The role is hands-on initially, covering close, forecasting, controls, and administration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Run monthly close through consolidation across family entities
- Own budgets, cash forecasts, variance reports, and scenarios
- Manage cost allocation and debt covenants
- Administer payroll, funds, and foundations
- Prepare year-end files and support reviews or audits
Requirements:
- Canadian CPA designation required; United States CPA valued
- 10+ years of progressive finance experience across entities
- Controller-level experience serving ultra-high-net-worth families
- Strong banking, treasury, payments, controls, lenders, and FX knowledge
- Live in Canada and travel to the United States
Bring controller-level judgment, consolidation expertise, and treasury knowledge to Mayfair's hands-on family office financial operations.
Family Office Financial Controller in Ottawa employer: Mayfair
Mayfair offers an exceptional work environment for the Family Office Financial Controller role, providing a unique opportunity to lead financial operations remotely from Canada while collaborating directly with high-net-worth families and their advisors. Our culture emphasizes professional growth, with hands-on experience in complex financial operations and a commitment to excellence in service delivery. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, a supportive team atmosphere, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the financial well-being of our clients.
