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Lead Finance and Administration Offcer

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
140000.00 - 160000.00 CAD / Yearly
Due to a retirement, we are looking for an accomplished finance leader to oversee financial stewardship and administrative operations at our client's Ottawa, Ontario office. This role serves as a trusted partner to executive leadership, providing informed guidance on budgeting, financial planning, compliance, and organizational risk. The successful candidate will bring a strategic mindset, strong operational judgement, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams across finance and administration. Responsibilities:• Direct the full scope of financial operations, including accounting, payroll oversight, budgeting, forecasting, consolidated reporting, and initiatives that strengthen financial performance.• Lead and mentor the accounting team, promoting accountability, attention to detail, and a collaborative working environment.• Provide strategic financial insight to support annual planning, multi-year forecasting, and ongoing assessment of organizational goals and priorities.• Establish and maintain effective internal controls while ensuring adherence to financial policies, taxation rules, and applicable regulatory obligations.• Administer donor-restricted funding and membership revenues in line with contractual terms and internal governance requirements.• Contribute financial expertise to grant submissions, commercial agreements, supplier contracts, and approval processes for organizational spending, including signing authority where required.• Prepare clear financial and administrative briefings, reports, and policy materials for senior leadership, the Board, and committee meetings.• Oversee key administrative functions such as human resources coordination, communications support, office administration, and day-to-day operational planning.• Represent the organization in dealings with Canadian regulators, government bodies, and external partner organizations on financial and administrative matters.• Review contractual arrangements tied to international events and provide guidance related to operational risk, communications, and associated administrative considerations.
2026-06-05T12:53:49Z