Assistant Treasurer Jobs in Ottawa, ON

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Controller

Ottawa, ON
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Temporary
39.00 - 45.00 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a non-profit organization in Ottawa, Ontario through a Long-term Contract position. This role is ideal for a finance specialist who brings strong accounting leadership, hands-on experience with contribution agreements, and the ability to oversee reporting, budgeting, payroll, and month-end activities. The successful candidate will help maintain accurate financial operations, strengthen reporting processes, and provide dependable financial insight to support organizational decision-making. Responsibilities:• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring financial records are accurate, complete, and maintained in accordance with organizational and reporting standards.• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and timely preparation of financial results.• Prepare financial statements, internal reports, and ad hoc analysis to support leadership with planning and decision-making.• Manage budgeting activities by coordinating forecasts, monitoring variances, and providing clear explanations of financial performance.• Administer payroll processes and help ensure employee payments, remittances, and related records are handled correctly and on schedule.• Support the financial administration of contribution agreements by tracking funding requirements, monitoring compliance obligations, and preparing associated reports.• Use accounting systems, CRM platforms, and reporting tools such as Excel and Crystal Reports to produce meaningful financial information.• Contribute to ongoing improvements in accounting procedures, controls, and reporting workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
2026-10-05T19:48:44Z

Controller

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
90000.00 - 110000.00 CAD / Yearly
Our client is looking for an experienced Controller to lead the full scope of accounting and financial oversight for their business in Ottawa, Ontario. This role will guide reporting, budgeting, cash management, compliance, and audit activities while providing clear financial insight to senior leadership. The successful candidate will help strengthen internal controls, support strategic decision-making, and ensure the organization maintains accurate and timely financial operations. Responsibilities:• Direct day-to-day accounting activities, including oversight of the general ledger, payables, reconciliations, and period-end close processes.• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with corporate reporting standards.• Create executive and board-level financial packages that highlight performance trends, risks, and key business insights.• Coordinate tax-related obligations and statutory filings in partnership with external advisors, including year-end reporting and required information returns.• Oversee cash flow planning, liquidity monitoring, banking relationships, and compliance with borrowing arrangements and lender expectations.• Contribute to financing initiatives by supporting credit facility renewals, lender reporting, and covenant tracking.• Lead the annual budgeting cycle and ongoing forecasting activities, using financial analysis to guide planning and cost management.• Manage external audit preparation and delivery, ensuring documentation and reporting requirements are completed on schedule.• Strengthen finance operations by implementing internal controls, reinforcing risk management practices, and identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement.
2026-09-28T19:18:45Z

VP/Director of Finance

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
120000.00 - 150000.00 CAD / Yearly
Controller (Bilingual)Location: Downtown Ottawa | Free ParkingIndustry: Not-for-Profit | Unionized EnvironmentOur client, a well-established national not-for-profit organization, is seeking a fully bilingual Controller to lead finance and administrative operations in a unionized environment. Reporting to senior leadership, this role supports an annual budget of approximately $41M and is responsible for financial stewardship, compliance, reporting, payroll oversight, and administrative leadership across national and regional offices.This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, collaborative finance leader who enjoys working in a mission-driven organization and can balance strategic insight with day-to-day operational execution.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management & Reporting<ul><li>Lead the preparation and coordination of the annual operating budget of approximately $41M.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including internal controls, cash flow, accounting policies, and investments.</li><li>Prepare financial statements, management reports, budget-to-actual analyses, and other financial reporting for leadership.</li><li>Monitor financial performance, investigate variances, and provide recommendations to senior leaders.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including CRA, payroll, and Statistics Canada filings.</li><li>Act as the primary contact for internal and external audits and coordinate all related activities.</li><li>Support contract review and negotiations for goods, services, and cost-saving opportunities.</li><li>Provide financial guidance to internal stakeholders, vendors, financial institutions, and external partners.</li><li>Maintain and monitor membership-related financial and reporting data across multiple bargaining units.</li></ul>HR, Payroll & Administration<ul><li>Oversee payroll administration, employee benefits, and HR-related budget impacts.</li><li>Ensure compliance with collective agreements, employment legislation, and internal policies.</li><li>Support hiring administration, attendance tracking, benefits coordination, and employee support processes.</li><li>Promote a positive, inclusive workplace through strong HR and administrative practices.</li><li>Oversee office operations, facilities, equipment, reception, and administrative support functions.</li></ul>National & Regional Support<ul><li>Serve as a financial and administrative resource to national leadership and regional offices.</li><li>Provide guidance on financial procedures, compliance requirements, and administrative best practices.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen shared services across the organization.</li></ul>Team Leadership<ul><li>Supervise and mentor a team of 3 Bookkeepers and 5 Accounting Assistants.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li></ul>
2026-10-09T15:24:06Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
110000.00 - 129000.00 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead financial operations and provide clear, reliable reporting for leadership and governance groups in Ottawa, Ontario. This position is suited to a collaborative leader who can guide a finance team, strengthen controls, and translate complex financial information into practical business insight. The successful candidate will play an important role in planning, audit coordination, process improvement, and the ongoing development of efficient accounting practices. Responsibilities:• Produce and present monthly financial results, analysis, and supporting commentary to management, executives, provincial partners, and the Board of Directors.• Oversee daily accounting activities across the finance function, reviewing transactions, workflows, and staff output to maintain accuracy and efficiency.• Guide audit preparation for interim and year-end reviews, working closely with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth process.• Partner with senior finance leaders to communicate audit outcomes and key financial matters to the Audit Committee and Board of Directors.• Evaluate opportunities to improve finance operations through technology, including supporting accounting system implementation or upgrades and related process enhancements.• Approve and enforce accounting policies, procedures, reconciliations, and control activities to support compliance and dependable financial reporting.• Prepare cash flow analysis and develop ad hoc financial reports to support planning, decision-making, and operational needs.• Strengthen internal control practices and financial risk management measures to promote sound stewardship of organizational funds.• Lead, coach, and develop Finance Unit employees through recruitment, training, performance management, and succession planning initiatives.
2026-09-22T14:54:08Z

Manager, Complex Accounting

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
120000.00 - 140000.00 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Manager, Complex Accounting to lead the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in Ottawa, Ontario. This position is suited to a finance leader who can navigate complex accounting matters, strengthen reporting processes, and support high-quality analysis across the organization. The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of IFRS, sound judgement in addressing technical accounting issues, and the ability to guide a team in a demanding, deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities:• Lead the review and oversight of complex accounting matters and significant financial transactions to ensure accurate treatment and reporting.• Plan for the adoption of new accounting standards and coordinate their implementation across reporting processes.• Identify technical accounting concerns early and introduce practical improvements that increase efficiency and consistency.• Manage the year-end and ongoing audit process for multiple entities, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors.• Build effective working relationships with operational teams and finance colleagues to support clear communication and aligned reporting outcomes.• Guide initiatives that improve the preparation of reporting schedules, including the use of automation to simplify recurring activities.• Supervise and mentor the financial reporting team, setting clear expectations and supporting the delivery of financial statements, reports, and analysis.• Organize competing priorities and monitor timelines closely to ensure all reporting obligations are completed on schedule.Complex
2026-09-17T19:38:47Z

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
120000.00 - 160000.00 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join our team in Ottawa, Ontario. In this role, you will provide strategic financial insight that supports decision-making across the business, with a focus on forecasting, performance analysis, and cost management. You will work closely with finance and operational leaders to explain results, identify trends, and strengthen planning processes through clear reporting and practical recommendations. Responsibilities:• Act as a trusted finance partner to business leaders by delivering analysis on spending, staffing, and operational performance, while helping stakeholders interpret results and underlying drivers.• Build and maintain detailed forecasts for assigned cost centres, and prepare regular comparisons against budget, outlook, and prior periods with clear explanations of key variances.• Develop concise financial updates for leadership that outline root causes, highlight potential risks, and recommend actions to improve performance.• Oversee expense performance by tracking actuals against plan, supporting department leaders in managing costs, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and support growth.• Strengthen understanding of profit and loss performance by analysing revenue, cost of goods sold, inventory, gross margin, and operating margin trends.• Support the creation and refinement of cost models across product lines by incorporating material, labour, and overhead inputs, and assessing the impact of operational and pricing decisions.• Collaborate with engineering, operations, tax, and accounting teams to support cost estimates, financial compliance requirements, and business planning activities.• Improve the effectiveness of reporting and analysis by introducing automation, using business intelligence tools, and documenting standard approaches, assumptions, and repeatable processes.
2026-09-22T14:54:08Z

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