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2 results for Director Of Financial Systems in Ottawa, ON
- Ottawa, ON
- remote
- Permanent
- 130000.00 - 140000.00 CAD / Yearly
- <p><strong>Controller (Bilingual)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Downtown Ottawa | Free Parking</p><p><strong>Industry:</strong> Not-for-Profit | Unionized Environment</p><p>Our client, a well-established national not-for-profit organization, is seeking a fully bilingual <strong>Controller</strong> to lead finance and administrative operations in a unionized environment. Reporting to senior leadership, this role supports an annual budget of approximately <strong>$41M</strong> and is responsible for financial stewardship, compliance, reporting, payroll oversight, and administrative leadership across national and regional offices.</p><p>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.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><strong>Financial Management & Reporting</strong></p><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><p><strong>HR, Payroll & Administration</strong></p><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><p><strong>National & Regional Support</strong></p><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><p><strong>Team Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise and mentor a team of <strong>3 Bookkeepers</strong> and <strong>5 Accounting Assistants</strong>.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-12T00:00:00Z
- Ottawa, ON
- remote
- Temporary
- 70.00 - 80.00 CAD / Hourly
- <p>On behalf of our Not for Profit client, Robert Half is seeking a CFO in Ottawa. This 4 days on-site role involves leading financial operations and providing strategic guidance as part of the executive team. The position is offered as a contract role and requires a hands-on leader to ensure continuity and stability within the finance function during a key period.</p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team on financial matters and organizational priorities.</li><li>Guide the organization’s finance and information technology functions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.</li><li>Oversee all finance activities, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, treasury, and financial reporting.</li><li>Lead and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Direct annual audit activities and coordinate with external auditors as required.</li><li>Monitor financial performance, assess risks, and uphold robust internal controls and governance practices.</li><li>Review and evaluate funding proposals, budgets, and financial submissions to support organizational initiatives.</li><li>Provide leadership to a finance team, fostering a collaborative and service-oriented culture.</li><li>Support ongoing systems modernization projects and partner with IT leadership to drive process improvements.</li><li>Contribute to the organization’s transformation initiatives, including enhancements in financial reporting and workflow integration.</li></ul><p><strong>Job Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Hold a CPA designation (CPA Canada).</li><li>Demonstrate extensive senior financial leadership experience as a CFO, VP Finance, Director of Finance, or similar executive role.</li><li>Show expertise in leading finance teams within complex organizations.</li><li>Possess strong skills in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit, and internal controls.</li><li>Exhibit the ability to collaborate with CEOs, Boards, executive teams, and senior stakeholders.</li><li>Display effective problem-solving and sound decision-making abilities.</li><li>Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.</li><li>Experience with organizational transformation, governance support, or systems implementation is considered an asset.</li></ul>
- 2026-11-12T00:00:00Z