4 results for Financial Services Operations Director in Ottawa, ON
VP/Director of Finance
- Ottawa, Ontario
- onsite
- Permanent
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120000 - 150000 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>
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00Z
General Manager of Operations
- Ottawa, Ontario
- onsite
- Permanent
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105000 - 140000 CAD / Yearly
- <p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with an organization that's looking to bring on a General Manager of Operations to their team. This is a full-time/permanent role on site. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p><strong> </strong>-Competitive salary (105-140K) + 10-15% bonus </p><p>-Benefits + RRSP matching</p><p>-4 weeks vacation</p><p>-Free parking</p><p>-Excellent culture and leadership team </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Guide and support Store Managers through regular coaching, performance discussions, and clear expectations tied to operational goals.</p><p>• Convert company-wide objectives into practical plans for each location, including staffing needs, weekly priorities, and follow-up actions to address gaps.</p><p>• Establish consistent approaches for onboarding, training, and performance management in partnership with external HR support.</p><p>• Monitor key operational and financial indicators such as shop capacity, labour efficiency, repair volume, average transaction value, margin performance, and service conversion.</p><p>• Partner with location leaders to improve scheduling, workflow organization, pricing discipline, and overall productivity in the service bays.</p><p>• Work closely with senior leadership and finance partners on budgeting, forecasting, margin review, and explanations for operating variances across locations.</p><p>• Oversee quality assurance activities, including site reviews, issue tracking, root cause investigation, and implementation of corrective measures.</p><p>• Maintain high standards for customer service and compliance by tracking repeat repairs, warranty concerns, customer feedback, satisfaction results, and online reputation metrics.</p><p>• Lead weekly operating reviews, prepare location-level and consolidated reporting, and ensure action items are completed within agreed timelines.</p><p>• Manage vendor relationships, equipment upkeep, inventory practices, and the proper use of approved tools for inspections, reporting, training, and workflow control.</p>
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z
Finance Administrator
- Ottawa, Ontario
- onsite
- Permanent
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65000 - 70000 CAD / Yearly
- <p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with an excellent organization that's looking to add an experienced Finance Coordinator to their growing team. This is a full-time/permanent role. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>-Competitive salary (65-70K)</p><p>-Full benefits + RRSP matching</p><p>-3 weeks vacation + sick days</p><p>-Christmas Closure</p><p>-Hybrid work model (3 days on site) after probationary period</p><p>-Excellent team and culture</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare and process a high volume of monthly invoices</p><p>• Manage accounts payable by coding and entering vendor invoices, identifying discrepancies, and resolving issues</p><p>• Handle employee expense claims and reconcile visa statements with supporting documentation, addressing inconsistencies with cardholders</p><p>• Perform accounts receivable duties, including conducting customer collection calls to ensure timely payments</p><p>• Set up and maintain project budgets and financial records within the project management system</p><p>• Conduct bank reconciliations and prepare deposits, along with other banking-related tasks</p><p>• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and clients by addressing inquiries and concerns efficiently</p><p>• Assist with year-end financial processes and reporting</p><p>• Organize and maintain financial records, ensuring a structured and accessible filing system</p><p>• Provide backup support for other finance roles during peak periods or staff absences</p>
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00Z
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
- Ottawa, Ontario
- onsite
- Permanent
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120000 - 160000 CAD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for a <strong>Financial Planning & Analysis Manager</strong> 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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• 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.</p><p>• 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.</p><p>• Develop concise financial updates for leadership that outline root causes, highlight potential risks, and recommend actions to improve performance.</p><p>• Oversee expense performance by tracking actuals against plan, supporting department leaders in managing costs, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and support growth.</p><p>• Strengthen understanding of profit and loss performance by analysing revenue, cost of goods sold, inventory, gross margin, and operating margin trends.</p><p>• 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.</p><p>• Collaborate with engineering, operations, tax, and accounting teams to support cost estimates, financial compliance requirements, and business planning activities.</p><p>• Improve the effectiveness of reporting and analysis by introducing automation, using business intelligence tools, and documenting standard approaches, assumptions, and repeatable processes.</p>
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00Z