Bilingual Senior Finance Officer - Permanent

Ottawa, ON
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago
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Our client, a national not-for-profit association, is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to support the financial operations of the organization. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Senior Finance Officer plays a key role in ensuring the implementation and adherence to financial policies and processes through day-to-day financial administration.This position provides accounting and financial analysis support while assisting with financial reporting, budgeting, and audit preparation. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Finance and key internal stakeholders to monitor financial performance, support operational planning, and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.Duties include but are not limited to:

Assisting with accounts receivable and accounts payable functions
Reviewing and posting journal entries related to receivables, payables, accruals, and prepaids
Reviewing bank reconciliations and supporting month-end and year-end processes
Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and forecasts
Monitoring budgets and tracking actuals against financial plans
Preparing monthly cash flow forecasts
Reconciling balance sheet accounts and maintaining financial data integrity
Preparing financial reports and analysis for internal stakeholders
Supporting annual audit preparation, including working papers and documentation
Assisting with communication and coordination with external auditors
Maintaining the fixed asset register and recording depreciation
Supporting HST filings and ensuring compliance with financial regulations
Reviewing branch financial information and membership fee reconciliations
Supporting improvements to financial systems, controls, and procedures
Staying current with applicable accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations and relevant CRA regulations

About YouThe successful candidate will have the following:

Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, or a related discipline
Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including financial statement preparation and analysis
Experience working in a not-for-profit or association environment considered an asset
Strong understanding of GAAP and/or Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNPO)
Experience supporting financial audits and preparing supporting documentation
Proficiency with MS Office, particularly advanced Excel
Experience with Sage 300 (AccPac) considered an asset
Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling financial information

About the Job

Permanent position
Hybrid work environment - 3 days per week in office
Free on-site parking
Salary range: $75,000 - $95,000 per year (DOE)
Excellent medical and dental benefits
Pension plan
3 weeks of vacation

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