Bilingual Director of Finance & Administration - Permanent - 19404

LRO Staffing; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LRO Staffing's client in Downtown Ottawa is seeking a Bilingual Director of Finance & Administration to join full-time in a permanent capacity. The role requires CPA designation, 5+ years in senior accounting/finance, and leadership of a 4+ staff team.

Fluency in English and French is essential to liaise with auditors and the union. The salary range is $120,000 to $130,000 CAD annually, with opportunities for growth and a collaborative, supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Fluently bilingual in English and French.
• CPA designation active in good standing.
• 5+ years of accounting/finance in a senior role.
• 3+ years of leadership managing 4+ staff.
• Experience in unionized environments is a strong asset.
• Advanced level Microsoft Excel.
• Strong oral, written and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare budgets and forecasts, and monitor variances.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements with accuracy.
• Manage General Ledger and related accounting duties.
• Oversee payroll, remittances, union dues and WSIB.
• Submit tax remittances and liaise with auditors.
• Collaborate with the union and provide reporting to Senior Management.
• Drive process improvements and ensure accurate execution.
• Oversee accounting and administration teams and assist with ad hoc reports.
• Provide financial insight to support strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to financial and operational recommendations with Senior Management.

Skills

Bilingual EN/FR

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Interpersonal skills

Education

CPA designation

Job description

About The Opportunity

Our nationally recognized client located in Downtown Ottawa is looking for a Bilingual Director of Finance & Administration to join their established organization on a full-time, permanent basis. This organization fosters professional growth and leadership while offering a competitive compensation package, all within a supportive, collaborative work culture.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Coordination and preparation of budget and financial forecasts, institute and maintain planning and control procedures and analyze report variances
• Financial reporting and production of financial statements- prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports while ensuring accuracy
• Management of General Ledger and related accounting duties
• Preparing Month and Year End closing, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation
• Oversee processing of payroll, remittances, union dues, & WSIB
• Submission of tax remittances
• Liaising with auditors, take an active role in internal and external Audit, providing required reporting
• Provide representation and work directly with the union on all matters
• Work closely with the Board of Directors, providing insight on financial matters
• Ensuring compliance as well as implementation of process improvements, monitoring for accurate and successful execution
• Oversee and provide support to accounting and administration team
• Participate in other active projects and ad hoc reporting as needed
• Provide contributions and recommendations regarding financial and operational aspects of the organization, communicating with Senior Management on strategic initiatives

About You

• Fluently Bilingual in both official languages (English, French)
• CPA Designation- Active in Good Standing
• 5+ years of experience in Accounting & Finance in a Senior role
• 3+ years of previous leadership experience of a team of 4+ staff
• Previous experience with Unionized environments a strong asset
• Advanced level Microsoft Excel
• Strong oral, written, and communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Highly organized, strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills, self-starter, collaborative

About the Job

The salary band for this role is $120,000 to $130,000 depending on relevant previous experience.

Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.