Bilingual Team Leader, Cash Management

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement(SCHL); Ottawa; Híbrido; CAD 87 000 - 109 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Accrued vacation

Annual performance bonus

Training and mentorship

Resumo da oferta

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) in Ottawa, ON, seeks a bilingual Team Leader for Accounts Receivable and Cash Management. The role leads cash receipts, applications, collections, and reconciliations, delivering actionable financial insights and governance across banking transactions.

You will guide clients on operations, budgeting, and controls, while driving process improvements and transformation initiatives within the department.

Qualificações

• > Undergraduate degree required; 3+ years accounting experience and 1+ year supervisory/project leadership preferred.
• + Extensive knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements.
• + Experience with financial systems and ERP software.
• + Strong analytical, problem-solving and reporting skills.
• + Proven experience leading teams and driving process improvements.
• + Excellent stakeholder communication and client service abilities.

Responsabilidades

• > Lead a team responsible for cash receipts, applications, collections, reconciliations, and banking transaction reporting.
• + Ensure accuracy and integrity of accounting records and financial reports.
• + Analyze complex financial information to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• + Guide clients on financial operations, budgeting, and controls.
• + Build relationships with internal stakeholders and leadership.
• + Drive continuous improvement of accounting, reporting, and processes.
• + Monitor internal controls and assist with audits and documentation.
• + Coach and develop team members, fostering accountability and inclusivity.

Conhecimentos

Accounting principles

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Financial systems

ERP software

Leadership

Coaching

Process improvement

Stakeholder communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance related field

Ferramentas

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Financial Operations

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position Status: Temporary Full Time

Position Type: Hybrid

Office Location: Ottawa (ON)

Travel Requirement: Limited

Language Designation: Bilingual

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): CBC

Security Requirement: Reliability Status

Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 86816.59 to $ 108520.74 and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that’s committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We're committed to advancing employment equity and fostering an inclusive workplace. To reflect the diversity of Canada’s population, we encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, veterans, and racialized peoples. We also welcome applications from all individuals eligible to work in Canada.

We are also committed to advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and supporting the meaningful inclusion of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis voices and priorities.

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What's in it for you

Benefits

We've got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a contract employee:

• Accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.

About The Role

Join the Accounting Operations and Procurement team, in the Bilingual Team Leader, Accounts Receivable and Cash Management position. In this role, you will lead and manage a team responsible for cash receipt application, collections, account reconciliations, and the reporting of banking transactions. You will provide guidance to clients on financial operating requirements and processes, helping them navigate complex financial matters and enabling informed business decisions. You will develop a deep understanding of business operations through analysis, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement, allowing you to identify financial needs, build trusted relationships, and deliver valuable business insights. As a subject matter expert, you will lead process improvement initiatives to optimize accounting and statutory reporting processes while supporting ongoing transformation and modernization efforts across the organization.

Duration

This is a temporary position of a duration of 12 months.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage a team responsible for cash receipts, cash applications, collections, account reconciliations, banking transactions, and related financial reporting activities.
• Oversee the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of accounting records, reconciliations, and financial reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze complex financial information, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide recommendations that support sound business decision-making.
• Provide guidance to clients on financial operations, accounting processes, budgeting considerations, and financial controls.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and business leaders, developing a deep understanding of operational needs to deliver value-added financial insights and solutions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process inefficiencies, implementing innovative solutions, and optimizing accounting, reporting, and operational processes.
• Monitor the effectiveness of accounting policies, systems, and internal controls, identifying control gaps and recommending corrective actions to strengthen financial governance.
• Support audits and financial oversight activities by ensuring the timely preparation of reports, analyses, explanations, and supporting documentation.
• Develop, coach, and empower team members by set clear expectations, providing ongoing feedback, fostering accountability, and promoting an inclusive and high-performing work environment.

What You Should Have

• An undergraduate degree in a related field such as accounting, finance, business administration, economics, or commerce.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in accounting with a minimum of 1 year of supervisory/ project leadership experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and applicable financial, legislative, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and synthesize complex information and develop practical, well-supported recommendations.
• Experience with financial systems and software applications, combined with advanced computer skills and a strong aptitude for leveraging technology to support business objectives.
• A demonstrated success leading teams, providing coaching and feedback, and fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing work environment.
• A proven experience driving process improvements, increasing operational efficiencies, and implementing solutions that support evolving business needs.
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and client service skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and effectively engage stakeholders at all levels of an organization.

It Would Be Great If You Also Had

• An MBA.
• A professional accounting designation (CPA).
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Financial Operations (ERP Software).
• A Six Sigma certification.

Closing date

Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

What happens after you apply

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