Budget Officer - Appendix D/Temporary Assignment

Algonquin College; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian educational institution is seeking a Budget Officer to support finance and accounting functions within its Academic Operations and Planning department. This role requires a Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting and three years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will manage financial tracking, assist in reporting, and ensure all data integrity. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and is a full-time contract for four months, starting December 15, 2025.

Qualifications

• Three years related experience in finance positions with increasing responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain standards for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Experience working with projects and project management.

Responsibilities

• Support financial management and tracking for the department.
• Assist in preparing monthly/quarterly and year-end financial statements.
• Support the decision-making process of the department.

Skills

Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills

Experience in Workday or similar software

Experience in Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Minimum three (3) year Degree/Diploma in Business, Finance or Accounting

Job description

Department:

Academic Operations and Planning

Position Type:

Full‑Time Support

Salary Range:

$33.55‑$38.88‑Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36.25

Anticipated Start Date:

December 15, 2025

Length of Contract:

4 Months

Posting Information

This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals.

Posting Closing Date:

November 19, 2025

Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Job Description:

The Budget Officer, reporting to the Manager, Strategic Initiatives, supports the finance and accounting functions in the Academic Operations and Planning department. The primary function will be to support Applied Research, Experiential Learning and Entrepreneurship and the other areas reporting to the Manager, Strategic Initiatives.

The incumbent supports the decision making process for the department by proving the daily financial management and tracking, including but not limited to tracking project expenditures, opening all cost centres, input of journal entries into Workday, functioning as a expense officer, supporting the accounts receivable/payable, purchasing activities of the department, monitors the Aged Receivable report, tracks, provides support for Capital Asset tracking, and acts as support for the Senior Financial Analyst.

Assists the Financial Reporting and Operational Budgets by preparing the monthly/quarterly and year‑end financial statements, downloading all month‑end reports to the shared point directory, reconciliation of the monthly Applied Research Deferral entry, and provides assistance with the CBC and yearly budget.

Reporting and Administrative tasks include assistance in the development of process/spreadsheets, extracting information from college and protection of the integrity of the all departmental financial data.

This position is privy to confidential information and is bound by the privacy directives of Algonquin College.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) year Degree/Diploma in Business, Finance or Accounting OR another discipline if combined with pursuit of professional accounting designation
• Minimum three (3) years related experience in finance positions with increasing responsibilities in providing financial analytics to senior level administrators
• Ability to maintain standards for efficiency and effectiveness
• Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills
• Experience in Workday or a similar software
• Experience in Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable and Purchasing
• Experience in working with projects and project management
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with College employees of all levels and outside clients

*This position is paid at Payband G

*Vacancy is for P22748

This position is subject to the terms of the Full‑time Support Staff Collective Agreement:

https://www.algonquincollege.com/hr/files/2024/02/Academic-Employee-Collective-Agreement-2021-2024.pdf

EEO Statement

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at [e-mail]. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.