Manager, Finance

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa seeks a senior financial leader to oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial operations for the Faculty of Arts. You will provide expert advice on accounting, planning and controls, while guiding teams and liaising with auditors to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, you will drive financial strategy, supervise staff, and work within a large, unionized academic environment on the Main Campus.

Qualifications

• University degree in accounting, finance or business administration
• Minimum seven years of demonstrated experience in a similar role
• Professional accounting accreditation an asset
• Knowledge of financial planning, budgeting and governance

Responsibilities

• Plans budgeting process and conducts analyses to forecast finances
• Provides expert financial advice to faculty or service in operations and policies
• Develops and implements new processes to improve efficiency and compliance
• Maintains effective communication with internal and external stakeholders including auditors
• Hires, supervises and evaluates staff to ensure proper financial operations

Skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Leadership & supervision

Strategic thinking

Communication with auditors

Bilingual English/French

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration

Tools

Windows OS

Financial systems

Spreadsheets (Excel)

Databases

Email systems

Job description

Job Details

Posting Reason: Replacement of a regular position
Job Type: Employee
Anticipated Duration in Months (for contracts and temporary assignments): N/A
Job Family: Finance (JF)
# of Open Positions: 1
Faculty/Service - Department: Administration Office, Faculty of Arts
Campus: Main Campus
Union Affiliation: N/A
Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/08/31
Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/09/11
Hours per week: 35
Salary Grade: Non-Union Grade NM1
Salary Range: $107,503.00 - $134,379.00

About the Faculty of Arts

The oldest and one of the biggest faculties at the University of Ottawa. The Faculty of Arts has evolved to be one of the leading faculties on campus. Now more than ever, the new economy needs thinkers, communicators, and creators. Whether you are interested in the Humanities, Languages and Literatures, or Fine and Performing Arts, the Faculty of Arts offers students an education for today's and tomorrow's workplace! The Faculty of Arts is dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for everyone.

Position Purpose

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the incumbent will provide the faculty or service with leadership in the sound management of its financial resources.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Plans and coordinates the budgeting process, conducts analyses and issues budget forecasts. Ensures that funds are available and recommends appropriate measures to members of the faculty or service. Ensures that the Faculty or Service complies with the financial policies, administrative procedures and guidelines of the University and funding agencies to ensure the sound management of the services' finances.
• Expert Consulting: Provides expert advice to members of the Faculty or Service in relation to financial and accounting operations, as well as associated policies and procedures so that internal system controls are efficient and effective. Trains and coaches faculty staff with financial responsibilities to ensure that their financial operations are consistent and properly conducted.
• Policies and Procedures: Develops and implements new work processes, procedures and methods, and modifies existing ones, for all members of the faculty or service to improve operational efficiency and ensure that financial operations comply with the policies, guidelines and laws governing the University.
• Communication and Liaison: Develops, implements and maintains effective communication channels with all members of the faculty or service when it comes to internal financial operations, procedures and processes to ensure that financial transactions and financial reports are consistent and comprehensive. Liases with central administration in order to respond to external auditors’ requests. Serves on various committees and working groups in order to share useful information and help improve university policies, procedures and financial processes.
• Human Resources Management: Hires, supervises and evaluates direct reports, and ensures that they have the training and tools needed to efficiently and effectively do their jobs. Applies human resources management procedures and regulations.

Qualifications

• University degree in accounting, finance or business administration, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum seven years of demonstrated experience in a similar role
• Professional accounting accreditation an asset
• Knowledge of business administration processes and practices, including financial planning and budgeting
• Knowledge of financial planning principles, policies, procedures and practices
• Knowledge of legal and fiscal provisions, as well as compensation-related regulations and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of the administrative structure and governance of a large organization (preferably in a university setting) an asset
• Experience supervising teams
• Experience working in an environment with multiple labour unions an asset
• Autonomy and discretion
• Critical and analytical thinking
• Knowledge and experience using computer systems and software such as Windows, financial systems, spreadsheets, databases, the internet and email
• Bilingualism - English and French (spoken and written)

Key Competencies

• Planning: Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.
• Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.
• Client Service Orientation: Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.
• Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team.

Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact [e-mail] to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Other Information

Note: if this is a union position: The hiring process will be governed by the current collective agreement related to the union affiliation noted above; you can click here to find out more. If this is a front-line position with responsibilities to interact with students, selected candidates must be rated at the Low Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral comprehension and reading comprehension in their second official language. The rating is determined by a proficiency test designed by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute. Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 - Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

Benefits

The University of Ottawa offers a generous pay and benefits package that includes a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan, group insurance coverage and an employee and family assistance program.