Manager, Finance

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

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking a senior financial leader to manage the faculty's financial resources at the Administration Office, Faculty of Arts. The role focuses on budgeting, controls and reporting on financial operations to support university objectives.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, you will guide management, train staff and ensure compliance with policies and funding requirements. Strong leadership and bilingual communication are essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in accounting, finance or business administration, or equivalent.
• Minimum seven years of demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Professional accounting accreditation is an asset.
• Bilingualism in English and French is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Financial management: Plans and coordinates budgeting and forecasts, ensuring funds are available.
• Expert consulting: Advises on financial and accounting operations and trains staff.
• Policies and procedures: Develops and updates processes for efficiency and compliance.
• Communication and liaison: Maintains channels with faculty and external auditors and committees.
• Human resources management: Hires, supervises and evaluates staff.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Analytical thinking

Team supervision

Communication

Bilingual English/French

Education

University degree in accounting, finance or business administration

Professional accounting accreditation

Tools

Windows

Financial systems

Spreadsheets

Databases

Email

Job description

Job Information

Job Type: Employee

Hours per week: 35

Salary Grade: Non-Union Grade NM1

Salary Range: $107,503.00 - $134,379.00

Faculty/Service - Department: Administration Office, Faculty of Arts

Campus: Main Campus

Union Affiliation: N/A

Posting Reason: Replacement of a regular position

# of Open Positions: 1

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/09/11

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/08/31

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. Establish, improve and update the faculty or service's financial management framework, including monitoring and controlling financial activities. Provide guidance, training, expert advice, support and recommendations to management and other members of the faculty or service in relation to financial management

In this role, your responsibilities will include

• 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 faculty or service's 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.

What you will bring

• 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)

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Key Competencies at uOttawa

• 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 positi