Senior Financial Specialist - SAP & Compliance Lead

Renaud Consulting IM / IT Solutions; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm specializing in financial management is seeking a Senior Financial Specialist based in Ottawa, Canada. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience providing financial management advice to federal government clients, strong knowledge of SAP systems, and must hold a valid government security clearance. Responsibilities include advising on capital expenditures, developing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance with financial processes.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate an accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA).
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Federal Government financial management.
• At least 2 years managing corporate financial projects across multiple functions.
• Experience performing accounting functions on assets worth at least $50 Million.
• Minimum of 2 years developing relationships with Government of Canada Central Agencies.
• 5 years support experience with SAP-based Integrated Financial and Material Systems.
• Hold valid Reliability Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on accounting treatment for capital expenditures.
• Assist senior management in official meetings.
• Develop recommended changes through stakeholder engagement.
• Communicate changes to stakeholders for policy compliance.
• Utilize departmental context to facilitate relations.
• Plan key priorities for accounting compliance.
• Develop business requirements for SAP enhancements.
• Prepare communications for senior management.
• Provide strategic input for briefing senior management.
• Advise on risks and challenges for project implementation.

Skills

Accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA)

Experience with Federal Government financial management

Experience in corporate financial project management

Experience performing accounting functions on high-value assets

Relationship development with Government of Canada Central Agencies

Experience with SAP-based financial systems

Valid Reliability Government Security Clearance

Job description

A consulting firm specializing in financial management is seeking a Senior Financial Specialist based in Ottawa, Canada. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience providing financial management advice to federal government clients, strong knowledge of SAP systems, and must hold a valid government security clearance. Responsibilities include advising on capital expenditures, developing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance with financial processes.