Team Leader, Cash Management

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement(SCHL); Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued vacation

Annual performance bonus

Training & mentorship

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

CMHC is seeking a Team Leader for Accounting Operations to guide cash receipt applications, collections, reconciliations, and banking reporting. The role focuses on delivering accurate financial data, improving processes, and supporting strategic business decisions in a complex housing system.

You will develop deep operations knowledge, mentor staff, and drive process improvements across accounting and reporting functions within CMHC.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, or commerce.
• Minimum of 3 years in accounting with at least 1 year in supervision.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with financial systems and ERP software.

Responsibilities

• 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 setting clear expectations, providing ongoing feedback, fostering accountability, and promoting an inclusive and high‑performing work environment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Leadership coaching

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, or commerce

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Financial Operations

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 12474

Position Status: Temporary Full Time

Position Type: Hybrid

Office Location: Ottawa (ON)

Travel Requirement: Limited

Language Designation: English Essential

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

Security Requirement: Reliability Status

Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 73555.31 to $ 91944.14 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.

What’s in it for you

Benefits

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

About The Role

Join the Accounting Operations and Procurement team, in the Team Leader, 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 reporting processes while supporting ongoing transformation and modernization efforts across the organization.

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 setting 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.
• An 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.

Posting closing date:

Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We're committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought - and of people - are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

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