Senior Finance Officer, Accounting Operations

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

• The Employment Equity Act , which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.
  
  

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

City: Ottawa

Organizational Unit: Finance and Procurement Services

Classification: FI-2

Tenure: Continuing

Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

COLLECTIVE STAFFING: A pool of qualified candidates will be established for a one-year period and will be used to staff Senior Finance Officer positions of various tenures.

Work Arrangements:Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (combination of working onsite and telework). Employees in this position who telework will be required to travel to the identified work site at least three times per week at their own expense.

We recognize that Indigenous candidates may have important connections to their communities. If you are an Indigenous candidate, you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. To learn more, please contact the hiring team, using the contact information below.

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The Role

Do you like variety? Do new challenges motivate you? If you are someone who enjoys seeing the diverse facets of finance in a team environment where each day is different, then we want to get to know you! This would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The Finance Officer is located with a designated research centre/branch/IRAP (C/B/I), providing financial support for all financial administration activities for this C/B/I. In collaboration with the Comptroller, this includes the provision of expert financial support and guidance in financial forecasting for program planning and budgeting activities, monitoring their financial status and providing budget information and guidance, by participating in the implementation of the various accounting systems, sub-systems and business processes and monitoring their use to ensure the internal control of all of the financial activities for the C/B/I. This position will also help the FMAS managers with corporate projects as needed.

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with specialization in accounting, finance, business administration or commerce.

Possession of a professional accounting designation (CPA) is considered an asset.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

• Significant experience* in the delivery of financial services for financial and management accounting, financial policy, and financial systems.
• Significant experience* in analyzing and interpreting complex financial information.
• Significant experience* in analyzing, developing and implementing business processes and procedures.
• Significant experience* in the use of MS Excel to proficiently manipulate data and tables.
• Significant experience* in the provision of financial advice and reporting.
• Significant experience* in performing audit, monitoring or quality assurance activities.
• Experience in supervision of staff.
  
  

Experience with SAP and IDEA would be an asset.

• Significant Experience is 3 – 5 years
  
  

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

Language Requirements

Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical Competencies

• Solid knowledge of financial management, accounting and business policies and principles.
• Knowledge of the Financial Administration Act, particularly Section 32, 33 and 34.
• Solid knowledge of analyzing and interpreting complex financial information.
• Ability to use MS Excel proficiently to manipulate data and tables.
• Solid knowledge of audit, monitoring or quality assurance techniques.
• Ability to plan, develop, and implement financial management procedures.
• Ability to prepare report on audit, monitoring or quality assurance activities results and propose recommendations.
  
  

Behavioural Competencies

• Management services - Client focus (Level 2)
• Management services - Communication (Level 2)
• Management services - Initiative (Level 2)
• Management services - Self-knowing and self-development (Level 2)
• Management services - Teamwork (Level 2)
  
  

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile(s): Management Services

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Compensation

From $78,184 to $106,063 per annum.

In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

Notes

• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• There is currently one (1) position to be filled, A pool of qualified candidates will be established for a one-year period and will be used to staff Senior Finance Officer positions of various tenures.
• NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
  
  

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number ( 22913 ) to:

E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone: 438-451-7673

Closing Date: 29 October 2024 - 23:59 Eastern Time

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