Senior Officer, Finance
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SalaryCA$68k – CA$86k
LocationOttawa, ON; Main Campus
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience3+ yrs
DepartmentFinance
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 29, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live2d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Advanced knowledge of accounting principles normally acquired through postsecondary studies in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in a similar role
Bilingualism: French and English (spoken and written), candidates must be rated at the Low Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral comprehension and reading comprehension in their second official language
Knowledge of computer systems and software including financial systems, spreadsheets, databases, Internet and e-mail
Experience in interpreting, explaining and applying policies and regulations
Experience in preparing reports
Ability to produce high quality work under pressure while meeting strict deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong organizational skills
High level of discretion
Skills
financial systems
spreadsheets
databases
email
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Posting Reason:
About the role
Temporary replacement of a regular position
Job Type:
Employee
Anticipated Duration in Months (for contracts and temporary assignments):
12
Job Family:
Finance (JF)
# of Open Positions:
1
Faculty/Service - Department:
Student Affairs, Finance, RVS, Client Relations, CDEL
Campus:
Main Campus
Union Affiliation:
SSUO
Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/10/29
Hiring process
Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/11/09
Hours per week:
35
Salary Grade:
SSUO Grade 08
Salary Range:
About the company
$68,149.00 - $86,083.00About Student Affairs:
Student Affairs is at the very heart of the student experience at the University of Ottawa. We recruit the very best future students, support them throughout their university years and leave them well-prepared for fulfilling careers and future studies. Our team of more than 600 dedicated staff provides the services that keep students happy, well and thriving as they pursue their ambitions. We help them apply and enrol for courses, we oversee 11 residences and an award-winning Dining Hall, we organize fun events, we provide extensive recreation program opportunities and varsity sports activities, we run an innovative career development and experiential learning program and much more!
There’s nothing more rewarding than helping future generations reach their full potential at a world-class university. With our wide variety of career opportunities and professional development pathways, we’re sure that you’ll enjoy the experience as much as our students do.
Position Purpose:
Plan and coordinate the activities related to the financial operations of the sector, including payroll verification and financial transactions in order to provide support and advice to managers and to ensure that the policies and procedures are well understood and properly implemented.
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
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Budget: Administer internally and/or externally-funded budgets to ensure compliance with established policies. Analyze financial statements against budgets for various types of funds to identify and address any inconsistencies. Perform all research and analysis necessary to provide recommendations to managers and/or researchers on the effective preparation of budgets, budget projections and shortfalls to maximize revenue and contain expenditure.
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Financial: Administer the ongoing financial transaction processes for the sector, to maintain financial integrity and transparency and to ensure compliance with established policies. Act as approval agent for invoices, travel advances, requests for reimbursement and credit card statements to verify that documentation and taxation are correct.
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Payroll: Prepare requests for remuneration, and required documentation for the generation of contracts, and administer remuneration for casual and term employees to ensure compliance with established policies and to minimize the possibility of a negative impact on the affected employee, such as an interruption in pay. Verify payroll reports for accuracy and liaise with Payroll Services to reconcile any inconsistencies.
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Purchasing: Purchase goods and services for the sector, on purchase order or on credit card, in compliance with all relevant policies. Request estimates from suppliers on behalf of internal clients and provide recommendations.
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Records management: Maintain an effective filing and records management system to preserve confidentiality of the records and ensure that complete and accurate documentation is available for future reference or audit purposes.
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Reporting: Prepare various moderately complex reports, on a scheduled as well as ad-hoc basis, on financial transactions, accounts, payroll, and budget projections of the sector to support ongoing operations and strategic planning. In collaboration with Financial Resources, submit required financial data to meet reporting requirements of granting agencies. Control and prepare any financial records as required for audit.
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Documentation: Write and maintain procedure manuals for internal use on procedures, processes and systems related to the incumbent’s responsibilities.
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Supervision of others: May supervise work performed by junior administrative support roles to organize priorities and provide guidance in the attainment of individual objectives.
What You Will Bring:
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Advanced knowledge of accounting principles normally acquired through postsecondary studies in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
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Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in a similar role
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Bilingualism: French and English (spoken and written), to be considered for this position, 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.
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Knowledge of computer systems and software including financial systems, spreadsheets, databases, Internet and e-mail
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Experience in interpreting, explaining and applying policies and regulations
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Experience in preparing reports
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Ability to produce high quality work under pressure while meeting strict deadlines
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
•
Strong organizational skills
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High level of discretion
Key Competencies at uOttawa:
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.