Senior Finance Officer University

Manage financial operations at the University of Ottawa’s Main Campus using accounting expertise, budget analysis, payroll verification, and bilingual communication.

As a Senior Finance Officer, you will coordinate financial activities for Student Affairs, Finance, RVS, Client Relations, and CDELC. The position supports managers through budget administration, transaction oversight, payroll processing, purchasing, reporting, and policy application. You will help maintain financial integrity, transparency, and accurate documentation across the sector.

• Administer funded budgets and analyze financial statements against projections
• Approve invoices, travel advances, reimbursements, and credit card statements
• Prepare remuneration requests and reconcile payroll inconsistencies
• Purchase goods and services while following relevant policies
• Prepare reports and maintain audit-ready financial records

• Advanced accounting knowledge from related postsecondary studies or equivalent experience
• Minimum three years of experience in a similar role
• Low Advanced French and English oral and reading comprehension
• Knowledge of financial systems, spreadsheets, databases, and email
• Strong organization, communication, discretion, and deadline management

Bring senior finance expertise, bilingual communication, and rigorous budget, payroll, and reporting practices to Student Affairs.