Job opportunity
Senior Finance Officer University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
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.
Key Responsibilities:
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
Requirements:
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.
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Apply on source site 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.
Key Responsibilities:
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
Requirements:
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.
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