Robert Half Management Resources is the worldwide leader in specialized consulting and staffing services for senior-level accounting, finance and business systems professionals.

Our client, a private school in Ottawa, is seeking an experienced Interim Chief Accountant for a 3-month contract to provide interim hands-on support.

This highly visible role requires a qualified who has outstanding interpersonal skills, can work independently, manage the full accounting cycle and maintain strict confidentiality.

This role is 100% on-site, Monday to Friday in Ottawa.

The Chief Accountant duties will include: Manage full-cycle accounting, including AP, AR, general ledger, bank reconciliations, and month-end close Oversee payroll administration and employee contract tracking with a third-party provider Support budgeting,



forecasting, financial reporting, and budget-to-actual analysis Manage tuition billing, parent invoicing, collections, and payment processing Process vendor invoices, payment runs, HST filings, donation receipts, and other transactions Prepare financial information for board meetings, finance committee discussions, and annual audits Liaise professionally with parents, school leadership, board members, and external stakeholders Identify prospects to strengthen financial processes, controls, and reporting accuracy Occasional attendance at monthly Board meetings may be required

📌 Chief Accountant Ottawa (Canada)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Canada