Who We Are

SCC is a small but impactful Crown corporation that reports to Parliament through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Using our expertise and vast network, SCC helps organizations by opening a gateway to possibilities, both at home and abroad. We bring people together, foster collaboration and expand their horizons in trade, sustainability and global connectivity. We represent and advance Canada’s interests on the international stage in ways no other organization can.

As Canada’s national standardization body, SCC offers more than a few pieces of the standards development and conformity assessment puzzle. We provide comprehensive strategies that allow Canadian businesses and innovators to contribute to shaping established and emerging markets. We help knock down trade barriers and create opportunities for businesses to innovate and expand into new markets by laying the foundation for their success.

SCC’s work also helps drive Canada’s health, well-being and economic prosperity. Whether it’s the food we eat, the products and technologies we use, or how we get to work, every aspect of our lives is touched by standards. Standards and conformity assessment not only provide confidence in the quality and safety of products and services, they also play an integral role in improving the overall health and safety of Canadians, and of their setting.

At SCC, everything we do is aimed at improving Canadians’ quality of life and economic prosperity.

Our Culture A recipient of Waterstone’s Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures award in 2023, 2024, and 2025, we foster a culture grounded in our core values of respect, professionalism, and integrity.



Our culture continues to evolve as we adapt to new ways of working, strengthening our ability to collaborate, remain agile, and support one another. This sustained recognition reflects a workplace defined by compassion, flexibility, and a shared commitment to excellence.

A Day in the Life of a Finance Analyst The Finance Analyst supports SCC’s financial management and operations by processing accurate financial transactions, expense claims, and maintaining reliable records. They apply specialized knowledge and sound judgment to ensure compliance with SCC’s financial policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements, and they leverage SCC’s financial systems to support efficient operations.

The Finance

Analyst may be assigned to different finance-related activities based on operational needs and work assignments.

Your Background

Requirements

Security clearance: Secret

Language: Bilingual Imperative (SISS) Education Post secondary education in accounting with an accounting designation in good standing or in the advance process of obtaining the full designation Experience and skills 3 years experience in financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable, collection, and expense claims.

3 years experience with ERP systems and financial tools for transaction processing and reporting, including familiarity with platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics, SAP,



or Oracle.

In-depth knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Knowledge of the Income Tax Act. Knowledge of the methods for preparing variance analyses and cost-based analyses.

You May Also

Have CPA designation Key Activities Processing accounts payable transactions, such as vendor invoices, expense claims, and payment runs.

Reconciling accounts receivable transactions, monitoring outstanding balances, and ensuring timely collection and posting of receipts.

Maintaining documentation and audit trails for financial transactions to meet internal control and audit requirements.

Assisting with treasury activities, including monitoring cash flow, arranging payments, and preparing documentation.

Supporting tax-related activities, including preparing filings.

Contributing to month-end and year-end closing by preparing journal entries, reconciling ledgers, and assembling audit working papers.

Managing and updating capital asset records and supporting asset lifecycle tracking.

Developing financial reports and dashboards to provide accurate and timely information.

Analyzing financial trends and performing costing exercises to identify efficiency opportunities.

Participating in internal and external audits by preparing reconciliations, documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.

Identifying opportunities for process improvements and to enhance compliance, and contributing to the development of policies, procedures, job aids, and training materials.

Adapting to changing priorities and operational needs, working flexibly across various finance activities.

📌 Finance Analyst (Ottawa)
🏢 Standards Council of Canada
📍 Ottawa