About The Opportunity Our client, a well-established not-for-profit organization located downtown Ottawa, is looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join their growing team. This is a newly created, permanent full-time position reporting to the Director, Finance.

The Senior Financial Accountant will support the finance function through accounting, financial reporting, audit support, compliance and process improvement, bringing strong technical knowledge, sound judgment and practical problem-solving skills to drive accurate reporting and continuous improvement.

Duties include but are not limited to:

- Prepare financial statements, working papers, reconciliations and supporting schedules
- Lead and participate in month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities
- Analyze complex accounting transactions and ensure they comply with applicable accounting standards and funding agreements
- Lead and coordinate external audit activities
- Collaborate with Financial Planning & Analysis on budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
- Maintain and improve accounting processes, procedures and internal controls
- Implement finance policies, internal controls and compliance frameworks
- Support the use of automation, AI and other tools to improve finance workflows
- Document procedures and share knowledge with colleagues to support consistency and continuity
- Provide backup support across key finance activities, as required

About You The successful candidate will have the following:

- CPA designation
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of Canadian GAAP and the ability to apply accounting standards
- Working knowledge of Canadian tax requirements relevant to not-for-profit organizations, including commodity taxes and taxable benefits




- Robust ability to analyze complex financial information and recommend practical actions
- Strong process improvement skills, with the ability to identify efficiencies and improve consistency in finance workflows
- Experience with process automation is an asset
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and high proficiency using ERP systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments
- Strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, both independently and as part of a team
- Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive financial information

About the Job

- Permanent, full-time position
- Salary range: $105,000 to $135,000 annually
- Excellent medical and dental benefits, generous vacation package, RRSP matching
- Hybrid: 2-3 days a week onsite

How To Apply Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to [email protected]. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 19495 . LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.

Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

📌 Senior Financial Accountant - Permanent - 19495 (Ottawa)
🏢 LRO Staffing
📍 Ottawa