Who Can Apply?:

Internal (DCC Employees Only)

Salary Range

$93,938 - $122,116

Employment Status

Continuing

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid (2 days/week)

Term Length

Security Level

Reliability

Language Requirement

Bilingual Mandatory

Closing Date

09/10/2026

Country

Canada

This position has been designated as bilingual mandatory. Candidates who do not currently meet the language requirements are still encouraged to apply.

The Team Leader, Accounting and Reporting, leads the preparation of external and internal financial reports, including those intended for the Board of Directors. Supporting the Controller, the incumbent leads DCC’s accounting operations and month-end close process, and safeguards DCC and Government of Canada assets.

The Team

Leader strives to increase the efficiency of corporate financial processes and strengthen systems of internal control by analyzing current practices, formulating improvements and making recommendations for drafting and revising policies. The incumbent leads a team of professionals and manages the human resources responsibilities for the team. In addition, the incumbent supports the development of the Corporate Plan, and of all in-year budget updates and financial reports.

KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:

Primary

- Lead and review work of accounting operations team to ensure timely and accurate monthly financial close
- Review and maintain monthly general ledger reconciliations to the subledger on a timely basis
- Lead the preparation of DCC’s external financial reports, ensuring their accuracy and timeliness, and that they comply with International Financial
- Reporting Standards and legislative authorities
- Lead and provide guidance to the team on expense management, accounts payable, purchase orders, contract payments and service billing
- Lead the preparation of reliable and timely internal financial reports
- Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to refine processes for the Finance team
- Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts, and ensure they comply with DCC’s Cash Management Policy
- Support DCC’s annual financial audit by the Office of the Auditor General
- Support regional internal verifications (section 33 and 34 of the Financial Administration Act) and auditing
- Help maintain the process for Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer certification of internal controls
- Support the development and implementation of financial strategies, policies and initiatives to help ensure overall effectiveness of financial and accounting services
- Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholders




- Manage risk and ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectations
- Perform human resources functions (e.g. coach, supervise, mentor, plan and allocate resources, manage performance)

Other

- Provide training and guidance on financial systems
- Other duties as assigned

Skills

General and Specific Knowledge

- Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in finance
- Best practices and trends in strategic planning and human resources management
- Project and risk management principles
- Corporate, government and legislative reporting requirements

Formal Education And/or Certification(s) And Experience

- Minimum: college diploma in accounting or related field with four or more years’ relevant experience or the equivalent
- Preferred: university degree in accounting or related field with four or more years’ relevant experience and the Chartered Professional Accountant designation (i.e. CPA, CA, CMA, CGA)

Abilities

- Use applicable computer software and operating systems
- Analyze financial data
- Display superior interpersonal and communication skills
- Resolve complex problems with multiple stakeholders
- Apply project management techniques
- Demonstrate business acumen, leadership and human resources management skills

DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

- Lead and manage direct and indirect reports
- Provide functional direction and advice to other employees, senior management and the Client-Partners

WORKING CONDITIONS

- Typical office environment with occasional travel

To begin a career with Defence Construction Canada (DCC), you must be a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. As a condition of employment with DCC, a minimum reliability security status clearance is required and some roles may require secret security status clearance. DCC is responsible for the Personnel Security Clearance process . Typically to be eligible for a "Reliability" clearance, you must have five years of verifiable background information and to be eligible for a "Secret" clearance, you must have 10 years of verifiable background information. The process usually involves reference inquiries, verification of qualifications, criminal records checks, and credit checks (as required) and may require fingerprints.

For more information about obtaining a security clearance, please review the Standard on Security Screening .





Required The appropriate security clearance is a condition of employment and it is the candidate’s or employee’s responsibility to ensure, they are able to obtain and maintain their required security level clearance to begin or continue their employment with DCC. Failure to obtain or maintain, the appropriate level of security clearance means either the candidate or employee will not receive a job offer, the conditional offer will be rendered null and void or their employment will be terminated with cause. A thorough security clearance process will be applied to all candidates or employees considered for an appointment; this process includes inquiries, verifications and assessments regarding matters such as, but not limited to:

- criminal record checks
- reference checks
- previous employment
- open source checks
- credit/financial status

DCC's Code of Business Conduct (Code) is a condition of employment. It serves to enhance public confidence in the integrity of DCC Employees and provides clarity to Employees on a number of issues, including real or perceived conflicts of interest. Before applying to this (or any) position at DCC, candidates shall familiarize themselves with the Code, because current employees are required to certify that they have read, understood, and agreed to observe the Code upon commencing work at DCC. Employees are further required to review their obligations under the Code and notify the President's Office of any changes in their circumstances at the earliest possible opportunity, and to complete the Annual Update once a year.

Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace!

Roles at DCC will require security at various levels including Reliability, Secret, Top Secret and for Canadian Eyes Only (proof of Citizenship required). While we welcome applications to our roles who are not Canadian citizens who are eligible to work in Canada and have at least 5 years of verifiable background information, selection will depend on the specific role’s requirements.

At DCC, we are committed to ensuring everyone has a voice and can be their authentic selves in our workplace. We actively encourage applications from all, including but not limited to, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and members of the LGBTQ2+ community.

DCC’s goal is to provide barrier-free access to employment opportunities and workspaces for employees and candidates. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Should you require accommodation, please email [email protected] .

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