Apply advanced accounting knowledge to budgets and payroll at the University of Ottawa’s Main Campus, supporting Student Affairs financial operations.

This temporary Senior Officer Finance assignment coordinates financial processes across the sector for twelve months. You will analyze budgets, identify inconsistencies, advise managers and researchers, verify payroll reports, and reconcile issues with Payroll Services. The work also includes applying policies, preparing documentation, and producing financial reports for operations, planning, and audits.

Key Responsibilities:

- Analyze budgets, projections, shortfalls, and financial statements
- Recommend effective budget preparation approaches to managers and researchers
- Verify payroll reports and coordinate reconciliation with Payroll Services




- Prepare scheduled and ad hoc financial reports
- Submit required financial data to granting agencies

Requirements:

- Minimum three years’ demonstrated experience in a similar position
- Advanced accounting principles knowledge through education or equivalent experience
- Bilingual French and English oral and reading proficiency
- Experience interpreting, explaining, and applying policies and regulations
- Ability to produce quality work under strict deadlines

Support Student Affairs with exact budget analysis, payroll verification, financial reporting, and clear bilingual guidance.

📌 University Budget and Payroll Specialist (Canada)
🏢 University of Ottawa
📍 Canada