Director, Accounting Operations

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The role

Working with clients and partners the Finance and Procurement Services Branch plays a foundational role in supporting NRCs research excellence. Were a team of more than 180 employees working across three directorates located across the country each contributing to the financial and procurement backbone that keeps NRCs scientific and innovation work moving forward.

Our vision is to be trusted forward-thinking partners delivering innovative financial and procurement solutions that enable NRCs research excellence. And our mission is to deliver partner-centered financial and procurement services that ensure compliance efficiency and operational success all through our people our expertise and our commitment to continuous improvement.

We are seeking a Director Accounting Operations to provide strategic leadership and oversight of financial management accounting and comptrollership functions within a complex federal environment. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of financial policies legislation and internal control requirements. This role requires a leader who can guide the development implementation and continuous improvement of financial policies processes and systems while ensuring alignment with government-wide priorities emerging trends and organizational objectives.

The Director leads the planning and delivery of client-focused financial services manages human and financial resources and supports sound decision-making through the analysis of complex multi-dimensional information. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence negotiate and build consensus across stakeholders during periods of change. This position also calls for a forward-thinking leader who can develop and execute strategic approaches foster innovation in financial operations and ensure the organization remains responsive compliant and effective in a dynamic business and technology environment.

Screening criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

Bachelors degree from a recognized university with specialization in accounting finance business administration or commerce and possesses a professional accounting designation (i.e. CPA-CA CPA-CMA or CPA-CGA).

For information oncertificates and diplomas issued abroad please see Degree equivalency

Experience

• Recent and significant experience in financial management and accounting in the federal government.
• Extensive experience in the delivery of financial services for financial and management accounting financial policy and internal controls.
• Extensive experience in analyzing and interpreting complex financial and accounting information.
• Extensive experience in analyzing developing and implementing business processes and procedures.
• Recent experience in providing strategic financial advice to senior management on a wide-range of subjects.
• Experience in managing human and financial resources.

Condition of employment

Secret clearance

A thorough security clearance process will be applied.

For a Secret Clearance verification of background information over a period of 10 years is required. Individuals must have lived in Canada for a sufficient period of time to enable the security screening process.

Language requirements

BilingualImperativeCBC/CBC

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical competencies

• Knowledge of financial management accounting and comptrollership principles and internal control requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of federal government financial policies procedures and legislation.
• Extensive knowledge of financial management priorities and emerging trends in the federal government and their potential impact on operations and business activities.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in providing leadership for the planning and delivery of client-oriented services.
• Ability to lead people and negotiate consensus through significant organizational change while keeping both employees and partners engaged.
• Ability to develop present and implement a strategic approach/business plan.
• Ability to manage effectively in a complex and continuously changing business and technology environment.
• Ability to analyze complex multi-dimensional information and make timely decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Behavioural competencies

• Inspirational Leadership (Level 2)
• Strategic Outlook and Alignment (Level 2)
• Drive for Results and Efficiency (Level 2)
• Leverage Collaborative Relationships (Level 2)
• Financial Management (Level 2)
• Client Relationship Management (Level 2)
• Industry Sector Knowledge (Level 2)
• Service Orientation (Level 2)
• People Management (Level 4)

Competency Profile(s)

For this position the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Management Competencies (MG)

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Compensation

From $142179to $170588per annum.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range ofcompetitive benefits including a robust pension plan comprehensive health and dental coverage disability and life insurance office closure at the end of December and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

Notes

• In 2025 the NRC was chosen as one of Canadas Top Employers for Young People a National Capital Region Top Employerand Forbes Canadas Best Employer.
• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRCs directives.
• A pre-qualified listmay be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the education and experience factors listed on the poster. Candidates must use the education/experience criteria as a header and respond to each criteria demonstrating how they meet them by providing concrete addition the candidate is encouraged to describe when where and how they gained the experience. Failure to provide an appropriate cover letter will result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.