Join our team to create a better tomorrow for all of us
Senior Accountant will play a critical role in providing timely and accurate financial accounting information and supporting the Foundation’s overall financial strategic direction. The position in integral to the full cycle of accounting, budgeting, financial reporting and general office management.
Our Foundation is a powerhouse team of over 70 staff engaged in Ottawa’s largest campaign to raise funds to help transform the future of tomorrow’s healthcare.
If you’re an experienced accountant, and love:
- Supporting organizations with having accurate and timely financial reporting
- BBeing a part of supporting the Foundations overall financial strategic direction
- Collaborating with other teams to improve processes and efficiencies
- Being a part of impactful and meaningful work that is making a difference to healthcare in our city
This role is for you.
We want YOU by our side to help transform the future of healthcare.
POSITION SNAPSHOT
Position Type: Full-time Permanent (37.5 hours per week)
Number of Vacancies: 1 vacancy
Reporting to: Vice President of Finance and Administration
Number of direct reports: 1.5
Annual Salary: The range for this position is $68,433-$95,267
Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience
Vacation: 4 weeks per annum
Pension and Medical Benefits: Includes medical benefits (semi-private hospital, extended health care, vision care, dental care); life insurance; employee and family assistance program; defined benefits pension, and more.
Location: Hybrid Role at the Civic Campus
Languages: English essential. French an asset.
Deadline to Apply: We will start reviewing applications immediately and will continue reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis. We therefore encourage candidates to apply early.
Questions?
Feel free to schedule a call with Kristen Shier, Human Resource Officer, at TOHF‑jobs@toh.ca
Read on to learn more about us and the future you.
OUR MISSION: THE CAMPAIGN TO CREATE TOMORROW
The Ottawa Hospital Foundation has launched the historic $500 million Campaign to Create Tomorrow, a multi-year campaign to support the construction of a new state-of-the-art hospital on Carling Avenue, as well as world-leading medical research. It’s the largest ever fundraising campaign in our region’s history, representing an ambitious vision for the future of healthcare.
The Campaign to Create Tomorrow already has overwhelming community support. Our team of fundraisers have raised $404m since launching the campaign 5 years ago, which includes some of the largest-ever donations in our city’s history.
“I came from the private sector and was lacking fulfillment. My job was focused on the bottom-line – to make money for a corporation. The Foundation was a welcome change. I connect with the cause, and my work actually matters.”
WHAT YOUR JOB WILL LOOK LIKE:
Financial Reporting:
- Preparation of internal monthly financial statements and management reports.
- Maintain accurate general ledger records and prepare monthly account reconciliations.
- Investigate and resolve accounting issues while providing recommendations on improvements.
- Support the annual external audit.
Budgeting:
- Support the preparation of the annual operating budget.
- Review overall budget submissions for completeness and reasonableness.
- Analyze variance monthly and provide insights to management.
- Support cashflow forecasting.
- Prepare Ad hoc reports as needed.
Team Leadership:
- Supervise and provide direct leadership to accounting staff.
- Oversee the performance and goal setting to accounting staff.
- Oversee the continuous improvement of department workflows.
Operations:
- Supervises the purchasing/accounts payables/receivables/investments processes.
- Supervise staff lottery operations while ensuring we adhere to all relevant legislation.
- Act as back-up to HR Officer on HR and Payroll.
- Supervise the preparation of reports and responses to financial inquiries.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial procedures and documentation.
Office management:
- Monitor overall supply purchases while flagging any inconsistencies.
- Provide additional support to various projects as required.
- Work collaboratively and strategically with all members across the organizations to achieve goals.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- CPA designation preferred
- University or college degree in accounting, finance or related field
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in financial management
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance
- Advanced knowledge of general business and full-cycle accounting practices
- Knowledge of financial controls and process
- Tech savvy including accounting software, AI, project management software, advanced Excel and other MS Office products
- Ability for forge meaningful and collaborative working relationships with colleagues across the organization
- Diplomacy and tact when enforcing compliance with financial protocols/procedures
Operational requirements:
- Willingness and ability to work outside of regular business hours as required.
HOW TO APPLY
Please forward your resume and cover letter outlining your experience, salary expectations and why you think you would be a suitable candidate for this position to TOHF-jobs@toh.ca. Your application should be submitted in Word format and should use the following title: Firstname_Last Name_Senior Accountant
The Ottawa Hospital Foundation values diversity and embraces an organizational culture that is inclusive and free of bias and discrimination. The Foundation is committed to a board and staff that is comprised of talented and dedicated individuals with a diverse mix of expertise, experience, skills, and backgrounds.
The Foundation does not use AI to screen/review applicants.
We would like to thank all applicants in advance and advise them that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
