Financial officer Jobs in Gatineau, QC

Financial Controller

Full-Time Fixed Term Contract (7 months)

Ashbury College is a leading not-for-profit independent day and boarding school for students in Grades 4 to 12 located in Ottawa Canadas capital and the traditional unceded territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin Nation. We are proud to serve a vibrant and diverse community of over 60 nationalities including students from the National Capital Region the international diplomatic corps and both domestic and international boarding families.

At Ashbury College our mission is to inspire intellectually curious compassionate and responsible global citizens. We pursue this through excellence in teaching and learning whole student development and a deep commitment to access inclusion and sustainability. Our inclusive and collaborative communitymade up of dedicated employees volunteers and studentscelebrates diversity and actively works to remove barriers to equity making our school stronger and more vibrant.

Ashbury College is currently seeking a financial controller for a fixed-term contract. Reporting to the CFO and Head of School this role is responsible for financial reconciliations financial planning and analysis and payroll reconciliations. They are also responsible for being the primary support to and oversight of the Finance team.

Candidates should be aware that this position is a fixed-term contract for approximately 7 months with the possibility of extension.

The successful candidate brings over five years of progressive finance / accounting experience is an enthusiastic articulate and creative financial professional who demonstrates initiative integrity and attention to detail. Must be a collegial team player with strong communication skills

Minimum Requirements

• Post Secondary Education in Finance / Accounting
• CPA designation
• 5 years of progressive Finance / Accounting experience
• Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated experience with not-for-profit fund accounting

Preferred Qualifications

Key Skills and Behaviours

Main Duties & Responsibilities

People Management

Ashbury College provides a competitive compensation and group health and pension benefits package.

We encourage all qualified candidates to submit their applications at their earliest convenience. Please note that the p osting will be removed once the position is successfully filled.

We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds especially those from groups that have faced historical and / or systemic barriers to equity. Joining Ashbury means contributing to a dynamic learning environment where your unique perspectives and experiences help shape a more inclusive future.

Should you have any questions about this position please email

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Key Skills

Accounting Software,GAAP,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,IFRS,Sage,Regulatory Reporting,Workers' Compensation Law,Budgeting,ERP Systems,Financial Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1