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CBC/Radio-Canada Corporate Manager, Local Accounting (Finance) in Ottawa, Ontario
Position Title:
Corporate Manager, Local Accounting (Finance)
Status of Employment:
Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)
Position Language Requirement:
Language Skills:
Work at CBC/Radio-Canada
At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.
Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.
Unposting Date:
2025-04-07 11:59 PM
Corporate Manager, Local Accounting (Finance)
As Corporate Manager, Local Accounting, you will participate in the decision making process and provide a high degree of professional counsel, advice and guidance to management in the areas of local accounting and administrative services. In carrying out these functions, you will ensure that managers are aware of all policies, procedures and controls to ensure that the assets of the Corporation are safeguarded and that expenditures are in accordance with approved business plans.
You will recommend changes and updates to policies and procedures as required to address changes in the operating environment.You will also ensure that financial transactions are recorded in the books of account on a timely basis to facilitate the production of accurate and timely reports for Media Partners and Corporate management
You will have to support Finance in the production of the quarterly and annual reports of the Corporation and coordinate the work of the Local Accounting team; train, direct and manage staff.
As a leader, inspiring those around you must come naturally. You feel compelled to challenge traditional ways of thinking and are focused on always doing things better and helping those around you do the same. We count on you to shape the culture that helps our people thrive – all while navigating a constantly evolving environment.
This is a temporary role until September 2026.
We are looking for a candidate with the following:
Professional accounting designation - CPA.
Must have between five (5) to ten (10) years of experience in related field.
Bilingual (French and English).
In-depth knowledge, training and experience in the areas of general accounting, processing, and internal controls and a good understanding of the planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting activities.
Must be familiar with and capable of using various software packages in delivering reports and projects.
Knowledge of broadcast environment in order to best counsel their clients, an asset.
Must have a high level of interpersonal skills, tact, diplomacy and persuasion.
Excellent planning organizational skills, sound judgment and initiative.
Accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate staff.
Must be able of working effectively as a team member.
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next
step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:
A mandatory Criminal record check.
Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.
CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/working-with-us/jobs/diversity-inclusion-cbc-rc) of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca .
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/values-ethics/conduct) . All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/human-resources/conflicts) . In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.
Primary Location:
181 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1K9
Number of Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Full time
At CBC/Radio-Canada (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en) , we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.