Posted 11 days ago
Accounting Manager/Supervisor
@ Robert Half
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Robert Half is hiring an Accounting Manager/Supervisor in Ottawa, Ontario, to lead the finance function, oversee daily accounting and audit preparation, and present financial results to executives and the Board. The role requires a Chartered Accountant designation, at least 7 years of accounting experience, and 5 years of people leadership.
Pay:
$110,000–$129,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Produce monthly financial results and present them to executives and the Board
- Oversee daily accounting activities and staff output
- Guide audit preparation with external auditors
- Approve accounting policies and control activities
- Lead, coach and develop finance team employees
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary education in Finance and Accounting
- Chartered Accountant designation
- At least 7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience
- At least 5 years of supervisory or people leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards and audit practices
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Management experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Chartered Accountant |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Finance, Accounting |
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🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We provide dynamic contract, temporary, and permanent placement solutions across finance, accounting, technology, marketing, creative, legal, and administrative sectors. 🏆 In the last 12 months, Robert Half has been recognized as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune, and with Protiviti, has been named one of the Fortune® World's Most Admired Companies™ and 100 Best Companies to Work For. 🏦 Traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI), we’re at the forefront of innovation in talent acquisition.
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,724,671
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 27,769
- Reported office locations
- 2884 Sand Hill Road Suite 200, Menlo Park, CA 94025, US
- 2613 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, California 94583, US
- Robert Half International, Avenue Louise, 250 - 5th floor, Brussels, 1050, BE
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- Robert Half International, Av. Dr. Cardoso de Melo, 1184, 11° andar, Sao Paulo, SP 04548-004, BR
- Robert Half International, Level 24, 1 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000, AU
- 140 William St, Melbourne, VIC 3000, AU
- Avenida Doutor Cardoso de Melo 1184, São Paulo, BR
- 2613 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA 94583, US
- 20, Avenue André Prothin, Tour Europlaza, Courbevoie, Île-de-France 92400, FR
- Business categories
- Skill Assessment
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Employment
- Consulting
- Recruiting
- Marketing
- Security
- Advertising
- Staffing Agency
- Other recorded names
- Robert Half
- Robert Half
- Specialties
- consulting services
- accounting jobs
- finance jobs
- administrative jobs
- legal jobs
- IT jobs
- recruitment
- recruitment agency
- creative jobs
- staffing
- hiring
- employment agency
- contract talent
- contract professionals
- talent solutions
- contract employment
- permanent placement
- customer support jobs
- and marketing jobs
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
- Reported total investment
- 0
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🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Menlo Park, CA |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1948 |
| Specialties | consulting servicesaccounting jobsfinance jobsadministrative jobslegal jobsIT jobsrecruitmentrecruitment agencycreative jobsstaffing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 502 |
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We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead financial operations and provide clear, reliable reporting for leadership and governance groups in Ottawa, Ontario. This position is suited to a collaborative leader who can guide a finance team, strengthen controls, and translate complex financial information into practical business insight. The successful candidate will play an important role in planning, audit coordination, process improvement, and the ongoing development of efficient accounting practices.
Responsibilities:
• Produce and present monthly financial results, analysis, and supporting commentary to management, executives, provincial partners, and the Board of Directors.
• Oversee daily accounting activities across the finance function, reviewing transactions, workflows, and staff output to maintain accuracy and efficiency.
• Guide audit preparation for interim and year-end reviews, working closely with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth process.
• Partner with senior finance leaders to communicate audit outcomes and key financial matters to the Audit Committee and Board of Directors.
• Evaluate opportunities to improve finance operations through technology, including supporting accounting system implementation or upgrades and related process enhancements.
• Approve and enforce accounting policies, procedures, reconciliations, and control activities to support compliance and dependable financial reporting.
• Prepare cash flow analysis and develop ad hoc financial reports to support planning, decision-making, and operational needs.
• Strengthen internal control practices and financial risk management measures to promote sound stewardship of organizational funds.
• Lead, coach, and develop Finance Unit employees through recruitment, training, performance management, and succession planning initiatives.
Key Qualifications:
• Post-secondary education in Finance and Accounting.
• Chartered Accountant designation.
• At least 7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory or people leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit practices.
• Experience working with financial software, ERP platforms, and tools such as Microsoft Office; exposure to systems such as ADP, BlackLine, or Concur is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, identify issues and trends, and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
If this position interests you and you meet all the key qualifications, please apply online today!
Job Reference Number: 0013509843
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