Rating Analyst analyzing infrastructure and project finance credit risks for S&P Global Ratings. Building models, dashboards, and research supporting independent credit opinions.
About the role
- Finance Manager overseeing accounting operations, reporting, controls, and systems at Canada’s national municipal government federation. Leading Finance Operations staff and supporting municipal advocacy programs.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the full accounting operations cycle, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, corporate credit card administration, cash flow management, and financial controls
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes, financial analysis, budgeting, and audit coordination
- Review A/P and A/R transactions and supporting documentation to establish proper audit trails
- Lead validation and registration for the Annual Conference member portal, including system security, user access, and maintenance
- Manage organizational cash flow and supervise the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Finance Team
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including reporting packages for the Finance & Audit Committee and Board of Directors
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements
- Implement system and procedure changes to streamline administration and improve financial controls
- Manage and improve financial systems, reporting processes, dashboards, and analytics
- Lead CRM and ERP system integrations and optimize financial reporting, data quality, and process efficiency
- Review audit results and recommend corrective actions
- Develop and monitor key financial and operational metrics and provide recommendations to senior leadership
- Support membership renewal, recruitment, and engagement initiatives through financial and statistical reporting
- Manage, coach, and develop Finance Operations staff, including recruitment, performance management, training, and professional development
- Maintain relationships with stakeholders, auditors, vendors, and business partners
- Lead special projects and continuous improvement initiatives
- Provide financial advice and support to managers on financial processes, policies, compliance, and reporting
- Liaise between Finance, Operations, and Information Technology on financial systems and process improvements
Requirements
- University degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, with a CPA designation; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years leading Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
- Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of computerized financial ERP applications and analytic tools to interpret data
- Hybrid work with a typical office environment at FCM’s offices in Ottawa
- Must live within 80kms of downtown Ottawa, unless otherwise specified
- Must be authorized to work in Canada
- Knowledge of Power BI, Power Query (M), and Power Pivot (DAX) is a strong asset
- Experience with CRM and Workday platforms is considered an asset
- Knowledge of the municipal sector and/or association environment is considered an asset
- Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements that support productivity and collaboration
- Summer schedule (July 1 to Labour Day): 7-hour workdays
- Fridays off, aligned with team and operational needs
- Ongoing commitment to employee development
- Comprehensive range of employee benefits and services designed to support employee wellbeing and development
- Modern office space in Ottawa’s ByWard Market and downtown core
- Opportunities to travel across Canada, where applicable
- Workplace accommodations available on request
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