Team Lead, Financial Operations

Job summary

The Team Lead provides independent quality review of contract management transactions and ensures compliance with accounting standards. They also lead process improvement initiatives, develop training programs, and provide coaching to junior staff.

Job details

Team Lead, Financial Operations CCC-6 Salary: $117,198 - $134,487 Please see full description & French translation in the attachment below We are committed to delivering Canada to the world, and we want you to join us on this mission The Canadian Commercial Corporation [https://www.ccc.ca/en/about/history/] is Canada’s only government to government contracting agency. For over 75 years, governments around the world have entrusted us to reliably deliver made-in Canada solutions and projects of national importance. Through our international contracting expertise, we simplify and expedite acquisitions from Canadian suppliers across sectors including aerospace, defence and security, information and communications technology, cleantech and energy, and public infrastructure. If you want to support Canadian businesses to build successful commercial relationships with governments around the world, CCC could be your next career move. The Team Lead Financial Operations provides independent quality review with a focus on contract management transactions including ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting standards. The position is responsible for the identification of issues and the preparation and delivery of training and process improvement. Provides support in creating billing payment plans for complex contracts and acts as a subject matter specialist for contract management administration. What you’ll be doing * Supports junior staff by providing guidance and support through coaching and training, while also establishing clear and effective work priorities to foster professional growth and development. * Leads and oversees the implementation and maintenance of robust quality control programs, ensuring compliance with internal controls requirements and best practices to safeguard the organization's financial integrity and enhance its overall financial governance. * Serves as a subject matter specialist to support creation of billing payment plans based on interpretation and application of contracts, legislation and accounting standards and practices and to ensure appropriate recording in electronic systems * Reviews contracts to ensure appropriate application of accounting standards and identifies where corrections and changes are required * Reviews the lifecycle for individual contracts to ensure compliance with all requirements and identifies needed corrections and changes * Reviews electronic records of contract transactions (payments and receivables) to ensure accuracy and compliance * Based on the identification of compliance gaps and deficiencies, supports and/or creates improvement initiatives including new tools / templates, report design and processes * Develops and delivers training programs on contract financial administration to internal employees * Develops methods and testing for electronic contract systems identifying and support new modules and upgrades What you’ll bring to CCC * Completion of an undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, business or commerce * Chartered Professional Accountant designation * Minimum of 8 years of experience in accounting services and/or business services including experience related people management * English Essential. Bilingual in both official languages is strongly recommended * Knowledge of relevant internal controls framework, accounting standards and reporting requirements within the public sector environment Knowledge, skills and experience in managing quality assurance programs and related continuous improvement and training (design and delivery) * Knowledge of office productivity software and databases, discipline-specific software, enterprise software, and technology devices What we will offer you * Competitive & transparent compensation package * Comprehensive benefit program * Defined-benefit pension plan * Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) * In-house learning and development opportunities * Health and Wellness Allowances * Career Growth Opportunities * Free onsite fitness center Check out Life at CCC [https://www.ccc.ca/en/careers/life-at-ccc/] for more! Employee must be able to work in a hybrid work environment in Ottawa, ON. CCC promotes a workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion. CCC is also committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. Please advise us of any accommodation requirements during the selection process.

What you’ll do

The Team Lead provides independent quality review of contract management transactions and ensures compliance with accounting standards. They also lead process improvement initiatives, develop training programs, and provide coaching to junior staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, business, or commerce and possess a Chartered Professional Accountant designation. A minimum of 8 years of experience in accounting or business services, including people management, is required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package • Comprehensive benefit program • Defined-benefit pension plan • Employee and Family Assistance Program • In-house learning and development opportunities • Health and Wellness Allowances • Career Growth Opportunities • Free onsite fitness center

Listed skills

• Data analysis · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial operations
• Contract management
• Accounting standards
• Quality control
• People management
• Training delivery
• Process improvement
• Financial governance
• Internal controls
• Billing payment plans
• Compliance
• Reporting
• Data analysis
• Electronic records management
• Coaching
• Employment Equity
• People Management
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounting
• Standard Accounting Practices
• Mergers And Acquisitions
• Multilingualism
• Billing
• Internal Controls
• Information And Communications Technology
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Contract Management
• English Language
• Finance
• French Language
• Governance
• Government Contracting
• Legislation
• Operations
• Productivity Software
• Quality Management
• Team Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Enterprise Application Software
• Electronic Systems
• Quality Control
• Contract Review

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Administrative
• Financial Operations Analyst Lead
• Financial Manager (General)
• Finance Managers
• Financial Managers