Bilingual Director of Finance & Administration - Permanent - 19404

About The Opportunity Our nationally recognized client located in Downtown Ottawa is looking for a Bilingual Director of Finance & Administration to join their established organization on a full-time, permanent basis. This organization fosters professional growth and leadership while offering a competitive compensation package, all within a supportive, collaborative work culture. Duties include but are not limited to: Coordination and preparation of budget and financial forecasts, institute and maintain planning and control procedures and analyze report variances Financial reporting and production of financial statements- prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports while ensuring accuracy Management of General Ledger and related accounting duties Preparing Month and Year End closing, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation Oversee processing of payroll, remittances, union dues, & WSIB Submission of tax remittances Liaising with auditors, take an active role in internal and external Audit, providing required reporting Provide representation and work directly with the union on all matters Work closely with the Board of Directors, providing insight on financial matters Ensuring compliance as well as implementation of process improvements, monitoring for accurate and successful execution Oversee and provide support to accounting and administration team Participate in other active projects and ad hoc reporting as needed Provide contributions and recommendations regarding financial and operational aspects of the organization, communicating with Senior Management on strategic initiatives About You The successful candidate will have the following: Fluently Bilingual in both official languages (English, French) CPA Designation- Active in Good Standing 5+ years of experience in Accounting & Finance in a Senior role 3+ years of previous leadership experience of a team of 4+ staff Previous experience with Unionized environments a strong asset Advanced level Microsoft Excel Strong oral, written, and communication skills Strong problem-solving skills Highly organized, strong attention to detail Excellent interpersonal skills, self-starter, collaborative About the Job The salary band for this role is $120,000 to $130,000 depending on relevant previous experience. How To Apply Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to [email protected]. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 19404. LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate. Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

The Director of Finance & Administration is responsible for coordinating budgets, financial forecasts, and the production of accurate financial statements. They will oversee the accounting and administration team, manage payroll and tax remittances, and liaise with auditors and the Board of Directors.

Candidates must be fluently bilingual in English and French and hold an active CPA designation in good standing. A minimum of 5 years of senior accounting experience and 3 years of leadership experience managing a team of 4 or more is required.

• Problem solvingPreferred
• OrganizationPreferred
• BudgetingPreferred
• Financial ReportingPreferred
• interpersonal skillsPreferred
• LeadershipPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Process ImprovementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting
• Financial Forecasting
• General Ledger Management
• Payroll Processing
• Tax Remittances
• Audit Coordination
• Union Relations
• Leadership
• Microsoft Excel
• Bilingualism
• Problem Solving
• Organization
• Interpersonal Skills
• Strategic Planning
• Process Improvement

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 26, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level