Job Description

Position Title: Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Policies (Finance) (Telework/Hybrid)
Status of Employment: Permanent
Position Language Requirement:
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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: 2025-07-23 11:59 PM
This role is a hybrid work arrangement. Work schedule to be discussed with the hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department.
Your role
The Senior Specialist will be a key player within the CRTC and Financial Operations team in the ongoing review and maintenance of the financial policies. The role will have to recommend changes and/or updates to existing policies, collaborate with Finance on various matters to determine whether policies, procedures and guidelines, pertaining to accounting principles and applications are being adhered to. They will design, and sometimes provide, training and pertinent tools to support business units. The senior specialist will also schedule, prepare, and execute quarterly procedures, analysis and reports (as required). In addition, they will perform analysis and testing to confirm compliance and adherence to financial policies and directives, provide feedback and assist with the development and implementation of appropriate action plans.
The preferred location for this role is in Ottawa, but we will consider candidates based in Toronto and Montreal as well.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with the Senior Manager and the Executive Director in the planning and coordination of the strategy for the ongoing review and update of all financial policies, procedures and guidelines. Manages/plans his projects to ensure successful completion of deliverables on time. Advises the Senior Manager or Executive Director on time of all significant deviations from the project plans.
Prepare preliminary work and analysis of our current policies in comparison with the
Treasury Board, other crown corporations or best practices, provides input and makes recommendations.
Prepare tools and training and coordinates the communication to launch new or updated policies and related documentation. Provides training or information sessions if required.
Monitors the adherence to policies, procedures and guidelines. Interprets policies, procedures and guidelines and provides managers with counsel, advice, and guidance.
Based on the established audit plan, conducts scheduled post-audits on financial transactions to determine whether policies are being adhered to on a consistent basis.
Prepare proactive disclosure reports.
Supports the management of Access to Information and privacy requests
Schedule, prepare and execute quarterly procedures, analysis and reports (as required).
Supports the Senior Manager with corporate finance deliverables pertaining to CRTC reporting and analysis, including; annual CRTC submissions, finance projections associated with CRTC license renewals, TM1 automation and periodic questions/requests from the CRTC, Regulatory Affairs, and/or Communications.
We are looking for a candidate with the following:
Professional accounting designation (CPA), working toward it, or an equivalent industry experience.
Strong understanding of CBC/Radio-Canada's culture and ways to execute quickly.
Proficiency in English and French.
Three to five years of experience in one of the following fields: Policy, Internal Controls over
Financial Reporting, Budgeting and Forecasting and Audit.
Knowledge, training and experience in the following areas: financial reporting and accounting, IFRS guidelines, financial legislation, financial operations, corporate financial policies and procedures, internal controls and audit practices and protocol.
Knowledge and experience working with computer software systems (specifically Microsoft Office).
Knowledge of ERP software applications and also with various software packages in order to prepare appropriate reports using illustrative graphs or tables is an asset.
Technical writing capacity and strong communication skills are required.
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 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 .
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our . All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on . 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