Job Description

Closing Date: Sunday May 25, 2025
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTORATE
DIRECTION DES RESSOURCES HUMAINES
Senior Financial Officer
Directorate: Finance and Procurement
Classification: SEN 8: $84,951 - $107,485
Job Type: Indeterminate Appointment (permanent, full-time)
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Closing Date: Sunday May 25, 2025
About the Senate
The Senate plays a unique role in shaping our country's democracy. As members of the upper house of Parliament, senators examine legislation, study public policy, champion causes and conduct interparliamentary diplomacy.
As a workplace, the Senate is composed of dynamic people representing our nation's diverse talents, backgrounds and perspectives. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is provided full and equal opportunity and access to employment, development and advancement. Build and advance your career by joining a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in support of senators and the institution.
How will you contribute?
Under the direction of the Manager of Financial Services, the Senior Financial Officer advocates sound financial management policies and practices while providing advice on Senate and central agency policies. Daily tasks include supervising the processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable while establishing work plans, assigning work and assessing employee performance. The SFO also conceives and prepares a wide variety of financial information while overseeing financial systems. Additionally, the incumbent will have the responsibility of conducting cost-benefit and trend analysis, planning and budgeting, as well as resource allocation.
Open to
The general public to staff one (1) indeterminate full-time position in the Finance and Procurement Directorate.
This selection process may be used to staff determinate or indeterminate positions at the same level with similar requirements.
The Senate of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve, starting with an inclusive and barrier-free hiring process. You are entitled to apply in the official language of your choice (English or French) and you can request to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
Prerequisites

• University degree with specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics, or eligibility for a recognized professional accounting designation; OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience;
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years experience in accounting operations;
• A previous experience on Parliament Hill is an asset;
• Experience in providing functional guidance to various stakeholders;
• Experience in analyzing financial transactions to ensure compliance with policies and accounting standards;
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting concepts, and trend analysis;
• Good knowledge of Senator's Office Management Policy (SOMP);
• Knowledge of the techniques and processes supporting different types of financial transactions and the system linkages with government central systems (e.g. PSPC's Receiver General General Ledger (RGGL) and the Standard Payment System (SPS);
• Ability to perform financial reconciliations;
• Ability to plan, organize and establish priorities;
• Experience using an Integrated Finance and Materiel System such as UNIT4, SAP, FreeBlance and the Receiver General's Payment Systems is considered an asset.

Linguistic Requirements
English Reading Comprehension: C
English Written Expression: B
English Oral Interaction: C
French Reading Comprehension: C
French Written Expression: B
French Oral Interaction: C
Competencies
Integrity
Respect
Service
Judgement
Developing Self & Others
Communication
People Management
Organizational Needs
The Senate of Canada is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace where all employees are provided full and equal access to employment, development and advancement opportunities.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Candidates must consent to supply personal information and obtain a security accreditation to be eligible for appointment.