HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTORATE DIRECTION DES RESSOURCES HUMAINES

Chief Financial Officer

Directorate: Finance and Procurement

Classification: SEG 3: $169,165 - $198,939 (eligible for performance bonus) 

Job Type: Indeterminate Appointment (permanent, full-time)

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Closing Date: Friday, February 21, 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?

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is accountable to the Chief Corporate Services Officer (CCSO) for the provision of finance, strategic planning, institutional risk management and procurement functions, as well as the Resources Management System. As CFO, there is responsibility for the stewardship, financial risk foresight, financial sign-off and oversight to assure transparency and probity in the financial management of the Senate.

The accountability of the CFO includes:

• Providing corporate and strategic leadership in the development and implementation of a framework of policies, processes, procedures, tools, measures and other enablers;
• The provision of leadership in the definition of requirement; 
• The provision of a stewardship role by providing expert advice to the Clerk of the Senate, the CCSO, the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration (CIBA) and its Steering Committee, to the Budget Subcommittee, to Senators and the Senate Administration on finance and other related subjects under the stewardship of the CFO;
• Strategic planning;
• Institutional risk management; and
• Procurement in the Senate.

Open to

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 and a recognized accounting designation (Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified General Accountant (CGA) or Certified Professional Accountant (CPA)).
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at the executive level in providing leadership and strategic advice to senior executives on complex financial, risk and resource management issues (including procurement,  planning, costing, corporate budgeting, resourcing, financial statements, internal controls, financial policy, financial systems, corporate accounting and reporting).
• Broad experience in directing and managing the work of professional staff in diverse roles.
• Broad experience in relation to major process modernization and transformation.
• Experience in dealing with multiple priorities and projects and working under tight deadlines and with changing priorities within a fast-paced and unique organizational context.
• Experience in identifying emerging trends and in providing leadership to policy, client service and business practices improvements.
• Experience in managing human, financial, materiel and contracted resources.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills, judgement and discretion, in order to provide mentoring and expert functional guidance, and to foster highly effective teamwork.

Linguistic Requirements 

English Reading Comprehension: C

English Written Expression: C

English Oral Interaction: C

French Reading Comprehension: C

French Written Expression: C

French Oral Interaction: C

Competencies

• Integrity
• Respect
• Service
• Communication
• Judgment
• Dependability
• Judgment
• Teamwork and cooperation

 Leadership Competencies

• Sound decision maker
• Strategic thinker
• Engaging team builder
• Ethical leader

 Management Competencies

• People management
• Financial management
• Action 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

Candidates must consent to supply personal information and obtain a security accreditation to be eligible for appointment.