Senior Financial Officer

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario Closing date:January 22, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time Who can applyPersons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.**Applicants are encouraged to apply if they are willing and able to work in, or relocate to or within 40 km of Sudbury, Ontario .** Duties Key Activities: Responsible for overseeing assigned financial activities, including budget monitoring, analysis and reconciliation; identifying and explaining budget variances; participating in financial planning; and ensuring compliance with the Financial Administration Act (FAA). Involved in the development and implementation of key internal controls frameworks, the testing and design of internal controls plans using a risk-based approach and ongoing monitoring of controls. Involved in Accounts Receivable processing and reporting, and responsible for Advanced Collections/ breached & defaulted projects. Work environmentFederal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) is the Government of Canada's economic development organization for Northern Ontario, supporting job creation and economic growth through programs, services and project funding. By partnering with businesses and communities, it fosters a strong, diversified and competitive regional economy. A position with FedNor allows you to be part of a nimble department that has a broad mandate to work on a variety of economic development activities. Why Choose FedNor: Work with a great team who supports each other. Be part of a small department with a big heart. Meaningful work that makes a difference to the region and country. Flexible work arrangements (hybrid environment – mix of working in-person at the office and at home). Intent of the processThe intention of this process is to immediately fill one (1) indeterminate position in Sudbury (Ontario) FedNor Office with a linguistic profile of bilingual imperative BBB/BBB. The successful candidate will be required to relocate to the above region as part of the job requirements if they are not already located in the area. Operational Requirements Willingness and able to work overtime as required. Willingness and ability to travel within Canada occasionally. You need (essential for the job) Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following Education Bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics; OR eligibility* for a recognized professional accounting (CPA) designation.* Eligibility means that a candidate has met all prerequisite learning requirements without having to have obtained actual registration, certification or membership in a professional association. Experience Experience in providing financial services, guidance, and advice to management. Experience in financial reporting and analysing financial data. Experience in providing training and/or presentations on financial management subject matter. Applied / assessed at a later date Abilities and Competencies Ability to adapt to changing priorities and prioritize tasks. Ability to communicate effectively in writing. Ability to communicate effectively orally. Strategic Lens. Collaboration. Results Driven. Language requirements (essential for the job) May be applied / assessed at a later date Asset Qualification Possession of a recognized Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Experience using advance functions of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, V Lookup, and macros. Experience in using data visualization and business intelligence platforms. Experience in using the financial system SAP. Organizational Needs FedNor is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as member of a visible minority group, Indigenous people, person with a disability or women, could be considered in priority. Our commitment We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply. Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first. We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr