Specialist, Budgeting and Internal Reporting (Finance) (Telework/Hybrid)

Position Title:

Specialist, Budgeting and Internal Reporting (Finance) (Telework/Hybrid)

Status of Employment:

Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

English, French

Language Skills:

English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing), French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)

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:

2025-06-11 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

As a Specialist in our team, you will provide support to Senior Specialists of Media Partner and Corporate Manager Local Accounting in the areas of Accounting, Planning, Budgeting, Reporting and Forecasting. This includes conducting detailed and complex analysis and research of financial information and other non-financial data to support those activities. You will guide and liaise with Media Partners and other Finances offices in order to gather information to support the results of their analysis.

Please note that we are looking to fill one temporary position (full-time) for a period of 2 years. The location for this role is in Ottawa.

Tasks:

• Through ongoing reviews and analysis of accounts and financial data in the general ledger, as well as contracts and agreements and other financial statements, assists and contributes to the assurance that the official books of account of the Corporation are properly maintained. Undertakes special topical research as necessary to compliment, support and complete such statements.
• Investigates issues that are administrative in nature or specific to Media Partners. Conducts detailed and complex analysis of financial and non-financial data.
• Monitors adherence to accounting standards, policies, procedures and guidelines, identifies deviations and inconsistent applications and makes recommendations for updates and changes where required.
• Provides specialized advice, guidance and direction to Finance offices in matters pertaining to above areas of activity.
• Prepare quarterly General Ledger variance analysis.
  
  

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related fields.
• One to three years of experience in related fields.
• Fluently bilingual in French and English. Strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Capacity to interpret and reorganize data and information of a complex nature for presentation to all levels of management, in a clear and concise manner.
• High attention to detail, independent and proactive.
• Intermediate to advanced excel skills required.
• Experience with Google Suite, specifically Google Sheets is an asset.
• Good teamwork qualities and be capable of working with various levels of management.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines, involving complex analysis (with frequent interruptions).
  
  

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 Diversity and Inclusion section 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 recruitment@cbc.ca.

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. 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