HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTORATE
DIRECTION DES RESSOURCES HUMAINES
Comptroller, and Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO)
Selection Process Number: 12631705
Directorate: Finance and Procurement
Classification: SEG 2: $160,037 - $188,257 (eligible for performance bonus)
Job Type: Indeterminate Appointment (permanent, full-time)
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Closing Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
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 Comptroller is the Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) for the Senate and is accountable for establishing and managing the strategic and business frameworks that govern the delivery of financial management operations for the Senate across the full range of activities, encompassing financial policy, resource planning, expenditure management, internal controls, financial forecasting and reporting, accounting and costing. The DCFO provides strategic advice and guidance to the CFO and the Clerk of the Senate for the implementation, application and continuous renewal of the Senate’s operational and financial control frameworks, processes and systems for financial management. The Comptroller formulates and recommends funding strategies to meet client portfolio financial requirements in the short, medium and long-term. The DCFO is a key contributor to the development of strategies and processes focused on results and prudent resource utilization by the Administration and senators.
Responsibilities include promoting and advancing the continued modernization of the financial accountability framework to reflect best practices and the evolving directions of central agencies, as well as to ensure enhanced services to the Senate in areas of financial comptrollership, including financial management policies, processes and standards for both Senators and the Senate Administration. The Comptroller is also accountable for ensuring the quality and integrity of the Senate’s financial records, and leading the Public Accounts activities, including report of senators’ individual expenditures.
Open to
The general public to staff one (1) indeterminate full-time position in the Finance and Procurement direction.
This selection process may be used to staff determinate or indeterminate positions at the same level with similar requirements.
In addition to their resume, applicants are required to submit a cover letter explaining their interest in the position and their motivation for joining the Senate of Canada team. The cover letter should also demonstrate how they meet the position’s qualifications by describing their relevant experience and specifying the dates or periods during which that experience was acquired.
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
- Professional certification as a professional accountant with a professional designation (CA, CMA, or CGA);
- A minimum of 10 years of demonstrated work experience in exercising financial comptrollership in a complex and multi-faceted organization;
- Extensive experience in directing the strategic and operational financial administration activities of an organization across all disciplines of financial management, including team management;
- Extensive knowledge of theories, concepts, principles and best practices in all fields of financial management, as well as experience in areas of policy development, financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, costing, accounting, internal controls, as well as systems and reporting;
- Extensive knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and the sections of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) Handbook;
- In-depth knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of modern controllership and its focus on the sound management of public resources, effective decision-making, improved performance information, sound risk management and appropriate control systems;
- Knowledge of the policy framework on financial management governance and the Public Service model for the Chief Financial Officer role in regard to due diligence review and attestation;
- Proficiency in Power BI is considered an asset;
- Experience with Unit4 and CaseWare is considered an asset.
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
Judgment
Teamwork and cooperation
Communication
Leadership Competencies
Strategic thinker
Ethical leader
Effective communicator
Engaging team builder
Sound decision maker
Management Competencies
Financial management
People 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 should be aware that this position may involve extended working hours at times, particularly during periods of high workload or critical deadlines.
Candidates must consent to supply personal information and obtain a security accreditation to be eligible for appointment.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
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