Director of Financial Accounting & Reporting

Contract: full time
Closing date: 22 November 2026
Listed: 23 October 2026, from a public job listing

The advert

Director of Financial Accounting and Reporting Full-Time, Permanent Ashbury College is a leading not-for-profit independent day and boarding school for students in Grades 3 to 12 located in Canada’s capital and on the traditional, unceded territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin Nation. We serve a diverse community, including students from over 60 nationalities from the National Capital Region, the diplomatic community, and international boarding and day students. Our mission is to inspire students in a dynamic learning environment to be intellectually curious, compassionate, and engaged global citizens. Our strategic direction is centred on the highest standards in teaching and learning, whole-student development, access and inclusion within our pluralistic community, community engagement, and resource stewardship for long-term sustainability. Located in central Ottawa, Ashbury College is seeking a full-time, permanent Director of Financial Accounting and Reporting to support Ashbury College’s educational mission by delivering actionable financial insights to senior leadership. This role reports to the Chief Financial Officer and works collaboratively with accounting staff and other departments to ensure efficient and effective financial operations throughout the year and a smooth and timely year-end close and audit process. Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree in finance , Accounting, Economics, or a quantitative field. At least seven years of progressive experience in audit or corporate finance Demonstrated experience in full cycle accounting and preparing financial reports Extensive hands-on experience with accounting systems (e.g. Multiview) including development or maintenance of chart of accounts (COA). Successful completion of required background screening, including a Vulnerable Sector Check, as a condition of employment Preferred Qualifications: CPA, CFA or MBA Proficiency with data visualization software (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or Looker) Demonstrated Knowledge of best practices in data presentation and formatting principles. Ability to translate complex financial data into plain language for non-finance business partners Strong problem-solving mindset with a history of driving analysis from raw data to final recommendation. Fluency in French and English would be an asset Specific responsibilities include: Annual Budgeting: Coordinate the annual budget planning processes for the College and Foundation, across all departments. Global projections: Prepare and update annual projections including Cash flow, Budget projections, long-term Strategic Plan projections, Global Plans. Projections must be dynamic to allow analysis of variance scenarios. Forecasts: Prepare and update budget and other forecasts for Board presentation. Variance Analysis: Analyze variances and report deviations with useful context to management. Audit management: Prepare comprehensive working papers, and draft financial statements including Notes. Respond to audit

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