Bilingual Specialist, Financial Reporting

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a contract employee:

• Accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Group insurance coverage to support your well-being from day one. 
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates. 

About the role

Join the Chief Financial Officer Team in the Bilingual Specialist, Financial Reporting position. In this role, you will provide strategic financial advice to management to support complex accounting matters. You will implement new requirements related to accounting standards under International Financial Report Standards (IFRS). You will also prepare a range of critical financial reports; prepare and review the annual financial statements and CMHC’s quarterly Financial Report and provide mentorship and guidance to colleagues for the Housing Programs segment. 

This is a temporary position of a duration of 24 months.

What you’ll do :
  

• Provide effective financial oversight and strategic advice for the business to help resolve issues and to help ensure that all financial decisions are made in the best interest of the organization. 
• Provide advice and guidance to senior representatives and their delegates while helping to resolve financial issues.
• Provide mentorship and guidance on the work of colleagues.
• Prepare explanations, submissions, briefing materials and presentations for delivery to management.
• Develop accurate and complete accounting records and reconciliations relating to the Corporation's financial position ensuring they meet all applicable regulatory requirements.  
• Analyze and implement best practices for presentation and disclosure relative to IFRS and standards mandated by Treasury Board, the Financial Administration Act, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Act, and the National Housing Act. 

What you should have: 
  

• An undergraduate degree in a related field such as accounting, finance, business administration, economics or commerce.  
• A professional accounting designation is mandatory (minimum Chartered Professional Accountant). 
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in financial reporting. 
• Extensive knowledge of the financial, legislative and regulatory environment. 
• Demonstrated experience overseeing the work of other financial professionals. 
• Excellent ability to gather and analyze information, synthesize key elements and summarize with recommendations. 
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and work in a multi-demand environment. 
• Strong written and oral communication skills in both English and French, including presentation, influencing, mentoring, negotiation and networking skills. 
    

It would be great if you also had: 
  

• An MBA or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or any other professional designation(s), relevant licence, designation or certificate in a related field. 

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

What happens after you apply 

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process.  If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!