Finance and Administration Department
Non Affiliated
(Level M2)
*If you are a current OCSB employee, you must use your OCSB ATE account to apply to this vacancy.*
The OCSB is currently seeking a Finance Team Lead - Schools . The possible work addresses for this position can be found in our .
Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board: The OCSB proudly serves over 50,000 students across 90+ work locations. We offer an education that respects all faiths' universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. We offer a collaborative work environment, fulfilling careers, and the opportunity to make a difference in our students' lives.
The OCSB is committed to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities. The OCSB is actively seeking applications from Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized people, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as individuals who can contribute to continuous diversification of ideas.
The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.
Under the direction of the Accounting Supervisor, the School Finance Team Lead is responsible for leading a team of Senior Finance Clerks, providing school support and the enrolment tracking function of the Finance & Administration department, coordinating and conducting school reviews, implementing and updating training for schools and departments, reviewing financial statements and other financial reporting, verify and oversee the financial aspect of enrolment reporting, monitoring and tracking special projects, project management and leading financial investigations.
Job Description
- Supervises and leads a team of Senior Finance Clerks
- Assigns and monitors work tasks and tracks performance
- Provides guidance and support to schools with respect to financial and enrolment reporting
- Ensures reasonability and accuracy of enrolment reporting, and liaise with respective departments
- Leads and conduct school compliance reviews, and report findings to Management and Audit Committee
- Supervises and Coordinates staff while conducting school compliance reviews
- Coordinates and undertake financial investigations as requested
- Oversee school software, coordinating with Learning Technologies and vendor for system security access, upgrades, modification and training, and troubleshooting on ad hoc basis
- Develop, update and approve training sessions for school and departmental staff, including periodic review and update of professional development resources
- Review financial reports and related analysis for special grant filing requirements
- Track, monitor and reconcile special grants and prepares related year end working papers
- Ensure that internal controls are maintained in areas of responsibility
- Prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations as required
- Present financial reports related to area of responsibility to Audit Committee, Board meetings and Leadership meetings
- Liaise with external, internal and government auditors
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor
Required Qualifications
- University degree in relevant and/or related discipline
- Chartered Professional Accountant Designation (CPA)
- Five years progressive business and accounting experience
- Demonstrated leadership skills and experience overseeing a team
- Experience in providing training and delivering presentations
- Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
- Demonstrated effective coordination, planning, decision-making and problem solving skills
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills, and attention to detail
- Advanced proficiency with Excel, other MS office applications and Google suite applications
- Demonstrated hands-on practical knowledge of accounting software, comfortable with new technologies
In Addition, The Following Will Be Considered An Asset
- Public sector experience, preferably in education
- Experience with Microsoft Business Central / Sparkrock, PowerBI reports, Crystal report writer, K212 HRP (Human Resource and Payroll Management), Education Financial Information System (EFIS) and School Cash Accounting, OnSIS and PowerSchool
The approximate start date will be as soon as the staffing process is complete and a mutually agreed upon date can be set.
This is a permanent full time (1.0 FTE) position with an annual salary range of $95,098 - $103,153. A comprehensive benefits and pension plan are also available.
How to Apply: Applicants are required to apply through the ApplytoEducation (ATE) platform and ensure a cover letter and resume are included in the ATE profile. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 pm on October 21, 2026. A pastoral reference is not required. If selected for an interview, candidates will be contacted via email for an interview. Candidates are encouraged to check spam and junk mail boxes often for Board correspondence.
Interviews: We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates are encouraged to check spam and junk mail boxes often for Board correspondence.
Reference Policy: We value your privacy. References will only be contacted if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process.
If you are not currently an OCSB employee, you will be required to provide an appropriate, original Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check dated within the last six months before you can commence employment.
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to hrstaffing@ocsb.ca .
For assistance with ApplytoEducation, please contact ATE directly at info@applytoeducation.com or by phone at 1-877-900-5627.
AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process.
Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department via email at hrstaffing@ocsb.ca prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Information Collection Authority and Purpose: Pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) , personal information is collected under the statutory authority of Section 265(1)(d) of the Education Act , as amended. This information may be utilized for any or all of the primary administrative functions relating to the operational activities of the Ottawa Catholic School Board, including educational programs and services, student records, and interactions with Ministries of the Government of Ontario. The Boards , the , and the supplementary document are accessible on the Boards website at www.ocsb.ca. Inquiries may be directed to the school Principal or to the Privacy Officer, Ottawa Catholic School Board, 570 West Hunt Club Road, Nepean, ON K2G 3R4. Contact information: 613-224-2222 | info@ocsb.ca .
