Accounting Officer (Finance)

Position Title

Accounting Officer (Finance)

Status Of Employment

Permanent

Position Language Requirement

English, French

Language Skills

English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), French (Reading - C - Advanced), French (Speaking - C - Advanced), French (Writing - B - Intermediate)

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

2026-10-27 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

The Media Solutions finance department (finance team supporting the sales department), responsible for reporting and budget analysis of CBC/Radio-Canada's revenues, is looking for an accounting officer to prepare month-end accounting entries, support administrative requests from the Sales Department and participate in the royalty payment process.

Reporting to the Lead Analyst, Budgeting and Internal Reporting, the accounting officer will be a member of a Finance team closely involved in content sales and marketing strategies.

This is a permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Enter, process, and interpret essential financial data for departmental operations;
• Provide administrative support to internal and external clients (including billing);
• Interpret financial management standards, policies, and processes, and advise managers on resolving difficulties encountered in processing financial data;
• Prepare and verify monthly month-end accounting entries;
• Prepare and calculate semi-annual royalties payable to rights holders;
• Collaborate regularly with the sales department and other internal departments;
• Any other related tasks.
  
  

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, specializing in Accounting or Finance, and one year of experience;
• or College Diploma (DEC) in Business Administration and a minimum of two years of experience;
• or seven years of experience in related fields.
• Ability to manage priorities, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines;
• Demonstrated rigor, meticulousness, accuracy, resourcefulness, discretion, analytical skills, curiosity, and adaptability to new IT tools;
• Interest and aptitude for optimizing tools and procedures;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a willingness to work in a team;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Fluency in French, both spoken and written;
• Knowledge of English is a major asset.
  
  

Shortlisted Candidates May Be Tested As Follows

• Excel test.
• Interview.
  
  

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:

1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2

Number Of Openings

1

Work Schedule

Full time