Location: Ottawa, Ontario (Hybrid, 3 days per week on-site)

Language: English

Duration: 1-year contract

Background Check Requirement: Standard Criminal Background Check. Secret Security Clearance eligibility required

 

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a well-established public sector organization seeking a CPA-designated Financial Analyst to join their Complex Accounting team during a critical ERP transformation. This role plays a key part in supporting revenue recognition, contract analysis, and financial reporting integrity while contributing to the rollout of Microsoft Dynamics 365.

 

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Complex Accounting and working within a collaborative finance team, you will act as a trusted technical resource. Your work will directly support go-live milestones and ensure strong accounting judgment is applied across complex transactions, contracts, and operational reporting.

 

What’s In It for You

This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible mandate where your accounting expertise will truly matter. You will work alongside experienced finance leaders, contribute to a major ERP implementation, and apply your technical knowledge in a team that values rigor, collaboration, and thoughtful decision-making. The environment encourages independence, professional dialogue, and continuous improvement.

 

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll support reconciliation, consolidation, and reporting requirements during the D365 ERP implementation and deployment.
• You’ll prepare and execute Finance test cases within D365, documenting results and following up on exceptions.
• You’ll lead revenue recognition accounting for complex contracts, bullion transactions, and specialized product lines.
• You’ll analyze contracts and provide well-reasoned accounting recommendations grounded in IFRS.
• You’ll complete month-end close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and reporting.
• You’ll account for provisions, liabilities, capital equipment, and donations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• You’ll support external audit requirements and recommend process improvements to strengthen internal controls.

 

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience in a complex business environment, manufacturing experience is an asset.
• CPA (or comparable designation) required.
• Must be eligible for Government of Canada Secret Security Clearance
• Strong technical accounting expertise, including revenue recognition and IFRS.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing contracts and providing sound accounting recommendations.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations, D365 exposure is an asset.
• Advanced ERP system capabilities and strong Excel skills.
• Ability to operate independently with strong analytical judgment and organizational skills.

 

Why Partner with Altis

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.