Senior Specialist, Financial Reporting

at  Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation CMHC

Job Requisition ID: 10343
Position Status: Temporary Full Time
Position Type: Hybrid
Office Location: Ottawa (ON); Calgary (AB); Edmonton (AB); Montreal (QC); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)
Travel Requirement: Limited
Language Designation: English Essential
Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ
Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 99646.37 to $ 124557.97 and are based on qualifications and experience.
About CMHC
At CMHC, the work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to realize a future where everyone in Canada has a home that they can afford and meets their needs.
Our people are second to none. We lean in with courage, band together as a community and try new things to make a lasting impact on housing from coast to coast to coast.
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 what you get when you’re a contract employee:
3 weeks of accrued vacation.
Annual individual performance bonus.
Support in your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more - because when you thrive, we thrive.
An inclusive workplace culture and environment with Employee Resource Groups and more.
A hybrid work model that lets you balance working from home and nurturing in-person connections by coming into your region’s office at a minimum of 4 times a month.
Join the Chief Financial Team, where we use financial foresight to improve housing affordability. In the Senior Specialist, Financial Reporting position, your analytical skills, expertise in financial reporting and ability to provide strategic financial advice to management will make you the best candidate for this opportunity. Your experience with implementing new requirements related to accounting standards under International Financial Report Standards (IFRS) will help us make housing affordable for everyone in Canada.
This is a temporary position of a duration of 12 months.

Provide strategic advice to management on financial results, accounting policies, complex accounting matters, and external audit issues to support financial decision making by management, Audit Committee and Board of Directors.
Develop accurate and complete accounting records and reconciliations relating to the Corporation’s financial position, ensuring they meet all applicable regulatory requirements and maintain robust internal control over financial reporting.
Prepare and review CMHC’s annual consolidated financial statements, quarterly Financial Report and other government reporting in accordance with IFRS, and standards mandated by Treasury Board, the Financial Administration Act, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Act, and the National Housing Act.
Identify and implement process improvements.
Provide mentorship and guidance on the work of Analysts and Specialists.
Collaborate on diverse projects as the finance expert, such as new program/product implementation, new accounting standard impact assessment and implementation of new tools.