Controller of Finance & Budget

Controller of Finance & Budget

Finance and Administration Department  

Non-Affiliated M3 (existing vacancy)

*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 Controller of Finance & Budget. The possible work addresses for this position can be found in our school directory .

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 Senior Manager of Finance, the Controller of Finance and Budget prepares and monitors the Board’s multi-million dollar budget; reviews and develops systems for internal controls; provides expert financial analysis and reports; conducts on-going review and analysis of budget variances; liaises with management and staff; oversees school generated funds; and performs other duties, as assigned by the supervisor. Key job accountabilities include.

Job Description:

• Prepares and directs input to the Board’s budget

• Recommends annual budget guidelines to senior management

• Ensures compliance with Board financial policy and legislative requirements

• Conducts ongoing review and analysis of budget variances, including coordinating with other departments

• Liaises with management, as well as external, internal and government auditors

• Provides expert financial analysis, reports and recommendations

• Coordinates financial training of various staff throughout the organization

• Reviews and develops systems for internal controls

• Oversees school compliance reviews and provides guidance and recommendations

• Supervises, directs and evaluates four permanent staff, including professional accountants, and reviews work of one professional accountant in another department

• Acts as a resource and may present at Board and Audit Committee meetings

• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Required Qualifications:

• University degree in a related field

• Chartered Professional Accountant Designation (CPA)

• Five years related experience

• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills

• Demonstrated hands-on practical knowledge of accounting software, comfortable with new technologies

• Ability to learn new financial applications, advanced proficiency with Excel, other MS office applications and Google suite applications

In addition, the following will be considered an asset:

• Experience with Microsoft NAV Dynamics,PowerBI, Crystal report writer, K212 HRP (Human Resource and  Payroll Management) and Education Financial Information System (EFIS)

• School board experience in the Finance area

• Supervisory experience 

This is a permanent position with an annual salary range of $97,302 to $123,972. An employee benefits package and pension plan are also provided.

The effective date is July 6, 2026 .

How to Apply: Applicants are required to apply through the ApplytoEducation (ATE) platform by 5pm on June 24,2026 .  If you do not currently have an ATE account, you will be prompted to create a free account and upload your resume and cover letter.  Candidates are reminded to check spam/junk folders 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 Board’s ‘ Notice of Collection Use and Disclosure ’, the ‘ Protection of Privacy Policy ’, and the supplementary document ‘ Privacy and Information Management of Personal Information’ are accessible on the Board’s 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 .