Finance Officer, Travel and Expense

Location: Ottawa, with on-site presence required only on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Language: Strong written and spoken English communication skills
Duration: 6-month contract, with potential for extension

Secret security clearance required.

About the Opportunity
We’re recruiting a Finance Officer, Travel and Expense for a government organization supporting complex, high-impact initiatives. With a significant portion of the workforce travelling regularly, this role is an important part of ensuring travel expenses are accurate, compliant and managed with strong financial controls.

This is not a travel booking or coordination position. You’ll work closely with employees, senior leaders and Board members as a trusted resource for travel claims, expense reconciliation and policy interpretation, balancing careful compliance with responsive, thoughtful service.

What’s In It for You
You’ll join a collaborative financial operations team where your expertise will be valued and your work will have visible impact. This is an opportunity to deepen your exposure to federal travel requirements, work with senior stakeholders and contribute to a workplace that values strong service, sound judgment and continuous improvement.

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll review and audit travel and expense claims for accuracy, eligibility and compliance with established policies.
• You’ll interpret and apply various travel policy requirements.
• You’ll reconcile travel-related expenses, investigate discrepancies and resolve issues through careful analysis.
• You’ll provide responsive guidance to employees, executives and Board members on reimbursements, per diems and travel requirements.
• You’ll support financial controls related to travel processes, including responsibilities associated with special government travel documentation.
• You’ll contribute to reporting, employee education and improvements to travel and expense processes.

Skills and Qualifications
• Secret security clearance is required.
• 3+ years of relevant financial operations, travel and expense, accounts payable or expense compliance experience, with demonstrated depth in travel claims.
• Hands-on experience auditing and verifying expense claims, interpreting policy, reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
• Experience applying the NJC Travel Directive, Treasury Board requirements or comparable structured corporate travel and expense policies is a strong asset.
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems. Unit4 experience is an asset.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical judgment and ability to consistently apply policies and financial controls.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the emotional intelligence and diplomacy to support senior stakeholders.
• Government of Canada or Crown corporation experience is an asset.

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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.