Job Description
Chartered Professional Accountants Pre-Approved Program Route (CPA PPR) Candidate - Accounting and Reporting, Controllership
Job ID:
230902
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Various Ministries
Division:
Corporate Services Division and Corporate Management and Services Division
City:
Toronto
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
4 Temporary up to 32 months
Job code:
4A001 - Finance04
Salary:
$71,563.00 - $100,052.00 Per year
Attention Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) of Ontario Students!
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is seeking to add new talent to its already dynamic finance community of professionals, who proudly deliver financial analysis and services that enable the achievement of government priorities and business results. Bring your valued financial expertise to these important roles and help us enable our clients to reach ministry goals and commitments through quality planning and financial services that add value, and are responsive and accurate.
The Ministry CPA Pre-approved Program Route (PPR), housed in a ministry corporate finance branch, enables CPA students to acquire practical experience, one of the key components needed for CPA designation eligibility. The program also provides an efficient clear path for learning and mentorship.
The successful job candidate will be required to be registered with CPA Ontario and be eligible for enrolment in or be already enrolled in CPA Ontario's Professional Education Program (PEP). Over a period of 32 months, the CPA student will undertake tasks and projects designed to build the technical and enabling competencies required of an entry-level CPA. The student will be given responsibilities in financial reporting, management accounting, assurance and audit, and strategy and governance of increasing complexity and autonomy as aligned with CPA Canada's Competency Map.
In addition to directly reporting to a manager/supervisor, the student, at a minimum, twice a year, will meet with their assigned CPA mentor who will provide guidance, and assess the student's progress on building CPA enabling competencies.
At the conclusion of the 32-month contract position, the CPA student will have completed the practical experience requirements for CPA designation eligibility.
Opportunities Available:
Ministry of Infrastructure (MOI) has 2 temporary positions available at 777 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario
Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism (MCM)/Ministry of Sport (SPORT) has 1 temporary position available at 777 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario
Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) has 1 temporary position available at 77 Grenville Street, Toronto, Ontario
About the Ontario Public Service (OPS)
The OPS is one of the largest employers in the province, employing more than 60,000 people. Every day, we are modernizing government operations and improving public services. We have a wide range of meaningful and rewarding career opportunities in communities across Ontario. We welcome new ideas and new people, encourage learning and development, and reward achievement. No matter the position, we live by the core values of trust, fairness, diversity, excellence, creativity, collaboration, efficiency and responsiveness.
About the job
As the corporate accounting and reporting team, controllership is the key point of contact between ministry clients and central agencies, and you will:
provide advice, interpretation, and support of the ministry internal control framework to ensure effective financial management systems and internal controls for the ministry
provide a full range of controllership analysis and services, to meet both ministry-specific and corporate controllership requirements, including financial reporting and analysis, control assessments, financial delegations, evaluation of accounting standard/directive/policy compliance
provide technical guidance and support, centralized accounting, financial analysis and systems data reconciliation to support ministry financial reporting and consistency of ministry accounting/reporting activities
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
The successful candidates for this position must be registered with CPA Ontario and be eligible for enrolment in, or be already enrolled in, CPA Ontario's Professional Education Program (PEP). You can determine if you are eligible for enrolment in CPA Ontario's graduate level Professional Education Program (PEP) by visiting CPA Ontario's website and/or contacting CPA Ontario.
Accounting and financial expertise
You have knowledge of:
internal control frameworks and financial management policies, processes, best practices and related systems, including capital accounting knowledge, internal control principles and practices, financial controls, and operations risk management
public sector financial, accounting and audit theories, principles, practices and techniques, consolidation theory and practice, corporate accounting, financial management, reporting standards as established by the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) and Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) internal control frameworks
quality assurance methods, procedures and auditing
generally accepted risk management frameworks, principles, practices, standards, methodologies and current trends
You have the ability to:
acquire knowledge of Ministry programs, objectives, strategic business plans and directions
interpret and apply relevant legislation (e.g. Financial Administration Act) and internal directives and policies
Communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills
You can:
discuss and explain controllership requirements and issues, prepare accurate and concise reports, analyses and other materials
provide accounting and financial management advisory services and present briefings and recommendations to management
liaise with representatives and other ministries to build strong relationships, consider different viewpoints, find shared solutions, resolve issues, and take corrective action when needed
advise, influence and promote effective controllership/financial management procedures/options to senior management
Analytical and problem-solving skills
You can:
investigate, research, and assess internal control and financial management issues and processes, identify risks to operations, and ensure that the appropriate control measures are in place and being followed
assess financial policies and procedures to determine best practices to meet specific ministry needs, and provide interpretations to management and staff
review and assess business requirements to identify controllership requirements specific to the effective financial management of ministry programs
conduct financial analysis of diverse account functions and financial management/reporting scope, and prepare/confirm the accuracy of financial statements
analyze, interpret and assess financial reports and prepare consolidated financial statements
Technical skills
you have proficiency with standard desktop software and tools (e.g. Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) to participate in projects, and prepare reports and presentations
you understand how large-scale computer systems work and can use them to analyze data and produce reports
you can manage and monitor financial data and systems to make sure the information is accurate and reliable
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, ****** orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
accessibility
Anti-Racism Policy
Additional information:
Apply by:
Thursday, July 17, 2026 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
3 English Temporary, duration up to 32 months, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region
1 English Temporary, duration up to 32 months, 77 Grenville St, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Work hours:
Schedule 6
Category:
Finance and Economics
Posted on:
Thursday, July 3, 2026
Note:
The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
T-IN-230902/25(2)
How to apply:
You must apply online.
Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
Strengthening Ontario, together
Job ID:
230902
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Various Ministries
Division:
Corporate Services Division and Corporate Management and Services Division
City:
Toronto
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
4 Temporary up to 32 months
Job code:
4A001 - Finance04
Salary:
$71,563.00 - $100,052.00 Per year
Attention Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) of Ontario Students!
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is seeking to add new talent to its already dynamic finance community of professionals, who proudly deliver financial analysis and services that enable the achievement of government priorities and business results. Bring your valued financial expertise to these important roles and help us enable our clients to reach ministry goals and commitments through quality planning and financial services that add value, and are responsive and accurate.
The Ministry CPA Pre-approved Program Route (PPR), housed in a ministry corporate finance branch, enables CPA students to acquire practical experience, one of the key components needed for CPA designation eligibility. The program also provides an efficient clear path for learning and mentorship.
The successful job candidate will be required to be registered with CPA Ontario and be eligible for enrolment in or be already enrolled in CPA Ontario's Professional Education Program (PEP). Over a period of 32 months, the CPA student will undertake tasks and projects designed to build the technical and enabling competencies required of an entry-level CPA. The student will be given responsibilities in financial reporting, management accounting, assurance and audit, and strategy and governance of increasing complexity and autonomy as aligned with CPA Canada's Competency Map.
In addition to directly reporting to a manager/supervisor, the student, at a minimum, twice a year, will meet with their assigned CPA mentor who will provide guidance, and assess the student's progress on building CPA enabling competencies.
At the conclusion of the 32-month contract position, the CPA student will have completed the practical experience requirements for CPA designation eligibility.
Opportunities Available:
Ministry of Infrastructure (MOI) has 2 temporary positions available at 777 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario
Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism (MCM)/Ministry of Sport (SPORT) has 1 temporary position available at 777 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario
Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) has 1 temporary position available at 77 Grenville Street, Toronto, Ontario
About the Ontario Public Service (OPS)
The OPS is one of the largest employers in the province, employing more than 60,000 people. Every day, we are modernizing government operations and improving public services. We have a wide range of meaningful and rewarding career opportunities in communities across Ontario. We welcome new ideas and new people, encourage learning and development, and reward achievement. No matter the position, we live by the core values of trust, fairness, diversity, excellence, creativity, collaboration, efficiency and responsiveness.
About the job
As the corporate accounting and reporting team, controllership is the key point of contact between ministry clients and central agencies, and you will:
provide advice, interpretation, and support of the ministry internal control framework to ensure effective financial management systems and internal controls for the ministry
provide a full range of controllership analysis and services, to meet both ministry-specific and corporate controllership requirements, including financial reporting and analysis, control assessments, financial delegations, evaluation of accounting standard/directive/policy compliance
provide technical guidance and support, centralized accounting, financial analysis and systems data reconciliation to support ministry financial reporting and consistency of ministry accounting/reporting activities
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
The successful candidates for this position must be registered with CPA Ontario and be eligible for enrolment in, or be already enrolled in, CPA Ontario's Professional Education Program (PEP). You can determine if you are eligible for enrolment in CPA Ontario's graduate level Professional Education Program (PEP) by visiting CPA Ontario's website and/or contacting CPA Ontario.
Accounting and financial expertise
You have knowledge of:
internal control frameworks and financial management policies, processes, best practices and related systems, including capital accounting knowledge, internal control principles and practices, financial controls, and operations risk management
public sector financial, accounting and audit theories, principles, practices and techniques, consolidation theory and practice, corporate accounting, financial management, reporting standards as established by the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) and Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) internal control frameworks
quality assurance methods, procedures and auditing
generally accepted risk management frameworks, principles, practices, standards, methodologies and current trends
You have the ability to:
acquire knowledge of Ministry programs, objectives, strategic business plans and directions
interpret and apply relevant legislation (e.g. Financial Administration Act) and internal directives and policies
Communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills
You can:
discuss and explain controllership requirements and issues, prepare accurate and concise reports, analyses and other materials
provide accounting and financial management advisory services and present briefings and recommendations to management
liaise with representatives and other ministries to build strong relationships, consider different viewpoints, find shared solutions, resolve issues, and take corrective action when needed
advise, influence and promote effective controllership/financial management procedures/options to senior management
Analytical and problem-solving skills
You can:
investigate, research, and assess internal control and financial management issues and processes, identify risks to operations, and ensure that the appropriate control measures are in place and being followed
assess financial policies and procedures to determine best practices to meet specific ministry needs, and provide interpretations to management and staff
review and assess business requirements to identify controllership requirements specific to the effective financial management of ministry programs
conduct financial analysis of diverse account functions and financial management/reporting scope, and prepare/confirm the accuracy of financial statements
analyze, interpret and assess financial reports and prepare consolidated financial statements
Technical skills
you have proficiency with standard desktop software and tools (e.g. Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) to participate in projects, and prepare reports and presentations
you understand how large-scale computer systems work and can use them to analyze data and produce reports
you can manage and monitor financial data and systems to make sure the information is accurate and reliable
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, ****** orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
accessibility
Anti-Racism Policy
Additional information:
Apply by:
Thursday, July 17, 2026 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
3 English Temporary, duration up to 32 months, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region
1 English Temporary, duration up to 32 months, 77 Grenville St, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Work hours:
Schedule 6
Category:
Finance and Economics
Posted on:
Thursday, July 3, 2026
Note:
The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
T-IN-230902/25(2)
How to apply:
You must apply online.
Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
Strengthening Ontario, together
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