Accounting & Finance
Audit, tax, advisory, controllership, FP&A, treasury, CFO search across firms and industry employers in Ottawa.
See accounting & finance rolesOttawa recruitment
Ottawa recruitment agency for accounting, legal, and operations.
Specialised search across the National Capital Region — downtown Ottawa, Centretown, the ByWard Market, Kanata, Nepean, Orleans, plus Gatineau across the river. Bilingual capacity, deep federal-adjacent network, CPA-led team.
Practice areas in Ottawa
Legal
Private practice and in-house counsel hiring across Ottawa — corporate, litigation, employment, real estate, regulatory.
See legal rolesOperations & Admin
Professional services operations, executive assistants, HR, finance leadership, marketing & BD, IT and legal ops.
See operations & admin rolesOttawa salary snapshot · 2026
| Role | Level | Base (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Tax Manager | Mid-tier firm | $115K–$150K |
| Controller | Mid-market | $120K–$155K |
| FP&A Manager | Crown corp / fed-adj. | $110K–$145K |
| Senior Associate | 5-year call | $160K–$210K |
| General Counsel | Mid-market | $220K–$300K |
| Director of Operations | Professional svc. | $125K–$170K |
Verified base salary ranges from Minted Search Group placements over the past 18 months. See the full salary guide →
Recent Ottawa placements
Federally-regulated financial services
Senior Counsel — Regulatory
Mid-tier Ottawa accounting firm
Senior Tax Manager
Crown corporation
Director of Finance
Ottawa-based tech company
Controller
Why a Ottawa-specialised recruiter
Ottawa is its own market, not a smaller version of Toronto. Compensation benchmarks here factor in Crown corporation comp grids, federally-regulated industry premiums, and a different rhythm to associate progression on the legal side. Bilingual capacity is an asset on most roles and a hard requirement on many.
We’ve placed talent across professional services firms, federally-regulated industries, Crown corporations, and Ottawa-headquartered private companies. A specialist who knows the National Capital Region delivers shortlists faster than a national agency working from a generic database.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Minted Search Group's Ottawa office?
360 Albert Street, Suite 1500, in downtown Ottawa. Walking distance from Bay Street and Sparks Street, easy access from the Mackenzie King Bridge.
Do you place bilingual candidates?
Yes — bilingual French/English placements are a meaningful share of Ottawa-area searches, particularly for federally-regulated employers and Crown corporations. We screen language fluency at intake.
Do you recruit for Gatineau and the Quebec side?
Yes. Many National Capital Region employers consider candidates from both sides of the river. We work across Ottawa and Gatineau for accounting, legal, and operations roles.
What's the typical Ottawa placement timeline?
Shortlist in 7–10 business days. Most permanent placements close in 30–45 days from intake. Crown corporation and federally-regulated processes can run longer.
Do you work with federal government departments directly?
Not as a staffing supplier to the federal government itself. We do place candidates extensively with Crown corporations, federally-regulated industries, and private-sector employers serving federal clients.
What industries do you recruit for in Ottawa?
Professional services (accounting, legal, consulting), federally-regulated financial services, Crown corporations, technology, and Ottawa-headquartered private companies.
Ready to work with a Ottawa specialist?
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