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 | $120K–$155K |
| Controller | Mid-market | $120K–$155K |
| VP Finance | Mid-market | $155K–$210K |
| FP&A Manager | Crown corp / fed-adj. | $110K–$145K |
| 5-year-call Associate | Ottawa-based mid-tier / specialty boutique | $150K–$195K |
| 5-year-call Associate | National-firm Ottawa office (market reference) | $185K–$235K |
| Senior Counsel | Federal / regulated in-house | $185K–$240K |
| General Counsel | Mid-market | $235K–$320K |
| Director of Operations | Professional svc. | $125K–$170K |
| HR Manager | Professional svc. | $87K–$115K |
Base salary ranges for the National Capital Region — downtown Ottawa, Kanata, Orleans, Nepean, Gatineau. Ottawa numbers are derived from the Toronto / GTA baseline by applying published Ottawa deltas: F&A roles typically run 7–12% below GTA; legal private-practice mid-tier runs 12–22% below Toronto; legal in-house runs 15–20% below Toronto; federal / Crown-corp segment runs at GTA parity for senior roles. Numbers reflect Minted Search Group placements where the sample supports it, cross-referenced against the Hays Canada 2026 Salary Guide (Ottawa columns), the ZSA 2026 Private Practice Lawyer Salary Guide, and the ZSA × Counselwell 2026 In-House Lawyer Salary Report. For the full role taxonomy and city deltas, see the 2026 salary guide. Last reviewed: June 2026.
What to expect when you engage Minted on a Ottawa mandate
- First candidate resumes typically within 24 hours of intake on new client mandates.
- Average shortlist of 2–8 candidates per role.
- Variance by mandate type: pipeline-ready specialties can move within 48 hours; highly specialised mandates can extend to 8–12 weeks or more.
- Discovery call typically within 48 hours of inbound inquiry; engagement letter typically within 5 business days of discovery.
See the full service-level commitments on accounting & finance and law firm recruitment.
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.
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