Finance Officer

**Finance Officer**

Reporting to the Manager of Finance, the Finance Officer is responsible for supporting the efficient and effective use of the Board’s financial resources and alignment with strategic goals.

This permanent, full-time position works twelve (12) months per year and 37.5 hours per week from the Catholic Education Centre in Dublin, Ontario.

**Key Responsibilities may include**:

- Assisting in the completion of the Board’s financial reporting requirements including the preparation of annual financial statements, budgets, and other reports, in compliance with Public Sector Accounting Standards and applicable Ministry Guidelines
- Internal report preparation and analysis for financial decision making and budgeting
- Supporting schools with school generated funds (SGF), KEV School Cash & School Cash online; performing school SGF audits
- Accounting tasks such as monthly bank and balance sheet account reconciliations, charity & HST returns, processing vendor EFT payments & employee expense claims
- Assisting internal and external auditors
- Reviewing, posting and tracking payroll expenses & remittances
- Accounting and reporting for tangible capital assets, asset retirement obligations and amortization
- Facilitating procurement; engaging with vendors, executing competitive procurement and contract management in accordance with the Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive
- Effectively utilizing finance software including Microsoft Navision, School Cash, Questica, eBase, iSYS, Baragar; implementing upgrades as needed
- Working collaboratively as a member of the Finance team to meet departmental and organizational objectives
- Other duties as assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- A University Degree, or equivalent, in the field of Business (Accounting, Business Administration);
- Professional Accounting Designation (CPA), or working towards;
- Minimum 5 years experience in finance and/or accounting, preferably in a School Board or Public Sector;
- Proven communication skills, written and oral, in a professional setting;
- Demonstated initiative and motivation to enhance skills and knowledge;
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the capacity to ork independently, problem-solve and multi-task in a busy environment; and
- Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting (PSAB) accounting standards, Canadian Generally AcceptedAccounting Principles (GAAP), and Broader Public Sector Procurement (BPS) Directive considered an asset.

**If you are interested in this position**:
**About our school board**:
The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (the Board) has nurtured the development of students and families since 1847. We honour the covenant between the school, home, and parish to embrace shared leadership and the wellness of the students entrusted to our care. Located in mid-western Ontario, the Board encompasses historic Goderich and Grand Bend along the Lake Huron shoreline with Exeter, Ontario and the rich productive agricultural land of several small rural communities. The Eastern boundaries of our school system encompass the beautiful towns of Listowel, Mitchell and St. Marys, Ontario and numerous beloved rural communities in between.

The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board welcomes 4,600 students with progressive teaching and learning strategies and the best possible resources for achievement. The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board is fervently committed to high standards for achievement in teaching and learning. We are very proud of the quality of instruction within all schools and our commitment to inclusive learning spaces that provide differentiated opportunities for growth and development.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $64,871.00-$81,105.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dublin, ON N0K 1E0

Application deadline: 2024-04-15