Financial Analyst

**Reports To**

Director of Finance and Administration

**Summary**

As a key member of the Finance team, the Financial Analyst is responsible for developing and implementing financial models and accounting concepts/techniques for financial planning and control in accordance with recognized and required accounting principles and government requirements.

Main functions of this position include the preparation and analysis of monthly/quarterly/annual financial reporting and variances, account reconciliations, Ministry reporting, assistance in the development of budgets and forecasts and overall financial responsibility for the Bennett Redevelopment Project.

**Core Competencies**
- Quality Orientation
- Time Management
- Creative and Innovative Thinking
- Development and Continual Learning
- Problem Solving
- Accountability and Dependability
- Research and Analysis
- Decision making and Judgement.
- Providing Consultation
- Ethics and Integrity
- Planning and Organizing
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Enforcing Laws, Rules, and Regulations
- Mediating and Negotiating
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Communication
- Teamwork

**Responsibilities**:

- Participate in month end financial reporting process ensuring accuracy/completeness and timeliness.
- Detailed analysis of variances and ability to articulate the main drivers and any areas of concern.
- Identify budget pressures and provide recommendations for mitigating these pressures.
- Complete various pieces of reporting to provide to Senior Leadership and the Board.
- Assist in the analysis and preparation of annual project budgets, including cost allocations from other areas and divisions.
- Track budget variances and monitor expenses in accordance with project progression.
- Maintain project-related records, including contracts and PO’s, change orders.
- Timely and accurate processing of consultant and vendor invoices
- Accountable for accuracy of various aspects of internal and external financial reports including Ministry of Long-Term Care reporting.
- Participate in accounting issues that arise throughout the year.
- Respond to inquiries and ad hoc requests from internal and external auditors as required.
- Participate in development and reporting of budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
- Take leadership role in financial requirements for redevelopment project including budget development and reporting.
- Assist in payroll functions and back up for payroll processing bi-weekly, including assisting, and importing files into the payroll system and assisting in GL interface analysis.
- Responsible for month-end accruals and assist in implementation of new software development.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- Minimum 5 years combined experience in accounting and finance.
- Previous experience strongly desired in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Experience in non-profit, charitable Long-Term Care sector preferred.
- Experience in working with Point Click Care, Staff Schedule Care and Microsoft Business Central or other ERP systems.
- Solid knowledge of accounting functions
- Detail oriented and organized.
- Flexible and able to prioritize tasks.
- Strong communication and analytical skills
- Proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with high credibility at all levels of the organization.
- Must demonstrate flexibility, strong commitment to meeting deadlines, and solid decision
- making skills.
- Self-motivator with ability to work independently.

**Salary**: $58,500.00-$74,100.00 per year

**Benefits**:

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

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- accounting and finance: 5 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- GEORGETOWN, ON (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in GEORGETOWN, ON

Application deadline: 2024-03-20
Expected start date: 2024-04-01