Financial Analyst

6 months ago

Kitchener, Canada CONESTOGA COLLEGE Full time

The Financial Analyst is a key position in the Finance Department and reports to the Manager of Budgeting & Reporting. The incumbent takes responsibility to provide insights from financial analysis and to ensure the quality of financial and non-financial data. The primary function of the incumbent is to participate in overseeing the financial health of the College through analysis, data quality, and internal/external reporting.

In addition, the Analyst will assemble and analyze various complex financial, statistical, and operational data using non-routine approaches, the annual budget, and the revised budget cycle. The incumbent maintains historical and current project financial records and builds strong relationships with management and staff across the College to ensure reporting aligns with stakeholder’s expectations, including financial, capital, and human resources.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Reviewing and analysing college data in various formats to provide ongoing insights and maintaining data quality, keeping in mind GAAP, CRA rules and College policies
- Overseeing journal entry validation and investigation, ensuring accuracy, grant, or donation agreement compliance, and source data (cost driver) from program areas
- Working as a financial business partner with various (financial and non-financial) users to resolve financial and statistical queries to support data quality
- Providing ongoing regular reviews to support administrative and maintenance tasks for various College operating systems
- Developing and maintaining a strong knowledge of College financial systems, such as PA1 (budgeting system), Great Plains (GP), Enrolment Planning, Employee Portal, Student Information System (SIS), Payroll Approval Tables, and any future College systems
- Overseeing external funding and reporting systems and portals, including the processes and procedures to ensure compliance with the regulations and guidelines that govern reporting in a college environment
- Under the direction of the Manager of Budgeting & Reporting, preparing and analyzing internal metrics reporting and external reporting, following consistent internal metrics preparation and analysis at the College and School/Department levels
- In collaboration with the Finance team, Academic leaders, and Faculty, engaging in grant or donation-funded projects to coordinate external financial reporting, using a working knowledge of all aspects of the College budget, including payroll and staffing matters
- In support of the Manager, providing budget review and recommendations for CFO sign-off
- Liaising with external clients to determine needs/requirements, including other levels of government and external working groups
- Developing and maintaining relationships with external funding agencies
- Involvement with the annual budgeting and revised budgeting cycle
- Supporting academic and/or administrative leaders with the preparation of the budget, in addition to supporting with assumptions, justifications, and analysis
- Other related duties as assigned, such as working on annual and non-recurring complex analytical special projects, systems upgrades, new ERP, etc.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Three-year Diploma/Degree in Accounting or related field of study
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Designation is **required**:

- Five years of financial analysis or accounting experience and project reporting expertise
- Comprehensive knowledge of accounting
- Experience working in a post-secondary education institution is a definite asset
- Above-average computer skills are required, and high proficiency in the use of a computerized financial systems, reporting, and analysis tools, such as Cognos and Excel
- Ability to deal confidently with senior College management, funders, industry partners. and Ministry representatives
- Able to support and project values compatible with the organization
- Capacity to think and act independently to assess and mitigate risk and to resolve complex problems with good judgement and diplomacy
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively, within tightly prescribed timelines and approved project budgets, is also essential
- Ability to respond positively and adapt easily to change, including reprioritization and re-planning workloads under time constraints
- Good interpersonal skills are required to constructively challenge College staff while providing accounting and budget assistance and advice
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally in explaining accounting, budget issues, and procedures

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

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

- Chartered Professional Accountant (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kitchener, ON N2

  • Financial Analyst

    6 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada Intellijoint Surgical Full time

    **Tagline**: **Type of Position**: Full Time **Location**: Kitchener, ON (Hybrid - 3-4 days in-office/ 1-2 days working remotely) **Benefits**: RRSP with employer match, health benefits (effective day-1!), wellness benefit, learning & development opportunities, paid vacation, personal days, and sick days **The Company** **Intellijoint Surgical** develops...

  • Financial Analyst

    4 weeks ago

    Kitchener, Canada Encircle Full time

    **Financial Analyst** Remote - Kitchener, ON Encircle is leading the $1.6 trillion dollar property insurance industry out of the dark ages of pen and paper processes, into the digital age of transparency and empowerment. Our easy-to-use software platform enables thousands of restoration contractors and insurance professionals around the world to process...

  • Jr Financial Analyst

    3 weeks ago

    Kitchener, Canada CBRE Full time

    **Jr Financial Analyst** **Job ID** - 195945**Posted** - 03-Dec-2024**Service line** - Advisory Segment**Role type** - Full-time**Areas of Interest** Accounting/Finance **Location(s)** Kitchener - Ontario - Canada, Waterloo - Ontario - Canada **Job Summary** The Jr Financial Analyst will work as a valued member of CBRE Southwestern Investment Team....

  • Jr Financial Analyst

    2 weeks ago

    Kitchener, Canada CBRE Full time

    Jr Financial Analyst Job ID 195945 Posted 03-Dec-2024 Service line Advisory Segment Role type Full-time ...

  • Jr Financial Analyst

    6 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada Grand River Hospital Full time

    At Grand River Hospital we are building a world class health care system supporting healthier lives for the communities we serve. We value people above all else and the experiences of our patients and their families, our team members, and our partners are at the very top of our agenda. Through our values of CARE; TRUST AND BE TRUSTWORTHY; COURAGE TO START,...

  • Financial Analyst

    7 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada PWO Canada Inc Full time

    **OUR COMPANY** PWO Canada is a Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier for auto manufacturers globally. We are one of five subsidiaries in the PWO AG Group, manufacturing lightweight metal components for the automotive industry. **PURPOSE OF POSITION** The Financial Analyst will support the Finance and Controlling Director by performing a range of accounting...

  • Financial Analyst

    3 weeks ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada JobCart Inc Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst with expertise in QuickBooks and payroll to join our team at JobCart Inc. in Kitchener, ON.

  • Financial Analyst

    6 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada Mitchell Plastics Full time

    Put yourself in the driver’s seat; imagine where a career here could take you. Mitchell Plastics is an award-winning and growing company. Our key strength is that we offer our world-wide automotive customers a single-source alternative for all of their interior automotive plastic part needs. We have over 2,800 innovative team members, across 7...

  • Senior Financial Analyst

    3 weeks ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Part Time CFO Services Full time

    About Part-Time CFO ServicesPart-Time CFO Services is a leading financial consulting firm providing expert financial services to businesses across various industries. We partner with our clients to improve their financial health and drive success.Job OverviewThis role is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join...

  • Financial Analyst

    7 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada Mitchell Plastics Full time

    Mitchell Plastics is an award-winning and growing Company. Our key strength is that we offer our world-wide Automotive customers a single source alternative for all of their interior automotive plastic part needs. As an Employer, we offer an exciting opportunity for you to be part of our growing "Best In Class" Team in the automotive industry today. We...

  • Financial Analyst

    7 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada Mitchell Plastics Full time

    Mitchell Plastics is an award-winning and growing Company. Our key strength is that we offer our world-wide Automotive customers a single source alternative for all of their interior automotive plastic part needs. As an Employer, we offer an exciting opportunity for you to be part of our growing "Best In Class" Team in the automotive industry today. We...

  • Senior Financial Analyst

    1 week ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Part Time CFO Services Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Analyst to join our team at Part-Time CFO Services. As a key member of our finance department, you will be responsible for providing financial reporting and analysis to support business decisions.Job SummaryThe ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or accounting and...

  • Jr Financial Analyst

    6 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada Grand River Hospital Full time

    **POSITION VACANCY**: Business Development/ Retail Pharmacy Department **POSITION**: REPORTS TO: Business Development/ Retail Pharmacy - Junior Financial Analyst Director Business Development Dotted line to Manager, Financial Accounting and Reporting **HOURS OF WORK**:Monday - Friday **Key Responsibilities** - Based in the retail pharmacy space - Data...

  • Financial Analyst

    3 weeks ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada D2L Full time

    D2L, a cloud company at the forefront of modernizing education and building the Future of Work, is embarking on its largest transformation yet. The old models of teaching and learning are undergoing a fundamental shift, and our company is driving this change.New approaches to teaching and learning enable a personalized, student-centric experience, delivering...

  • Regulatory Financial Analyst

    2 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada Enova Power Corp. Full time

    **Position Summary** Enova Power Corp. is the trusted energy provider, dedicated to delivering safe and reliable energy solutions that power our communities forward. Serving more than 160,000 residential and business customers in the City of Kitchener and Waterloo, Township of Woolwich, Wilmot, and Wellesley, Enova Power Corp. is the 7th largest...

  • Financial Analyst

    3 weeks ago

    Kitchener, Canada Mennonite Central Committee Full time

    Canada, Ontario, Kitchener Applications due: 15 Dec, 2024 **Job Synopsis** The Financial Analyst - Payables is responsible for day-to-day financial accounting matters, ensuring assigned tasks are completed promptly and accurately. This salaried full-time position (37.5 hours per week) will be responsible to the duties outlined below and will provide data...

  • Regulatory Financial Analyst

    2 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada The MEARIE Group Full time

    **Regulatory Financial Analyst** Enova Power Corp. is the trusted energy provider, dedicated to delivering safe and reliable energy solutions that power our communities forward. Serving more than 160,000 residential and business customers in the City of Kitchener and Waterloo, Township of Woolwich, Wilmot, and Wellesley, Enova Power Corp. is the 7th...

  • Financial Analyst

    3 weeks ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Avidbots Corp. Full time

    Avidbots Corp. is a pioneering leader in the field of robotics, dedicated to developing cutting-edge autonomous cleaning solutions for commercial and industrial environments. Our mission is to revolutionize the way cleaning and maintenance tasks are performed by introducing innovative, efficient, and sustainable robotic technologies.Our groundbreaking...

  • Financial Analyst

    6 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada Region of Waterloo Full time

    **Job Req ID**:561**Department**:Cash Management and InvestmentsFinancial Analyst (Cash Management/Investments and Police) **Job Number**:561**Job Type**: Temporary Full-Time - **Temp Contract Length**: 3 months - **Location**: 150 Frederick St - Regional Admin Headquarters - **Job Category**: Administration - **Number of Positions**:1 - **Department**:...

  • Financial Analyst

    6 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada Region of Waterloo Full time

    **Job Req ID**:1153**Department**:Infrastructure FinancingFinancial Analyst (Development Charges and Asset Management) **Job Number**:1153**Job Type**: Full-Time - **Temp Contract Length**: **Location**: 150 Frederick St - Regional Admin Headquarters - **Job Category**: Financial - **Number of Positions**:1 - **Department**: Infrastructure Financing -...