Financial Analyst

Posting Information Posting Number CK54235P Position Title Financial Analyst (20 month term) No. of Staff Required 1 Position Groups CUPE Civic Division Corporate Services (DV124) Department Department Name Branch Accounting Operations (BR127) Purpose of your Position
- Non Union We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join our Accounting Operations team as a Financial Analyst for a 20-month term. Supporting Corporate Finance and City business units, you will provide financial analysis, reporting, and advisory services focused on accounts payable, payroll, and general accounting. You will oversee reconciliations, resolve accounting and payment issues, strengthen internal controls, and support improvements to financial systems and processes. Using your leadership, communication, and analytical skills, you may also coordinate the work of finance staff, manage projects, enhance financial reporting and accounting systems, and support internal audits. A Financial Analyst implements, approves, analyzes and improves financial reporting and accounting systems. Coordinates the work of other financial services staff. Duties
- Union
- Critically analyzes data, interprets information, legislation and policy, and provides recommendations.
- Prepares complex spreadsheets for financial accounting functions.
- Liaises with other department staff and external organizations in support of municipal operations.
- Develops, reviews and approves financial transactions and reports.
- Develops, monitors and audits special projects and agreements.
- Researches and assists with policy development.
- Prepares and delivers presentations.
- Drafts and prepares Council Reports. Results and Activities
- Non Union Option 1
- Chartered Professional Accountant ( CPA ) Designation
- 2 years of experience at the Accountant level or higher Option 2
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- 5 years of experience at the Accountant level or higher Knowledge
- Non Union Skills & Abilities
- Non Union
- Responsibility/Accountability
- People Management
- Computer Literacy
- Attention to Detail Posting Text Physical Demands Additional Hiring Information Pay Rate Pay Rate Starts at $52.69 per hour with 2-step progression to $55.95 per hour plus 14% in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits Posting Date Posting Date 08/19/2026 Closing Date Closing Date 08/25/2026 Days of Work Days of Work Monday to Friday Standard Hours per Day 7 Hours of Work 8am to 4pm Work Location CITY HALL Specify Work Location Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Education / Certificates Optional Documents
- Other Document 1
- Other Document 2
- Other Document 3 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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* Do you have your CPA (or equivalent) designation?
- Yes
- No
- In progress
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* What is the highest level of education that you have completed related to this position?
- High school graduation
- Some related post-secondary courses
- Post-secondary certificate (1 year full time studies)
- Diploma (2 years full time studies)
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or other higher level post-graduate program
- Other
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* How many CPA PREP courses (or equivalent) have you completed and are still current?
- Less than 3 CPA PREP courses
- 3 CPA PREP courses (1 in accounting or finance)
- 4 CPA PREP courses (2 in accounting or finance)
- 5 CPA PREP courses (3 in accounting or finance)
- 6 CPA PREP courses (3 in accounting or finance)
- 7 to 9 CPA PREP courses (3 in accounting or finance)
- 10 to 12 CPA PREP courses (6 in accounting or finance)
- More than 12 CPA PREP courses
- Completed the CPA PREP program (or equivalent)
- In the CPA PEP program
- Have CPA (or equivalent) designation
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* How many years of progressively responsible accounting experience do you have?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to 2 years
- 2 to 4 years
- 4 to 6 years
- More than 6 years
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* What level of working knowledge do you have of Accounting Standards?
- No experience
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert
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* What level of proficiency do you have using Unit4 Business World (formerly Agresso)?
- No experience
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Expert
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* How many years of Payroll-related experience do you have?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to 3 years
- 3 to 5 years
- More than 5 years