Financial Analyst

**About The Link: Youth and Family Supports** For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba. **About the Opportunity** **Summary** Reporting to the Controller, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for performing day-to-day accounting and financial reporting for internal and external stake holders for our organization. This will include: - Lead monthly balance sheet reconciliation, along with other team members. - Prepare monthly variance reports for various departments & programs and discuss program related reports with Managers of those programs on monthly basis. - Assist with department budget preparation. - Provide training and guidance to program staff regarding completing finance reports. - Input information for preparation of and updates to annual operating and capital budgets. - Preparation of periodic financial accountability reports to funders as assigned by the Controller and CFO. - Working with Auditors to perform yearly audits, provide working paper backup for financial statements like bank reconciliations, Revenue etc., and provide backups for sample selections with help of Accounting & Payroll team. - Input information for the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. - Preparation of tax remittances. - Preparation of cash flow projections on weekly basis. - Preparation of month end entries, recurring entries, and cost allocations in various programs on monthly basis. - Update accounting system for the budget during the year with updates on funds/programs throughout the year & responsible for data integrity in accounting system. - Prepare ad hoc reports as required by CFO, Controller, and other senior management of The Link. - Provide technical support and training on accounting systems to staff in the Accounting and/or Payroll Department. - Other duties as assigned. - Adherence to internal financial policies. **Qualifications**: - 2 - 4 years of working experience in financial reporting discipline with an extensive background working in accounting/finance roles as Senior Accountant, Financial Analyst or Finance Manager. - Exposure to a 'Not for Profit' is an asset. - Well-developed planning, organizational, and time-management skills, and able to handle competing priorities, and a consistent record of meeting deadlines. - Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment & unquestionable integrity and maturity. - Demonstrated leadership and coaching skills, including experience with diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI) - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Excellent attention to detail, but able to see the "big picture" - Analytical and curious, able to identify problem areas, research, develop, and implement solutions. - Technology savvy and has experience with Software (e.g., Sage 300, Payworks, Vivid, Microsoft Excel). - Customer service oriented and solution focused. - The individual has a genuine passion for their profession and a love for giving back to their community. **Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)** - A graduate degree in Business Commerce or equivalent is essential. A professional accounting designation, CPA or equivalent experience would be an asset. **Conditions of Employment** - Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry Check with acceptable Prior Contact Checks, and a clear Adult Abuse Registry Check, all done within the last 3 months. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodation will be kept confidential. **Posting End Date**: Posted until filled **Hours of Work**: 35 hours per week, 8:30am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with some overtime during peak financial reporting periods. **Site**:The Link: Youth and Family Supports **Work Location**:175 Mayfair Avenue **Salary**: $60,000 to $70,000 depending on the qualifications