Temporary Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

**Start date**: TBD

**Salary**: Category 2 - $66,410 - $77,255/year

35 hours/week - 12 months per year

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) offers a world-class education for approximately 34,000 students in 87 schools. Spanning over 7,000 square kilometers, across diverse rural and urban communities in southeastern Ontario, KPR serves the Municipality of Clarington, Northumberland and Peterborough Counties, and City of Quinte West/Murray Ward.

The Board is situated on the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg people, serving three vibrant First Nation communities which include Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation. Today, this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and we acknowledge the contributions and accomplishments of all Indigenous people across Turtle Island, current and through history.

All positions in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board support the school’s priority of student achievement and the Boards mission to educate our students to excel in learning, to succeed in life and to enrich our communities. Employees demonstrate empathy and respect in all interactions, are committed to service excellence, and embrace change through innovation.

As part of our strategy to provide on-going support for our schools, the Board is now accepting resumes from qualified applicants for the temporary position of Financial Analyst.

The Financial Analyst will be a key member of the finance team at the Board of Education and will provide support to the Finance department for all finance and administration functions for internal, external and Ministry reporting.

This position reports to Senior Manager, Financial Systems, Reporting and Payroll services/Manager, Payroll Services

**Main Responsibilities**:
Provide support and assist with planning and preparation of the Board’s internal, external and Ministry reporting requirements.

Provide support and assist with the Board’s budget process and preparation of related financial reports.

Complete financial and non-financial analysis to assist with Board planning and operational decision making including enrollment and staffing projections.

Supporting the planning, implementation and training of Board staff on any new system upgrades to financial, payroll and other related systems.

Audit, review and verify financial reports and transactions for monthly, quarterly and year end reporting periods to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial standards.

Prepare and post all necessary journal entries in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Standards.

Maintain the general ledger financial reporting structure in alignment with Ministry standards and Uniform Code of Accounts.

Audit, review and verify STSCO Transportation Consortium ridership for percentage cost sharing with other Boards.

Provide support to the Manager of Payroll Services with respect to pension administration, monthly remittances, self-funded leave plans, payroll and benefit clearing account reconciliation, preparation of annual tax documents and year-end procedures.

Plan, evaluate and improve the efficiency of business process and procedures related to financial services.

Plan and support the development of individual team members to effectively achieve goals.

**Supervision**:
**Direct supervision**:
Business Operations Clerk

**Education & Experience Required**:
University degree in Business Administration and registered with the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario working towards a CPA professional accounting designation.

Minimum three years of progressive work experience in a related accounting or finance environment (public sector environment is preferred).

**Specialized skills Required**:
Expert knowledge of accounting concepts for Ontario school boards and comprehensive understanding of educational funding requirements would be considered an asset.

A commitment to service excellence.

Contributes solutions to complex situations.

Effective coaching, mentoring, conflict resolution and relationship management skills.

Superior written, presentation and verbal skills.

Demonstrated effective coordination, planning, decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Excellent organization and analytical skills and attention to detail.

Valid driver’s license and use of own vehicle.

**Working Conditions**:
Office building working environment.

Considerable amounts of concentration, attention to details, visual exertion, keyboarding and dealing with difficult people.

Frequent noise, pressure to meet deadlines, and interruptions.

Occasional Travel.

First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilitie