Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst
Company Overview:

Ontario One Call (OOC) is a Public Safety Administrative Authority; protecting Ontario by enabling safe digging. At OOC, public safety is at the heart of everything we do.

Since 2012, in Ontario, it's the law that any party planning to dig must contact OOC before they dig. OOC connects people planning to dig with the owners of underground pipes, cables, and other infrastructure to help prevent costly damages, service disruptions, and safety hazards. We also regulate an efficient locate system, foster industry wide collaboration, and promote safe, timely excavation across Ontario.

OOC is governed by a diverse Board of Directors, with experienced leaders representing underground infrastructure owners, excavators, ministry appointees and others dedicated to protecting Ontarians. Together, we work to shape a safer Ontario through collaboration, regulation, and education.

Safe Excavation starts with us.

Why Join Us?

Ontario One Call offers dynamic career opportunities in various areas such as operational services, compliance, regulatory affairs, communications, education, IT, finance and HR. When you join our team, you become an integral part of our mission-driven organization, dedicated to making Ontario safer, one dig at a time.

Core Values:

Caring…We invest in the success and safety for our team, communities and the environment.

Integrity...We are dedicated, honourable and honest.

Collaborative...We foster partnerships and work together to build a safer Ontario.

Inclusive...We are a leader in inclusivity and cultivate a foundation of respect and support within our industry.

Innovative...We strive for excellence with a willingness to learn, adapt and innovate.

Do you have what it takes to join our team?

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Controller, this role will play a key part in supporting the organization's financial health and strategic objectives through accurate reporting and insightful analysis. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a keen analytical mindset, and a commitment to maintaining compliance with accounting standards. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful financial decisions, collaborate across departments, and help drive continuous improvement in a dynamic work environment.

This position is located at the Guelph office located at 104 Cooper Drive, Guelph. Ontario One Call has a hybrid work model with staff dividing their workweek between in-office and at-home work per company policy.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Reporting:

• Support the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of journal entries, reconciliations, and adjustments.
• Prepare financial reports including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports as well as the supporting working paper files
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and NPO financial reporting standards

Financial Modeling & Analysis:

• Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning, scenario analysis, and strategic initiatives.
• Perform detailed variance analysis on actuals versus budget and prior periods.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on financial trends and performance metrics.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Collaborate with department leaders to gather data, validate assumptions, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Monitor budget performance and identify areas for improvement.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and modeling processes.
• Participate in system upgrades or implementations related to financial reporting and planning.

Compliance & Regulatory Filings:

• Supports the external audit by answering questions and gathering requested information for the auditors
• Prepares and submits monthly/annual HST and WSIB filings as required

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of GAAP and NPO financial reporting standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Experience with QuickBooks Online, Beanworks, Concur and Power BI is an asset.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation - preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial reporting or accounting.

Rewards:

• Starting salary of $72,500 - $82,000/annum dependent on qualifications and experience, with room to grow
• A comprehensive company paid benefit plan through Desjardins Life (at 3 months of service)
• CAAT DBPlus Pension Plan with Contribution Choice and Company Match (at 3 months of service)
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• 10 personal emergency days per year
• Highly engaged workforce and excellent workplace culture
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Collaborative team
• New, clean and bright facility
• Bonus Potential

Imagine a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. At Ontario One Call, we are committed to making this a reality through our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) initiatives, policy and committee. To achieve this, OOC strives to create a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes diversity and uniqueness and encourages equitable opportunities for employees. Every individual person deserves respect, dignity and a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those who may be underrepresented in our industry.

In accordance with the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Ontario One Call is pleased to offer accommodations for job applicants with disabilities, if you require accommodations, please advise by contacting us.

Application reviews are done by a human. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are currently recruiting for this open position.

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