Senior Financial Accountant

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The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will be part of a team providing financial expertise and support to Water Services and Utilities Delivery business units. Working as a partner, you will use your understanding of a business unit's operations to help with achieving its financial goals and business objectives. Primary duties include:

• Work with business unit representatives to collect, analyze and review information and provide explanations to prepare operating and/or capital budgets, budget status reports and monthly management reports, executive summaries, year-end and periodic financial statements, as well as forecasting variance projections.
• Support Finance Lead and Finance Coordinator to prepare operating and/or capital budgets, budget status reports and monthly management reports, executive summaries, year-end and periodic financial statements, as well as forecasting variance projections.
• Work with business units to review and analyze internal financial controls, risk management and business processes as required.
• Review and analyze program expenses, revenues, recoveries.
• Perform variance analysis through quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Complete position budgets and reconciliations.
• Participate on project teams or provide subject matter expertise to project groups as required.

Qualifications

• At least 13 accounting courses recognized by CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant).
• At least 4.5 years of experience in a complex and highly computerized accounting environment.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) is required.
• Technical accounting skills including analyzing budgets and year-end financial statements and working papers.
• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft Financial and Supply Chain Management (FSCM), Human Capital Management (HCM) and Hyperion (Budget Planning and Reporting); Oracle SmartView for MS Office will be considered assets.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Workstyle

• This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. Such arrangements are based on the operational requirements of the position and employee suitability and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.

Union: CUPE Local 38

Business Unit: Finance

Position Type: 1 Permanent

Location: Avenue SE

Compensation: Pay Grade 9 $ per hour

Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day

work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.

Hours of work: Standard 35-hour work week

Audience: Internal/External

Apply By: February 2, 2026

Job ID #: 313374