Analyst, Financial Services & Systems

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) • Toronto, ON

2d • CA$44 - CA$51 • Onsite

About The Position

The Analyst, Financial Services & Systems provides overall financial support and analysis in support of TRCA’s overall financial health, including the preparation, validation, analysis and review of financial information and systems.

Requirements

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Finance, Business Commerce, Accounting, or a related field
• Chartered Professional Accountant with CPA Ontario
• 4+ years of experience in financial analysis and systems administration
• Proficient in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and have a track record in supporting the implementation of significant corporate accounting initiatives
• Knowledge of financial systems and management controls
• Multi-year project financial management experience, including reporting and analysis of operating and capital budgets
• Advanced mathematical abilities (e.g., ratios, rates, percentages)
• Able to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines; skilled in writing clear correspondence (concise, logical, grammatically correct)
• Ability to use critical thinking to evaluate problems, gather information, understand causes, and identify best possible solutions
• Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams and SharePoint; advanced MS Excel capabilities for analysis, and management of financial systems

Responsibilities

• Provides analytical support, guidance and advice regarding corporate financial performance, outcomes, insights, and implications to aide in optimal decision making
• Prepares consolidated financial information documents that are high quality, accurate, consistent and timely
• Supports the monitoring, reporting and evaluation of projects and programs with regard to in-year expenditure and revenue variance , as compared to approved in-year budgets
• Identifies, records and monitors tangible capital assets in line with the Public Sector Accounting Standards framework applicable to TRCA
• Regularly analyzes and monitors the balance sheet, revenues and expenses of the organization to ensure accuracy and completeness of information
• Executes assigned corporate finance, accounting and year-end activities, including amortization, deferred revenue and AR reconciliation, balance sheet accounts reconciliations
• Monitors the operating and capital levy allocation collection from TRCA’s partner municipalities.
• Prepares financial reports and working papers for external audit purposes; this includes annual TRCA audit and other regulatory audit and review engagements
• Ensures that reports available in the system are current and ensure presentation of reporting is meaningful for users
• Ensures that core data including project accounts, account codes and user lists are updated on a regular basis and appropriately mapped.

Benefits

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan – OMERS/OTPP
• Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program
• Unique TRCA Perks
• Flexible work arrangements in accordance with organizational policy and operational requirements, with regular office presence required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree