Financial Analyst
About The Position
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity that has been operating for 150 years, providing care, comfort, and compassion to animals in need across Ontario. The Society values all animals and advocates for their respectful and kind treatment, striving to keep pets and families together through various community support services. Our core values include compassion, transparency, excellence, collaboration, and accountability, all aimed at ensuring the utmost care and kindness to the animals and communities we serve. This Financial Analyst position provides support to the month-end, year-end, and budgeting processes. The role involves analyzing, interpreting, and communicating key financial and statistical metrics to department managers across the organization. The Financial Analyst reports to the Controller, Finance.
Requirements
- Enrollment in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) or similar designation
- University degree or related College diploma
- 3-5 years of related experience in a similar finance position
- Strong Excel skills and proficient with other MS Office applications
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to complete multiple tasks with a high volume of work often with tight deadlines
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a non-profit organization an asset
- Experience with Microsoft Business Central is preferred
- Exposure to fundraising software is a benefit (i.e.: Raiser’s Edge)
Responsibilities
- Assist in the month-end process through the preparation of journal entries regarding depreciation, investment income, S/N Clinic services, insurance, prepaid expenditures, clearing accounts, bank transfers, and payroll.
- Provide weekly reports on cash deposit tracking, held deposits, and Shelter Buddy receipt changes by animal centre.
- Follow up with Animal Centre managers on cash/credit/debit transactions that haven’t been completed by the end of each week.
- Perform monthly Scotiabank Operating bank account reconciliation.
- Support the Accounting Clerk in their daily activities, ensuring they are adequately trained to complete assigned duties and supported as required.
- Maintain the financial configuration for the animal care shelter management system (Shelter Buddy) and eVet (Covetrus Pulse).
- Monthly review of refunds in eVet (Covetrus Pulse).
- Maintain the integration from the fundraising system (Raiser’s Edge NXT), ensuring all Society revenue is accurately recorded in the GL monthly.
- Maintain monthly continuity schedules for fixed assets, prepaids, and investments.
- Monitor cash flow and initiate transfers/withdrawals/deposits of funds.
- Recommend investment options and co-ordinate approved investment transactions with Brokers.
- Maintain the Society’s petty cash processes and requirements.
- Preparation of internal monthly financial statements.
- Analyze and interpret monthly/quarterly/annual financial and statistical results.
- Prepare quarterly HST Submission.
- Prepare monthly/quarterly Nevada gaming reports.
- Compile schedules and working papers for the year-end audit.
- Provide support in the preparation of the annual budget.
- Provide insight for continual improvement of the operational and financial effectiveness of the finance department.
- Support the CFO, Controller, and other members of the finance team as required.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package including medical, dental and vision benefits
- Flexible work arrangements available.
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Paid sick time
- 3 weeks of vacation from the start!
- Generous discount on virtual pet care services
- Discount on pet supplies and toys
- Discount on Ontario SPCA Paws & Give merchandise
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
