Senior Financial Analyst (HST)

Regional Municipality of Peel

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst (HST) works in Peel Region’s Corporate Services – Corporate Finance & Treasury. The position leads the Region’s sales tax and CRA filing processes and supports internal and external financial reporting related to Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and the annual Financial Information Return (FIR) to the Province. This is a contract, full-time role for up to 12 months, based in a hybrid work arrangement at 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton, with a 35-hour work week.

The role manages and coordinates tax accounts for the Region of Peel (ROP) and Peel Housing Corporation (PHC), monitors CRA accounts and communications, and ensures transactions and financial activities are accurately accounted for and comply with regional by-laws and CRA guidance. It prepares and files monthly tax returns, develops processes to ensure correct GST/HST treatment, and provides expert guidance to Finance and program staff. The position also researches tax standard changes and supports their implementation through policies, training, and note disclosures.

The analyst investigates tax-related transactions for compliance, assists with year-end financial statement consolidation and note disclosures, liaises with external auditors during interim and year-end audits, and contributes to the annual FIR. The hybrid arrangement requires at least two days per week onsite, with occasional travel to Regional facilities for inspections or meetings. Flexible work hours are available subject to operational needs.

Requirements

• University degree in business administration, commerce, or economics.
• CPA, ACCA, or CFA accounting designation.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive sales tax or business experience, preferably in the public sector.
• Knowledge and understanding of sales tax and CRA guidelines.
• Highly adaptable and able to manage changes in processes and systems.
• Excellent analytical and evaluation skills.
• Ability to conduct independent research and analysis.
• Experience preparing audit working papers and financial statements.
• Proficiency developing and using spreadsheet financial models and tools.
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, inclusive behavior, and proactive management of bias.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and understanding of SAP, IBM Maximo, or other ERP systems.
• Experience working with nVision.

Responsibilities

• Lead Peel Region’s sales tax and CRA filing processes.
• Manage and coordinate the planning, control, and monitoring of ROP and PHC tax accounts.
• Track and monitor ROP and PHC CRA accounts, GST deposits, notices of reassessment, and other CRA communications.
• Ensure accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, tangible capital asset activities, payments, and expenses comply with applicable Regional by-laws and are accurately accounted for under CRA guidance.
• Prepare and file monthly PHC and ROP tax filings with the CRA.
• Develop and maintain processes and procedures that ensure accurate GST/HST treatment in accounts payable, accounts receivable, Treasury, and financial reporting.
• Provide expert guidance to Finance and program staff on tax and GST/HST accounting and reporting.
• Research CRA tax standard changes and assist with implementation, including developing policies, training, and note disclosures.
• Investigate tax-related transactions, including new vendor setups, invoices, vouchers, purchase orders, and tax entries, to ensure compliance with CRA standards.
• Assist with year-end financial statement consolidation, including preparing note disclosures.
• Liaise with external auditors for interim and year-end audits, provide working papers, and respond to auditor enquiries.
• Assist with the annual Financial Information Return in accordance with Provincial instructions and deadlines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, including psychological health coverage, starting on the first day.
• Voluntary enrolment in the OMERS Pension Plan.
• Three weeks of vacation per year at the start.
• Three paid personal days and floating holidays.
• Flexible hours.
• Annual performance reviews with merit increases.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development resources.
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior