Senior Financial Analyst (HST)

Regional Municipality of Peel

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Accounting and Controllership ensures the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of Peel Region’s financial reporting. Our team provides comprehensive oversight and robust system controls, while ensuring full compliance with all public sector accounting and regulatory requirements. We also deliver strategic financial guidance to support sound decision-making and the Region’s long-term fiscal health. This position will be responsible for leading Peel’s Sales Tax and CRA filing processes. This role will also work with the team to assist in internal and external financial reporting related to specific Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) requirements and the annual Financial Information Return (FIR) reporting to the Province.

Requirements

• University degree in business administration, commerce or economics
• CPA, ACCA, CFA accounting designation
• Minimum 5 years progressive sales tax/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 do independent research and analysis
• Experience with the preparation of audit working papers and financial statements
• Proficiency in developing and using spreadsheet financial models and tools
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management and coordination (planning, controlling and monitoring) of the ROP and PHC tax accounts
• Track and monitor the ROP and PHC CRA accounts, GST Deposits, Notices of (Re)assessments, and other CRA communications
• Ensure that all AP transactions, AR transactions, TCA activities, payments, and expenses are in line with applicable Regional by-laws and accurately accounted for as per CRA guidance
• Prepare and file monthly PHC and ROP tax filings to the CRA
• Responsible for processes and procedures to ensure accurate GST/HST treatment in AP, AR, Treasury and Financial Reporting
• Provide expert guidance and direction relating to the accounting and reporting of Tax and GST/ HST to Finance and program staff
• Research and assist with the implementation of any CRA Tax standard changes, including the development of policies, training and note disclosures
• Investigate any tax related transactions including new vendor setup, invoices, vouchers, POs and Tax entries to ensure compliance with CRA standards
• Assist in the year-end financial statement consolidation process, including preparing note disclosures
• Liaise with the external auditors for the interim and year-end audits, providing working papers and respond to auditor enquiries
• Assist in the annual Financial Information Return as per the established Provincial deadlines and in accordance with the Provincial instructions

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plan (including psychological health coverage)
• OMERS Pension Plan
• 3 weeks of vacation per year
• 3 paid personal days
• Floating holidays
• Flexible hours
• Annual performance reviews with merit increases
• Tuition reimbursement
• Development resources

What This Job Offers

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