Financial Analyst (Transit, Waste Management, Design & Construction)

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Our Story:
Committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations, the Region of Waterloo is an inclusive, thriving and sustainable region of connected rural and urban communities with global reach. Our mission is to serve, engage and inspire, by delivering quality services to a diverse population of 630,000+, while creating a healthy, collaborative environment of learning, respect and innovation.

This is a place where employees are valued and recognized for their talents and contributions to our success. Our employees take pride in making a difference in people’s lives through the work that we do. We are looking for people like you to help make it happen.

Our Team:
The Infrastructure Financing team provides financial planning and consulting services to divisions within the Engineering & Environmental Services, Transportation Services and Planning, Development & Legislative Services Departments. The team is also responsible for managing the Region’s Development Charge By-law and infrastructure funding programs.

The Opportunity:
In this role you will provide the provision of budgeting, accounting, and financial analysis services, and support for clients (Transit Services, Waste Management, Design & Construction). You will also provide financial analysis and reports for senior staff, Council, and Committee. Directly supervises and provides coaching and support to an Accounting Specialist.

Apply your Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
You will provide training to clients who use accounting and/or budgeting systems, and on related policies/procedures.
You will prepare base operating and capital budgets for client review, prepare initial budgets, and makes changes per client/corporate/Federal and Provincial government decisions.
You will analyze, interpret, and communicate financial information, including developing forecasts, summaries, cost-benefit analyses, fees and charges, and continuity schedules.
You will develop and administer capital funding and financing plans for clients, update capital budgets based on Council approvals and determine year-end carry-forward budget amounts and financing requirements for capital projects.
You will administer reserve funds and develop long-term strategies, scenarios, and projections to fund capital budgets.
You will work with clients for forecasting and planning purposes and ensure budget reports are available for clients, as requested.
You will prepare detailed financial analyses to determine the impact of program changes because of policy and legislative changes and make financial policy recommendations to senior management.
You will provide financial information, analyses, and advice to clients, senior management, and Council, through standing committee and procurement report development.
You will prepare budget submissions and financial reports/claims to the federal or provincial government for client programs receiving funding/subsidy, ensuring compliance with requirements.
You will participate as a financial representative on the management negotiating team for collective agreements to analyze the financial impacts of proposals.
You will exchange information with staff from area municipalities, federal/provincial government, and other municipalities.
You will authorize purchase orders, invoices, and cheque requisitions.

Apply Your Experience at the Region of Waterloo:
Knowledge of budgeting, management control systems, planning and accounting principles normally acquired through a bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Commerce, or related discipline, plus progressively responsible experience in the application of principles and techniques relating to cost/benefit analysis, present values, statistical analysis, and forecasting. Must have a professional accounting designation (CPA).
Knowledge of and ability to comply with policies, procedures, generally accepted accounting principles, Public Sector Accounting Board principles, related legislation, and collective agreements.
Analytical, problem solving, and continuous improvement skills to plan and develop objectives, conduct analyses, provide input into new guidelines and procedures for financial issues and make recommendations and decisions on financial issues.
Human relations and communication skills to communicate often complex and politically sensitive information to senior management and clients, assist clients in adapting to new legislation, conduct presentations and training to clients on financial systems, respond to concerns regarding financial and budgetary concerns and special projects, and participate as an effective team member.
Ability to read and interpret Council reports, legislation, policies, by-laws, and legal/funding agreements.
Ability to write letters and reports to management, Council, and external contacts regarding financial updates and budget information, and draft/provide input into by-laws and legal agreements as required.
Computer skills with ability to use software such as Microsoft Office, and financial information systems. Ability to develop financial models.
Must provide an acceptable Police Information Check (Level 2) for bondability.
Ability to travel within (and occasionally outside) Waterloo Region.
Ability to support and demonstrate the Region’s values.

In addition to offering a competitive compensation package, we have a strong focus on health and wellness, including fitness facilities and family-focused benefits.

Consideration will be given to candidates that are not fully qualified when no fully qualified applicants can be identified.

We thank all applicants in advance; however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview.

The Region of Waterloo is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At the Region, we respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity. The Region of Waterloo is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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