Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

Contract Full-Time; 10 Months

• Assist the Supervisor with the preparation of the Region’s consolidated financial statements and notes and the preparation of the Peel Housing Corporation financial statements and notes.
• Prepare the financial statements and notes for the Sinking Fund and Debt Retirement Fund and Trust Fund.
• Liase with the external auditors for year-end audit, providing working papers and respond to auditor inquiries.
• Coordinate the compilation of the financials section of the annual Community for Life Report, including supporting the drafting of the Treasurer’s Message.
• Coordinate the submission of the GFOA Award for Financial Reporting.
• Liase with the Regional Chair’s Office and Accounts Payable Supervisor to complete the Councilor Term Allowance reporting and update Policy as required.
• Provide professional expert advice and recommendations in relation to accounting and audit issues and provide training on PSAB accounting standards when necessary.
• Research and assist with the implementation of any PSAB accounting standard changes, including the development of policies, training and note disclosures.
• Prepare quarterly Accounting Metrics Report.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and capital holdback analysis.
• Prepare financial analysis based on ad-hoc requests.
• Participate in special projects as required.

• University degree in Commerce or Business Administration, alongside a CPA accounting designation
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive business experience, preferably in the public sector
• Knowledge and understanding of PSAB accounting standards
• Advanced computer skills in Excel, Word, Powerpoint and PeopleSoft Financials
• Experience working with nVision would be an asset
• Experience with the preparation of working papers and financial statements would be an asset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy and integrity
• Highly developed verbal and written skills to effectively communicate with internal and external partners
• Highly collaborative with a demonstrated customer service focus
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism, objectivity, tact and diplomacy in all situations

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

The Region of Peel serves more than 1.4 million residents and approximately 173,000 businesses in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga. We deliver a wide range of resident focused services across the Region.

Our 20-year vision for Peel is “Community for Life.” Our goal is to create a place where everyone enjoys a sense of belonging and has access to the services and opportunities needed to thrive in each stage of their lives. Our 2015-2035 Strategic Plan outlines the work we’re focused on to bring this vision to life.

To learn more about the Region of Peel, explore peelregion.ca.