Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

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Senior Financial Analyst

The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) is a unique not-for-profit farm organization whose diverse membership has a significant presence in all agricultural areas of the province and across all major sectors. The mission of OSCIA is to facilitate responsible economic management of soil, water, air and crops through development and communication of innovative farming practices. OSCIA is a leader in agricultural program delivery, including cost-share funding distribution, educational workshop offerings for farmers, and administration of on-farm applied research and knowledge transfer opportunities.

The Senior Financial Analyst supports the effective financial management and operational accountability of the organization. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Finance, this position is primarily responsible for preparing, maintaining, and analyzing program and administrative budgets, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and providing data-driven insights that inform program and funding decisions.

This role focuses on hands-on financial operations including budget tracking, variance analysis, funding compliance, and reporting to ensure that programs and organizational activities remain fiscally sound and aligned with funding agreements and internal controls.

• Develop, monitor, and maintain detailed budgets for programs and administrative operations.
• Track and reconcile program expenditures to ensure accuracy and alignment with approved funding allocations.
• Support Program Managers by providing up-to-date financial summaries, forecasts, and expenditure reports.
• Prepare and update internal budget monitoring tools and spreadsheets to ensure timely reporting and oversight.
• Support the Senior Manager of Finance preparing consolidated financial summaries and projections for senior leadership and funding partners.
• Assist with developing financial templates, reporting tools, and cost allocation models to improve consistency across programs.

• Prepare and deliver accurate, timely financial reports for internal and external audiences.
• Compile and interpret financial data to support decision-making and funding discussions.
• Maintain a reporting schedule that ensures compliance with all funding and audit requirements.
• Assist in preparing Board and funder reports, ensuring financial accuracy and completeness.

• Verify financial coding for Accounts Payable and Payroll transactions to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper files of funding agreements, invoices, and related financial documentation.
• Support the preparation and submission of required forms (e.g., GST
  523 for NPO verification).
• Prepare and file HST reports; ensure timely annual filing of T4s, Employer Health Tax (EHT), Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), and Health Spending Account (HSA) / Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) documents.
• Review Records of Employment (ROEs) prior to submission to ensure accuracy and compliance with CRA and internal standards.
• Ensure financial documentation meets audit readiness standards and complies with internal control procedures.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Finance and auditors during internal and external reviews, supplying requested information and reconciliations.

• Bank reconciliations and general ledger maintenance.
• Journal entry preparation and review.
• Month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Payroll support and benefits reconciliations.
• Cash flow tracking and reporting.
• Cost-Share Processing.
• IT Surcharge and communication allowance reports.
• Supporting implementation or upgrades of financial activities in software systems.

• Provide financial support to program delivery teams to ensure funding is utilized according to program guidelines.
• Monitor financial compliance for cost-share, and funding assistance programs.
• Assist in developing financial reports, data summaries, and…