Senior Financial Analyst

Job Title

Status

Temporary Full-Time

Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months

13

Type of Position

a Replacement

Start Date

Immediate

Per hour

Salary Grade

$58.53 - $63.62

Department

York Region ->
Community & Health Services ->
Integrated Business Services

Location

Hybrid work opportunities may apply - CA
IBSB Admin, Fin & ISDPP Newmrk - 17150 Yonge Street
- Newmarket, ON L3Y 8V3 CA (Primary)

Job Description (E)

Almost 1.3 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2051. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people.

Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

Recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program
  - With the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
• Benefits and Wellness
  - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce
  - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

Reporting to the Program Manager, Financial Services and Business Planning, is responsible for financial activities supporting programs and services, including specific tasks in the preparation of annual budget/business planning, operating and capital program budgets, financial controls and quality assurance activities, capital projects, the development and maintenance of monthly/quarterly financial reporting, preparation of quarterly Ministry reporting requirements, analysis and financial forecasting and providing financial and analytical support to the Senior Financial Advisors.

• Participates in the preparation, development and coordination of the annual operating and capital budgets.
• Assists in the development and preparation of the annual Business Plan.
• Prepares annual Provincial and Federal budget submissions for assigned subsidized programs.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reports.
• Works in collaboration with Senior Financial Advisors and Branch Finance staff and program managers to review financial activity, interpret financial data and provide recommendations on budget matters, variances, etc.
• Works in collaboration with Branch Finance staff and the Corporate Finance Department to reconcile accounts for applicable program areas.
• Ensures that records and documentation are maintained in accordance with legislated and Regional standards.
• Recommends and maintains internal control procedures and performs quality assurance activities.
• Maintains current understanding and knowledge of Federal and Provincial related legislation to ensure accuracy of work and provides guidance and direction, as appropriate.
• Gathers data/information and documentation required to support the…