Financial Analyst - Special Projects, Finance Hybrid
Job in
Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for:
Law Society of Ontario
Full Time, Contract
position
Listed on 2026-02-25
Job specializations:
-
Finance & Banking
Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Financial Analyst - Special Projects, Finance - 1 year contract (Hybrid )
OVERVIEW
JOB PURPOSE:
The Financial Analyst provides technical expertise and analytical support to the Law Society and affiliated organizations regarding financial policy development and management accounting best practices. This includes analysis and recommendations regarding budget development and monitoring, cash flow, financial reporting requirements, operational reporting requirements and the financial advisability of operational decisions, and short to medium term investment and treasury function, and research and presentation of current and emerging best practices and trends to support efficiency and effectiveness of processes and data.
The position plays a central role in implementing this expertise and support such as drafting budgets, reconciling general ledger and project accounts, and analyzing financial results. The Financial Analyst participates in process improvement and system implementation initiatives and supports financial analysis, reporting and data migration reconciliation efforts. The Financial Analyst also fulfills internal control roles such as reconciliations, analysis, and journal entries to ensure the completeness and accuracy of information and adherence to the Law Society’s financial reporting policies.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED:
A university undergraduate degree in business or commerce, plus completion of a recognized designation (CPA/CA/CGA/CMA/CFA etc.), or equivalent.3 to 7 years previous related experience, ideally in a not-for-profit environment, including responsibility for financial analysis, budget preparation, research and report development and presentation supporting a volunteer Board and Committees.Solid grounding in management accounting functions, including budget analysis, cost / benefit analysis, financial management decisions.Technically proficient in financial applications including experience in financial system implementation, data migration, data validation, reconciliation processes and exception reporting to ensure data accuracy and integrity for successful transfer of data between systems.Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic work environment; ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively and work effectively on cross functional teams.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; excellent attention to detailCritical thinking and decision-making skills; ability to work unsupervised for long periods of time.Familiarity with general accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement and payrollSpeaks and writes in an articulate, persuasive manner for individual and/or group situations (committees, management, senior management)Interprets, applies, and presents complex information in an audience appropriate manner.Solid grounding in financial software applications and spreadsheet analysis, particularly the use of database applications, queries, and custom report generation.A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, in particular, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.Familiarity with data migration testing methodologiesExperience with designing, building, and executing reconciliation processes that will compare data provided from the source system to the migrated new system and incorporating relevant business rules to identify breaks in the reconciliation process and outputs.Ability to develop visual appealing and compelling presentations using PowerPoint or similar applications for presentation to Executive Directors, Committees or Convocation.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Client / Customer Service Delivery
In conjunction with the Executive Director, Finance and CFO, the Director, Finance and the Manager, Budget and Financial Reporting, leads the development and implementation of integrated budget analysis, financial reporting and cash flow management strategies.Consults with Law Society managers, senior managers, Board and Committee members in order to determine financial analysis and reporting needs and to support the integration of automated financial reporting tools for the Law Society and affiliated organizations.Works closely with others in the Finance Department to ensure quality…
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