This permanent position is for a fast growing company with its office in Downtown Toronto (5 days a week in office)
Summary:
The Financial Analyst plays a pivotal role in the maintaining the books of accounts, carrying out reporting and working for various projects to secure and maintain funding. Monitoring program expenditures, comparing them to budgets, and assisting programs in ensuring continued financial stability are key components of this role.
Essential Duties:
- Carry out the Month end processes and reconciliations on time
- Complete AR billing, deposits and donation entries and maintain rental summary sheets
- Assist the Finance Manager in preparing the annual Fund wise budget for Board of Directors approval.
- Independently prepare quarterly salary and hourly breakdowns for government reports.
- Independently prepare annual budgets for different funds and assist in identifying financial requirements for each grant.
- Maintain a reporting deadline log, ensuring timely submission of quarterly and year end reports and reports for external audits and special reports.
- Evaluate financial impact regarding funding changes for review by the Finance Manager and Director of Finance.
- Review operating budgets monthly, analyze variances, and escalate identified problem areas.
- Assist in preparing quarterly financial forecasts and year-end reports for various submissions.
Qualifications:
- Completion of a post-secondary degree or a masters degree in finance and accounting.
- Enrolment in a program leading to a recognized accounting designation (CPA/CA).
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliations.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications; knowledge of Great Plains Dynamics and FRX software an asset.
- Key Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
- Strong time management skills with a deadline-oriented focus.
- Experience or interest in a non-profit social services environment.
- Understanding of cultural competency and anti-oppression framework.
- Reflective of a multi-barriered group, as serviced by the program, is a strong asset.
Work Environment:
This role involves a combination of walking and sitting for extended periods, using office equipment and computers. The ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally is required. The analyst must be comfortable working at a desk, conference table, or in various meeting configurations