Job Description:
Position Purpose
The role works on behalf of a program, function, department, division, or Territory independently executing a range of financial responsibilities: developing and implementing accurate, timely, and complete spreadsheets and templates, budget, and accounting documents.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead the development, monitoring, and forecasting of annual budgets for large Ministry Units (MUs) and territorial departments, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and budgeting guidelines.
- Analyze financial results, budget variances, and reporting packages to identify risks, trends, and key issues, providing actionable insights to senior leadership and department stakeholders.
- Support long-term financial planning by developing forecasts, evaluating future funding requirements, and advising on financial sustainability.
- Ensure compliance of project budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regulations and internal policies governing donor and international development funding.
- Review project progress, funding commitments, and financial performance to confirm adequate resources are available and organizational obligations are met.
- Provide financial expertise, guidance, training, and consultative support to leaders and project teams on budgeting, reporting, compliance, and financial management practices.
- Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders, including auditors, funders, vendors, and service providers, to gather information, resolve issues, and support financial operations.
- Prepare and oversee complex financial transactions, journal entries, payment approvals, and other financial activities to ensure accurate and timely processing.
- Contribute to business process improvements and system enhancements by assessing operational requirements, documenting changes, and supporting the implementation of effective financial practices.
- Support donor-funded initiatives through financial analysis, funding oversight, trend identification, stakeholder presentations, and participation in special projects and departmental activities.
Education and Experience Qualifications:
- Completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma (minimum three-year program) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, or a related field.
- Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial controls.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, evaluate options, and recommend effective solutions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and provide consultative support to diverse stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills, with a strong commitment to customer service and continuous improvement.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and adaptability, including the ability to navigate change, exercise sound judgment, and work effectively with complex financial information and varying reporting standards.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $85,321.60 to $106,641.60 with a maximum of $127,982.40.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
