Senior Financial Analyst, Reporting

Corporate Services – Corporate Finance

Status: (1) Contract Full Time position - Up to 13 months

Salary Range: $94,455 - $118,069 per annum plus comprehensive benefits

Hiring Range: $94,455 - $106,262 per annum plus comprehensive benefits

Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode. 

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Reporting to the Supervisor, Analytical Support, in this role you will be responsible for co-leading Peel’s internal and external financial reporting related to specific Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) requirements and that year-end is efficiently completed and support any financial related issues as they arise. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with internal teams and influence business success.

What you will do in this role:

• Ensure all transactions comply with PSAS, including debt issuances, payments, and inter-entity loans.
• Assist in preparing consolidated financial statements and notes for the Region and Peel Housing Corporation.
• Prepare financial statements for various funds, including Sinking Fund and Debt Retirement Fund.
• Prepare monthly councillor reporting requirements, including expenditure statements
• Support year-end audit by liaising with external auditors and providing working papers.
• Contribute to the Community for Life Report and GFOA Award submission.
• Provide expert advice on accounting, PSAB standards, and training.
• Research and implement PSAB standard changes, including policy development and disclosures.
• Prepare quarterly metrics, monthly reconciliations, and ad-hoc financial analysis.
• Participate in special projects as needed.
• Research and assist with the implementation of any Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) standard changes, including the development of policies, training and note disclosures.
• Assist in the year-end financial statement consolidation process, including preparing note disclosures. 
• Collaborate with external auditors for smooth interim and year-end audits
• Prepare the annual Financial Information Return as per Provincial guidelines.
• Act as a subject matter expert related to PSAS reporting requirements in the ERP implementation project. 
• Other duties as assigned.

What the role requires:

• University degree in business administration, commerce or economics, and a CPA/CA/ACCA accounting designation. 
• Minimum 5 years progressive business experience, preferably in the public sector. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.  
• Knowledge and understanding of PSAB accounting standards. 
• Knowledge and understanding of SAP Financials, IBM Maximo, and any other ERP systems, a definite asset.  
• Experience working with CaseWare would be an asset.
• Experience with the preparation of audit working papers and financial statements. 

Skills/Abilities: 

• Highly developed verbal and written skills to effectively communicate with internal and external.  
• Excellent analytical and evaluation skills.  
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in developing and using spreadsheet financial models and tools.
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).

Apply now and help us build a better tomorrow with the Peel Region! Join us—be bold, think big, and help shape a better tomorrow.

Perks That Make Work Fun (and Your Life Easier)!

At Peel Region, we believe in taking care of you. Here's what you'll enjoy when you join our team:

• Top-Notch Benefits: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plan (yes, even psychological health coverage) — starting on your very first day!
• OMERS Pension Plan: Voluntary enrolment to help secure your future with peace of mind.
• Vacation Time That Grows: Start with 3 weeks of vacation per year— because work-life balance is important!
• Personal Days Just for You: Enjoy 3 paid personal days and floating holidays to recharge whenever you need.
• Wellness First: Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle and prioritize your health and well-being.
• Performance Pays Off: Annual performance reviews with merit increases — your hard work is recognized and rewarded!
• Supportive, Respectful Culture: Work in an environment where leadership truly cares and inclusivity is celebrated.
• Learning & Growth: Access to tuition reimbursement and tons of development resources to keep you growing — whether in your career or on a personal level.

We’ve got you covered — because we know happy, healthy people do their best work! 🎉

In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.

It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.Peel Region offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved. 

Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology

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